McGee (elbow) has given up eight runs (seven earned) on 15 hits and no walks while striking out five over 8.2 innings across three appearances for Triple-A Nashville since being reinstated from the 60-day injured list July 21.
McGee (elbow) signed a two-year, minor-league contract with the Brewers on Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
The Mariners outrighted McGee (elbow) to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.
McGee (elbow) was transferred Saturday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
McGee (forearm) is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
The Mariners placed McGee on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right forearm strain.
McGee didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 1-0 extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays, allowing only one hit and one walk over 6.2 scoreless innings. He struck out two.
McGee was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma and will start for the Mariners on Saturday in Toronto.
The Mariners optioned McGee to Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday.
The Mariners acquired McGee from the Red Sox on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations.