Brewers sign Lyon Richardson to four-year deal during Dodgers series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 12:24 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers signed right-handed pitcher Lyon Richardson to a four-year deal while competing in a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Previously, Richardson had been designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds and opted for free agency after rejecting an assignment to Triple-A Nashville. He signed his new contract with the Brewers the day after becoming a free agent. During the ongoing Dodgers series, Milwaukee won the first game 5-4, while Los Angeles took the second game 3-1. Game 3 of the series is set to begin later today.
- •Brewers signed Lyon Richardson to a four-year contract.
- •Richardson was previously with the Cincinnati Reds.
- •Milwaukee leads the Dodgers series 1-1 with Game 3 today.
- •Richardson's new deal follows his recent designation for assignment.
- •He has made one appearance with the Brewers, tossing 1 2/3 scoreless innings.
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