The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired left-handed starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez from the Washington Nationals in exchange for KJ Harrison and Gilbert Lara http://www.twinsfanproshop.com/authentic-kyle-gibson-jersey , according to Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports.Trade has been announced. Nats get minor league catcher/first baseman KJ Harrison and infielder Gilbert Lara from the Brewers for Gio Gonzalez and international bonus slot money.— Mark Zuckerman (@MarkZuckerman) September 1, 2018Gonzalez had cleared waivers and therefore became available in trade before Friday's deadline. He is now eligible to be on Milwaukee's postseason roster, should they snag one of the wild card spots.The two-time All-Star is 7-11 in 2018 with a 4.57 ERA and has 126 strikeouts in 145.2 innings pitched. Though Gonzalez hasn't pitched up to his normal standards, he promises to shore up a Milwaukee rotation that's been among baseball's worst in 2018.advertisingPer MLB.com, the Brewers starters have combined for a mere 4.01 ERA, which ranks 14th in the majors. As Milwaukee tries to punch its first playoff ticket since 2011, they get a proven gem and veteran in Gonzalez, who could potentially pitch for them in the NL Wild Card game. Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY SportsThe Brewers also added outfielder Curtis Granderson from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for prospect聽Demi Orimoloye. With a quality starting pitcher and veteran outfielder known for his strong personality and leadership in the clubhouse Logan Morrison Jersey , the Brewers are one of the late winners in the trade market here.advertisingEntering play on Saturday, the Brewers sat at 76-60, 2.5 games up on the Los Angeles Dodgers as they cling onto the NL's second wild card spot. Milwaukee is just half a game behind the St. Louis Cardinals for the top wild card, and four behind the Chicago Cubs for the NL Central lead.Gonzalez enters a free-falling Nationals team that started out 2018 as a World Series favorite, but they're far out of the playoff race now. Gonzalez went 86-65 with a 3.62 ERA and and 1,215 during his seven seasons with Washington. Now, he's off to Milwaukee to try and win a world championship, and set himself up nicely for a lucrative contract this winter.advertising MILWAUKEE (AP) — Right-hander Jimmy Nelson agreed to a $3.7 million Tim Tebow Jersey , one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers after missing all of the 2018 while recovering from surgery on his pitching shoulder.The 29-year-old was 12-6 with a 3.49 ERA and 199 strikeouts in 29 starts in 2017, finishing tied for ninth in NL Cy Young Award voting. He was hurt Sept. 8 when sliding back to first base following a hit at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, and Dr. Neil ElAttrache operated 11 days later In Los Angeles to repair a partial tear of his anterior labrum and a rotator cuff strain.Nelson avoided arbitration by agreeing to the same salary he had in 2018. He would earn an additional $50,000 for winning the comeback player of the year award, $100,000 for Cy Young, $75,000 for second and $50 Jay Bruce Jersey ,000 for third.He would get $50,000 each for making the All-Star team, winning World Series MVP or the Hoffman/Rivera reliever of the year award. He would get $25,000 apiece for Gold Glove or League Championship Series MVP.His deal was announced by the Brewers on Wednesday.