Brewers acquire pitcher Swarzak, send prospect to White Sox

The Milwaukee Brewers bolstered their bullpen Wednesday by acquiring right-handed reliever Anthony Swarzak from the Chicago White Sox, the team announced.

Swarzak has a 2.23 ERA in 41 appearances. He has struck out 52 in 48 1/3 innings.

In return, the White Sox got another prospect, outfielder Ryan Cordell.

Cordell, 25, is batting .284 with 10 home runs and 45 RBIs in 68 games in Triple-A this season.