The Brewers optioned Patrick to Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.

Chad Patrick? He became a purveyor of encased meats last season while pitching at Class AAA Nashville. "One of the games I got a little hungry, so I asked a clubbie to get me a hot dog," is how ...

Mark Canha signed a minor-league deal with an invite to major-league spring training. He's expected to provide veteran depth with his righty bat.