The Brewers announced Monday that right-hander Thyago Vieira has been designated for assignment. His spot on the roster will go to right-hander Bradley Blalock, who’s been called up from Double-A Biloxi for what will be his MLB debut. Milwaukee also optioned outfielder Chris Roller to Triple-A Nashville and reinstated fellow outfielder Joey Wiemer from the injured list. Vieira, … [Read more...] about Brewers Designate Thyago Vieira For Assignment, Promote Bradley Blalock
Checking In On 2024’s Reliever-To-Rotation Experiments
The 2023-24 offseason saw several teams go outside the box to add to their rotation mix by announcing plans to convert an established reliever into (or back into) a starting pitcher. It’s not a new concept by any means, of course, but it’s always notable when a player who’s found some success in one pitching role is shifted to the other — be it one-inning relievers stretching … [Read more...] about Checking In On 2024’s Reliever-To-Rotation Experiments
Brewers Promote Chris Roller For Major League Debut
The Brewers announced that they have recalled outfielder Chris Roller from Triple-A Nashville. He will be making his major league debut as soon as he gets into a game. Infielder Oliver Dunn was optioned to Nashville in a corresponding move. Prior to the official announcement, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel relayed that Dunn didn’t have a locker in the Brewers’ … [Read more...] about Brewers Promote Chris Roller For Major League Debut
Brewers Place Rhys Hoskins On Injured List
9:33pm: Hoskins will miss between two and four weeks, manager Pat Murphy tells reporters (including Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel). 5:45pm: The Brewers announced today that first baseman Rhys Hoskins has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained right hamstring. Infielder/outfielder Owen Miller was recalled from Triple-A Nashville in a … [Read more...] about Brewers Place Rhys Hoskins On Injured List
Orioles Claim Corbin Martin, Recall Kyle Stowers
1:23pm: Baltimore will option top outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad to Norfolk to make room for Stowers, tweets Ghiroli. 12:50pm: The Orioles announced Monday that they’ve claimed right-hander Corbin Martin off waivers from the Brewers. He’s been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Baltimore’s 40-man roster had an open spot and is now at capacity. It seems as though this will be just … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Corbin Martin, Recall Kyle Stowers