The Milwaukee Brewers have taken their first swing of trade-deadline season. The Brewers are acquiring catcher Danny Jansen from the Tampa Bay Rays, as first reported July 28 by ESPN's Jeff Passan.

The Brewers worked to shore up their catching depth on Monday, trading for Rays catcher -- and Wisconsin native -- Danny Jansen, the club announced. Jansen, 30, is the pride of Appleton West High School,

With the July 31 trade deadline nearing, the Brewers added depth and insurance to the catcher spot when they reportedly acquired veteran backstop Danny Jansen from the Tampa Bay Rays. With William Contreras playing with a fractured finger much of the season and struggling offensively, Jansen gives the Brewers more flexibility behind the plate.