Brewers part ways with two veterans, including a fan-favorite slugger

Multiple outlets report the Brewers cut ties with two veterans, one described as a fan-favorite slugger. Item 2 and 3 point to a free agent catcher whose $8.5 million option was not picked up; the items don't clearly tie that player to the Brewers move.

Timeline

1. 4 Nov, 08:00 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 4 Nov, 08:00 UTCPicked up on News
3. 4 Nov, 08:00 UTCSports Illustrated reports Brewers cut ties
4. 4 Nov, 08:41 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

Top sources

• jake bauers qualifying offer brewersGoogle Trends
• Ex-Yankees Catcher Available as Free Agent After $8.5 Million DecisionHeavy.com
• Gary Sanchez: Mutual option not picked upCBS Sports