Brewers trade Sardinas to Mariners

Milwaukee Brewers general manager David Stearns continued to reshuffle his infield for a third straight day on Friday.

Utility infielder Luis Sardinas was traded to the Seattle Mariners, with outfielder Ramon Flores going back to the Brewers.

"We're happy to add a left-handed-hitting outfielder to complement our current group," Stearns told reporters after acquiring Flores. "Ramon has hit consistently throughout his minor-league career, and we believe he can contribute at the major-league level."

The 22-year-old Sardinas slashed .231/.274/.269 with six doubles and five stolen bases in 79 games over two seasons, while appearing at second, third, and shortstop. The move gives the Mariners depth behind 22-year-old shortstop Ketel Marte.

Acquired from the New York Yankees last season, Flores owns a .219/.219/.250 line across 33 big-league plate appearances. The 23-year-old hit .308/.401/.454 with nine home runs and 17 doubles in 87 games in Triple-A.

It's the third time in as many days that Stearns has swung a deal involving an infielder. He acquired second baseman Javier Betancourt from the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, and shortstop Jonathan Villar from the Houston Astros on Thursday.

The acquisition also continues a very active two weeks for Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto, making the deal his fourth trade of the month.