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
Poll: Who Will Win The NL Central?
With Opening Day just over the horizon, teams all around the league are gearing up for another pennant chase in hopes of being crowned this year’s World Series champion. Of course, there’s still another seven months to go before someone raises the Commissioner’s Trophy. Until the playoffs begin, teams will be focused on a smaller goal: winning their division. We’ll be … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win The NL Central?
Brewers To Include Rule 5 Pick Connor Thomas On Opening Day Roster
Left-hander Connor Thomas has made the Brewers’ Opening Day roster, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Thomas was selected out of the Cardinals’ organization in the Rule 5 Draft back in December, and the 26-year-old is now nearing his big league debut in what will be his sixth season of pro ball. A fifth-round pick for the Cardinals in the 2019 draft, … [Read more...] about Brewers To Include Rule 5 Pick Connor Thomas On Opening Day Roster
Brewers Release Manuel Margot, Option Caleb Durbin
The Brewers announced a series of roster moves earlier today as they optioned infielders Caleb Durbin and Tyler Black to minor league camp and released outfielder Manuel Margot. In addition, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writes that non-roster invitee Jake Bauers has an upward mobility clause in his contract and that the Brewers are “close” to a decision on … [Read more...] about Brewers Release Manuel Margot, Option Caleb Durbin
Royals To Acquire Mark Canha From Brewers
The Brewers are trading first baseman/outfielder Mark Canha to the Royals, report Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of The New York Post. According to Anne Rogers of MLB.com, Milwaukee receives a player to be named or cash in return. Canha signed a minor league deal with the Brewers last month. As MLBTR’s Steve Adams wrote yesterday, the 10-year veteran is one of a number of players … [Read more...] about Royals To Acquire Mark Canha From Brewers