12Jul/11
Milwaukee Brewers acquire Francisco Rodriguez from New York Mets
By Tim Heaney on July 12, 2011
K-Rod: new town, likely new role
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired RP Francisco Rodriguez from the New York Mets for cash and two players to be named later.
FANTASY TIP: Milwaukee will probably use K-Rod chiefly as a setup man to John Axford because they don't want Rodriguez's $17.5 million vesting option to cement if he finishes 55 games this season.
He might still see a few chances, but without consistent opportunities, Rodriguez loses fantasy usefulness. Bobby Parnell should be your first target for Mets saves, but Jason Isringhausen could be in line for at least a few chances, as well; it could be a time share in New York.
