Some of the trading deadline talks have Milwaukee trying to get first baseman Josh Bell from the Nationals.
Rowdy Tellez tightened his grip on the position by slamming two home runs with two teammates on base both times as the Brewers thumped Minnesota 10-4.
The sweep of the brief, two-game series at home keeps Milwaukee’s lead in the National League Central Division steady at three games over St. Louis.
Corbin Burnes picked up his eighth win while striking out 11 in six innings. Luis Urias had a two-run homer.
The team takes Thursday off, then meets the Red Sox in Fenway Park Friday night with Brandon Woodruff getting the start.
