Brewers Add Greg Jones After David Hamilton Lands on 10-Day Injured List
Freeing a 40-man roster spot for a speed-and-defense bench player, the move leaves Milwaukee thinner on natural left-side infield options.
Overview
- The Brewers placed utility infielder David Hamilton on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring after he left Monday’s game, and the club said the compressed schedule prompted the move.
- To open a 40-man spot, Milwaukee transferred outfielder Brandon Lockridge to the 60-day injured list and selected the contract of Greg Jones for the active roster.
- Jones is a speed-and-defense player with strong minor-league stolen-base totals and versatility across middle infield and outfield positions, which is why the team tapped him for bench duty.
- His major-league track record is extremely limited and weak, with a roughly .107/.138/.214 line in 30 plate appearances and an elevated strikeout rate, so offensive contribution should be expected to be minimal.
- Hamilton’s absence is likely to push Joey Ortiz into more regular time at third and increase reps for Cooper Pratt, and the move could force occasional positional shuffles because Jones has no professional experience at third base.