The Milwaukee Brewers have apparently won the Zack Greinke sweepstakes.
The Brewers acquired the 2009 Cy Young Award winner from the Kansas City Royals, according to reports Sunday morning.
Milwaukee is set to part with outfielder Lorenzo Cain, shortstop Alcides Escobar, along with pitching prospects Jake Odorizzi and Jeremy Jeffress.
The Brewers also receive shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt and $2 million.
The deal is expected to be announced Monday.
The Toronto Blue Jays were reportedly interested in the 27-year-old right-hander, who expressed a desire to leave Kansas City despite his no-trade contract.
Reports circulated Kansas City would be willing to part with Greinke in exchange for Blue Jays outfielder Travis Sinder and the team's top pitching prospect, Kyle Drabek.
Toronto already made a move with the Brewers during the winter meetings last month, sending pitcher Shaun Marcum for top infield prospect and Canadian Brett Lawrie.
The No. 6 overall pick in the 2002 draft, Greinke compiled a 60-67 record with a 3.82 ERA in six seasons with the Royals.
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