Lorenzo Cain, a 2-time All-Star, is designated for assignment by the Milwaukee Brewers

CINCINNATI — On the identical date that he reached 10 years of main league service, the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday designated for task two-time All-Star outfielder Lorenzo Cain.

Cain, 36, hit .179 with one dwelling run and 9 RBIs over 43 video games this season.

“It simply received to some extent the place it’s most likely time,” Cain instructed a small group of Brewers’ beat writers. “I haven’t been performing like I might’ve favored, however the state of affairs is what it’s. I’ve had an awesome profession. I can’t actually be upset about something, however, yeah, it’s time. I want all my teammates the perfect, coaches, trainers, all people that I’ve performed with or met all through my complete profession, I want them nothing however the perfect. It’s been a very enjoyable experience for me for positive.”

Cain is within the final yr of a five-year, $80 million contract he signed in January 2018 as a free agent. Milwaukee is liable for the $10,897,121 remaining of this season’s $18 million wage. He’s unlikely to be claimed off waivers due to his wage. If he’s launched, any crew can signal him for a prorated share of the $700,000 minimal.

Ready till Saturday allowed Cain to be totally vested within the gamers’ pension fund.

The middle fielder performed a key position for the 2015 World Collection champion Kansas Metropolis Royals earlier than signing with the Brewers, the crew that initially drafted him earlier than buying and selling him in December 2010 to the Royals. He helped Milwaukee attain postseason play every of the previous 4 seasons.

“Little question, he did his half,” Brewers supervisor Craig Counsell stated. “On the finish, it was time for this. It was simply time.”

If Cain harbored any ailing will, it didn’t present.

“I might say it was mutual to half methods,” he stated. “Now we have a very good crew. I don’t suppose I used to be contributing the best way I might’ve favored. I really feel like they undoubtedly needed to make a transfer. I undoubtedly would’ve favored to play lots higher – contribute to the crew a little bit bit extra – however sadly, that wasn’t the case this yr.

“On the finish of the day, it’s been enjoyable. I believe that crew can go actually far. They’re actually well-coached, well-managed. These guys play their hearts out. I’m undoubtedly gonna miss them. It’s been a enjoyable experience for positive.”