The Brewers are placing right-hander Aaron Civale on the 15-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain, manager Pat Murphy announced this morning (via Andrew Wagner of Freeman Sports and 105.7 The Fan). There’s no immediate timetable for his absence. Right-hander Grant Anderson is up from Triple-A Nashville in his place. It’s yet another major blow to a pitching staff that … [Read more...] about Brewers Place Aaron Civale On Injured List
Brewers’ Tyler Black Out Six To Eight Weeks With Hamate Fracture
Top Brewers prospect Tyler Black will miss the first six to eight weeks of the season after suffering a hamate fracture in his right hand, reports Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Black competed for a roster spot in spring training but was optioned on March 22. Black, 24, was the No. 33 overall pick in the 2021 draft and made a brief MLB debut last season, hitting … [Read more...] about Brewers’ Tyler Black Out Six To Eight Weeks With Hamate Fracture
Jay Jackson To Retire
After a professional career that spanned 17 years, veteran right-hander Jay Jackson is hanging up his glove. Robert Murray of FanSided reported this afternoon that Jackson is retiring from his playing career, adding that the 37-year-old hopes to have a second act in baseball, whether that comes by working for a team or in broadcasting. Jackson was selected by the Cubs in the … [Read more...] about Jay Jackson To Retire
Tigers Acquire Brewer Hicklen From Brewers
The Tigers announced that they have acquired outfielder Brewer Hicklen from the Brewers in exchange for cash considerations. He was designated for assignment by Milwaukee yesterday as that club set its Opening Day roster. The Tigers have optioned him to Triple-A Toledo and transferred right-hander Ty Madden to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot. Hicklen, 29, has a … [Read more...] about Tigers Acquire Brewer Hicklen From Brewers
Brewers Designate Brewer Hicklen For Assignment
The Brewers have designated outfielder Brewer Hicklen for assignment, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. That’s the corresponding move to add first baseman Jake Bauers, a move that was previously reported. Hicklen, 29, has a brief major league résumé. He got five plate appearances with Milwaukee last year and four with the Royals in 2022. He struck out in eight of those and is still … [Read more...] about Brewers Designate Brewer Hicklen For Assignment