The Brewers announced that outfielder Christian Yelich has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 13, due to a low back strain. Infielder/outfielder Owen Miller was recalled as the corresponding move. Yelich, 32, last played on Friday with back soreness keeping him out of the lineup in recent days. Since IL stints can be backdated by three days as long as … [Read more...] about Brewers Place Christian Yelich On Injured List Due To Back Strain
Brewers Select Jared Koenig
The Brewers announced a flurry of roster moves this morning, highlighted by the club selecting the contract of left-hander Jared Koenig. The club also called up outfielder Joey Wiemer. To make room for the duo on the active roster, right-hander JB Bukauskas was placed on the injured list while infielder Andruw Monasterio was optioned to Triple-A, while outfielder Garrett … [Read more...] about Brewers Select Jared Koenig
Brewers Claim Corbin Martin
The Brewers have claimed right-hander Corbin Martin off waivers from the Diamondbacks, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Hogg adds that right-hander Kevin Herget was designated for assignment to make room for Martin on the club’s 40-man roster. The Brewers subsequently optioned Martin to Triple-A. Martin, 28, was a second-round pick by the Astros in the … [Read more...] about Brewers Claim Corbin Martin
Brewers Notes: Mitchell, Williams, Clarke, Wilken
Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell has been on the injured list all season thus far after suffering a hand fracture during the spring. Reporting in early April suggested he was facing a timeline of about four to six weeks but it may end up being more than that. General manager Matt Arnold informed reporters this week, including Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, … [Read more...] about Brewers Notes: Mitchell, Williams, Clarke, Wilken
Jeferson Quero To Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
Brewers general manager Matt Arnold informed reporters, including Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, that catching prospect Jeferson Quero will undergo surgery for a torn labrum. The recovery time is expected to be nine months, which obviously ends the season for the young backstop. It was reported last week that Quero, 21, had been diagnosed with a subluxation in his right shoulder. The … [Read more...] about Jeferson Quero To Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery