Chicago - In a move that's a bit of a surprise, the Brewers just announced they are optioning left-hander Mitch Stetter to Class AAA Nashville to make room on the roster for the return of right-hander Jeff Suppan on Thursday.

Stetter had appeared in two games, recording an out in each without surrendering a hit or a walk. He was the Brewers' primary left-handed specialist in the bullpen last season but the Brewers kept two other lefties this spring -- Manny Parra and Chris Narveson -- rather than lose them through waivers.

Stetter had a minor-league option remaining, which worked against him in this move.