Despite a blistering spring training performance, catcher Eric Haase has been designated for assignment by the Brewers. Milwaukee will carry William Contreras and Gary Sanchez as its two catchers, and Haase is out of minor league options, meaning he can’t be sent to the minors without first clearing waivers. Haase, 31, decimated Cactus League pitching this spring, slashing … [Read more...] about Brewers Designate Eric Haase For Assignment
Brewers Notes: Clarke, Woodruff, Arroyo
Right-hander Taylor Clarke suffered a right meniscus injury and is getting a second opinion to see if surgery can be avoided, Brewers manager Pat Murphy told MLB.com and other media. Clarke will certainly start the season on the 15-day injured list, and the hope is that he can avoid a significantly longer amount of downtime. Milwaukee acquired Clarke in a December trade with … [Read more...] about Brewers Notes: Clarke, Woodruff, Arroyo
Garrett Mitchell To Begin Season On IL Due To Hand Fracture
Brewers manager Pat Murphy revealed to reporters that outfielder Garrett Mitchell has a fracture in his left hand and will begin the season on the injured list. Video of Murphy’s comments was relayed by Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on X. Mitchell will be seeking more information from a specialist to establish a timeline. Hogg had relayed earlier that Mitchell was … [Read more...] about Garrett Mitchell To Begin Season On IL Due To Hand Fracture
Jackson Chourio To Make Brewers’ Opening Day Roster
The Brewers will carry top outfield prospect Jackson Chourio on their Opening Day roster, reports Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. He is already on the 40-man roster after signing an eight-year extension over the offseason. Chourio, who was born in March 2004, will very likely be the youngest player in the majors. It’s nevertheless not all that surprising that he’s … [Read more...] about Jackson Chourio To Make Brewers’ Opening Day Roster
Devin Williams To Miss Roughly Three Months With Back Fractures
Brewers star closer Devin Williams has been diagnosed with two stress fractures in his back, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN (X link). He’ll be shut down entirely for six weeks and is expected to be out of MLB action for around three months. It’s a massive hit to the Milwaukee bullpen two weeks before Opening Day. Williams made two appearances this spring before pausing his work as … [Read more...] about Devin Williams To Miss Roughly Three Months With Back Fractures