The Milwaukee Brewers are making depth moves.  Milwaukee-- that currently rests atop the National League Central standings-- officially authorized former Boston Red Sox pitcher Fernando Abad to a small league deal Thursday, according to the MLB Purchase Log.  Abad has had a roller rollercoaster of a 2023 project, to state the least. The 37-year-old signed a minors handle the Colorado Rockies before the season and began the campaign with the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes and pleased with a 1. 69 period in 13 getaways. The lefty obtained called to the major league club and battled out the gate and became marked for task and released Twins Store. Abad re-joined the Mountain ranges on an additional minors bargain and eventually worked his back as much as the big league lineup yet likewise was marked for task again.  Overall, Abad has actually put together a 3. 86 ERA in 26 appearances with the Isotopes this period and a 4. 26 age in six getaways with the Mountain ranges. The lefty has put together a 3. 78 period throughout 11 big league periods and has hung out with the Houston Astros, Washington Nationals, Oakland Athletics, Minnesota Twins, Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles, and the Rockies.  Abad likely will not play much of a role with the Brewers however could be a depth choice out of the bullpen down the line. Milwaukee currently is 71-57 and has a four-game lead in the National League Central standings. It could never harm to include proficient deepness on low-cost contracts so the step makes good sense for the soaring Brewers.  Extra MLB: Former Red Sox Fan-Favorite Makes Shock Claim Carlos Santana Shorts Concerning Ex-Boston Celebrity