1 Month Milwaukee Brewers Comment

The Brewers released RHP Jim Hoey.

Hoey, 30, was signed in December but had allowed 11 runs in just 3 1/3 innings at Triple-A Nashville. He last pitched in the major leagues in 2011.

5 Months Milwaukee Brewers Comment

Brewers signed RHP Jim Hoey to a minor league contract.

His deal includes an invitation to spring training. The 29-year-old right-hander compiled a 5.47 ERA, 1.91 WHIP and 14/13 K/BB ratio over 24 2/3 innings with the Brewers in 2012. He'll compete for a middle relief role in the Brewers bullpen.