Jeffress joins Timber Rattlers

Normally, I would headline this transactions, but it seems like it is a little more noteworthy.

The moves:

RHP Damon Krestalude has been placed on the DL at Wisconsin retroactive to 6/7.

RHP Jeremy Jeffress has been transferred from Helena to Wisconsin.

Why is this notable?

Adam McCalvy, take it away!

Former Brewers first-round Draft pick Jeremy Jeffress, coming off a 100-game drug suspension, was assigned to Class A Wisconsin on Wednesday and will probably spend the rest of this season as a reliever.

Jeffress, a right-hander with a 100 mph fastball and Milwaukee's first-round pick in the 2006 First-Year Player Draft, had previously been molded as a starting pitcher. He threw two innings Tuesday on the final day of extended Spring Training camp and is expected to make his Timber Rattlers debut on Sunday.

"For probably the duration of this year, he will work out of the bullpen," assistant general manager Gord Ash said. "It's a proactive plan to keep him more focused and engaged. He feels, and we agree, that if he's of the mindset coming into the park every day that he may pitch, he will be more engaged in the process. That's OK with us."

Jeffress is active for tonight's game.