The Brewers have claimed utility infielder Cody Ransom off waivers from the Diamondbacks. In a related move, Milwaukee optioned infielder Edwin Maysonet back to Class AAA Nashville. Ron Roenicke said the move was made to provide more offense at short in the absence of injured shortstop Alex Gonzalez. Ransom, 36, a right-handed hitter, was batting .269 with four home runs and 14 RBI in 17 games with Arizona.