MLB Trade Rumors

Once Willy Adames officially ended his Brewers tenure by signing with the Giants, the conventional wisdom was that Joey Ortiz would move from third base take over the shortstop position, as Ortiz had been a standout defensive shortstop during his time in the Orioles’ farm system.  Indeed, Ortiz got the bulk of looks at shortstop for most of Spring Training, but in recent days, … [Read more...] about Brewers Considering Brice Turang At Shortstop, Joey Ortiz At Second Base

The Brewers suffered what could be a brutal blow to their rotation today when right-hander Tobias Myers exited today’s game against the Angels with left oblique discomfort, as noted by Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Myers suggested to reporters after the game that the issue “seems mild,” but Hogg adds that Myers is set to undergo imaging tomorrow but is likely to … [Read more...] about Tobias Myers Exits Game Due To Oblique Issue

The Brewers followed a heartbreaking postseason exit with an offseason punctuated by the departure of a franchise shortstop, the trade of a star closer, and severe payroll restrictions from ownership. Major League Signings Jose Quintana, LHP: One year, $4.25MM Tyler Alexander, LHP: One year, $1MM Elvin Rodriguez, RHP: One year, $900K (plus $1.35MM club option for 2026) Grant … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Milwaukee Brewers

Left-hander Thomas Pannone suffered a torn flexor tendon during the Brewers’ Cactus League game against the Guardians last Sunday.  MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy writes that Pannone won’t throw for at least a month while recovering, though surgery isn’t being considered at this time. While it appears as though Pannone may have avoided the worst with his injury, it still erases … [Read more...] about Brewers’ Thomas Pannone Shut Down Due To Torn Flexor Tendon

Brewers southpaw Aaron Ashby has been sidelined by an oblique strain that’s likely to keep him on the shelf to begin the season, but the lefty did get some good news on his latest wave of imaging. Per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, the second opinion on Ashby’s most recent MRI was more favorable than the first. He’ll be shut down for two weeks and then anticipates that he’ll resume … [Read more...] about Aaron Ashby Shut Down For Two Weeks, Expects To Build Back Up As Starter