The Brewers announced that outfielder Garrett Mitchell has been activated from the 60-day injured list. In the corresponding move, third baseman/outfielder Brian Anderson was designated for assignment. Mitchell’s official return to the active roster has been expected for a couple of days, after he rejoined the Brewers upon the completion of the Triple-A season. The outfielder … [Read more...] about Brewers Designate Brian Anderson, Reinstate Garrett Mitchell From 60-Day Injured List
NL Injury Notes: Hoskins, Davis, Mitchell, Candelario, Alzolay
Phillies manager Rob Thomson isn’t ruling out the possibility that Rhys Hoskins will play in the postseason. More specifically, the skipper told hosts on the WIP Morning Show that if Philadelphia makes it back to the World Series, Hoskins could be available to DH or pinch-hit. The first baseman tore his ACL during spring training and has not played for the Phillies since last … [Read more...] about NL Injury Notes: Hoskins, Davis, Mitchell, Candelario, Alzolay
Brewers Notes: Canha, Mitchell, Ashby
The Brewers have already clinched a playoff berth and their magic number to clinch the NL Central is one, leaving Milwaukee on the doorstep of winning its third division crown in the last six seasons. This will also be the Brew Crew’s fifth postseason appearance in that same six-year stretch, as the club has rebounded nicely after missing out on a wild card berth by just one … [Read more...] about Brewers Notes: Canha, Mitchell, Ashby
NL Central Notes: Reds, Cubs, Taylor
Reds manager David Bell told reporters (including Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer) that outfielder Harrison Bader won’t return to the field this year, and that the odds of right-hander Tejay Antone making it back before 2024 are “remote.” While both players were already known to be out for the remainder of the regular season due to their recent placements on the … [Read more...] about NL Central Notes: Reds, Cubs, Taylor
Brewers’ J.C. Mejía Given 162-Game Suspension After Positive PED Test
Major League Baseball announced that right-hander J.C. Mejía of the Brewers has been given a suspension of 162 games following a positive test for Stanozolol, a performance-enhancing substance, in violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The suspension goes into effect immediately. Mejía was given an 80-game suspension last year, also … [Read more...] about Brewers’ J.C. Mejía Given 162-Game Suspension After Positive PED Test