Lockridge was most recently with Triple-A El Paso, and according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, will likely be bound for Washington with the Brewers.

Cortes, acquired in the offseason for two-time All-Star Devin Williams, made two starts for the Brewers before landing on the injured list.

New Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Brandon Lockridge — acquired from the San Diego Padres July 31 for pitcher Nestor Cortes — doesn't have elite offensive numbers in his limited time with the big-league club, but he can play strong defense and run the bases.