Brewers' Kieschnick released

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Maryvale, AZ (Sports Network) - The Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday released right-handed pitcher Brooks Kieschnick, who had cleared waivers.

The 32-year-old Kieschnick went 2-2 with a 4.59 ERA over 74 total innings with Milwaukee in 2003 and 2004. The Texas product, who also plays as a part- time outfielder, batted .286 with eight homers and 19 RBI in 133 at-bats over the last two seasons.

Kieschnick has a career .248 batting average with 16 homers and 46 runs driven in over six major seasons with the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies and Milwaukee.

In addition, the Brewers outright righthander Ben Diggins to Single-a Brevard County.