Domingo Santana is the leading candidate to take over left field following the Khris Davis trade, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Santana is the leading candidate to take over left field following the Khris Davis trade, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Analysis:

With the Brewers still rebuilding, giving a well-regarded prospect playing time is a logical outcome and should boost Santana's value in both the short and long term. In 145 plate appearances last season, the 22-year-old Santana hit .231/.345/.421 with six home runs.