The Brewers are wrapping up their final decisions on the Opening Day roster. Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports that veteran lefty Jose Quintana has consented to be optioned to Triple-A Nashville to finish building up. The 36-year-old signed midway through spring training and has thus far only pitched five official spring frames (in addition to side sessions and work on the back … [Read more...] about Jose Quintana Agrees To Optional Assignment; Jake Bauers Makes Brewers’ Roster
Brewers Place Aaron Civale On Injured List
The Brewers are placing right-hander Aaron Civale on the 15-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain, manager Pat Murphy announced this morning (via Andrew Wagner of Freeman Sports and 105.7 The Fan). There’s no immediate timetable for his absence. Right-hander Grant Anderson is up from Triple-A Nashville in his place. It’s yet another major blow to a pitching staff that … [Read more...] about Brewers Place Aaron Civale On Injured List
Brewers’ Tyler Black Out Six To Eight Weeks With Hamate Fracture
Top Brewers prospect Tyler Black will miss the first six to eight weeks of the season after suffering a hamate fracture in his right hand, reports Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Black competed for a roster spot in spring training but was optioned on March 22. Black, 24, was the No. 33 overall pick in the 2021 draft and made a brief MLB debut last season, hitting … [Read more...] about Brewers’ Tyler Black Out Six To Eight Weeks With Hamate Fracture
Jay Jackson To Retire
After a professional career that spanned 17 years, veteran right-hander Jay Jackson is hanging up his glove. Robert Murray of FanSided reported this afternoon that Jackson is retiring from his playing career, adding that the 37-year-old hopes to have a second act in baseball, whether that comes by working for a team or in broadcasting. Jackson was selected by the Cubs in the … [Read more...] about Jay Jackson To Retire
Tigers Acquire Brewer Hicklen From Brewers
The Tigers announced that they have acquired outfielder Brewer Hicklen from the Brewers in exchange for cash considerations. He was designated for assignment by Milwaukee yesterday as that club set its Opening Day roster. The Tigers have optioned him to Triple-A Toledo and transferred right-hander Ty Madden to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot. Hicklen, 29, has a … [Read more...] about Tigers Acquire Brewer Hicklen From Brewers