Article: NOTES; Melvin moves to shore up bullpen; GM signs veteran right- hander Tavarez

Washington -- Looking to add more experience to an injury- thinned bullpen, the Brewers committed Monday to signing veteran right-hander Julian Tavarez.

Tavarez, 35, recently released by Boston, worked out for the Brewers at Nationals Park over the weekend. He accompanied the team to Milwaukee after the series finale against Washington and was scheduled to undergo a physical -- considered a formality -- upon arrival.

General manager Doug Melvin said Tavarez would be activated before the game tonight against Atlanta at Miller Park. The Brewers had a space on their 40-man roster but will have to send another pitcher out to put him on their big-league roster.

Melvin wanted to add another ...

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