Brewers sign Eric Thames, designate slugging 1B Chris Carter (Yahoo Sports)

The Milwaukee Brewers have signed free agent Eric Thames, who spent the last three seasons in Korea, and designated slugging first baseman Chris Carter for assignment. Carter tied for the National League lead in home runs with 41 in 2016, his one season with the Brewers. Carter will apparently be replaced by Thames, a first baseman-outfielder who signed a three-year contract with a club option for 2020.