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MILWAUKEE — New Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Frankie Montas says he never expected to get traded this week because he figured his recent struggles would keep any contenders from pursuing him. Montas had allowed 16 runs over 16 innings in his last three starts with the Cincinnati Reds. The Brewers grabbed him anyway in hopes he could become a consistent innings-eater for a rotation that has struggled to go deep into games. The Brewers made room for Montas on the roster Wednesday by optioning left-hander Tyler Jay to Triple-A Nashville. They had acquired him from Cincinnati for right-hander Jakob Junis and outfielder Joey Wiemer.
