Overview
- Rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain after an MRI confirmed the injury, a move announced before Sunday’s game that removes a top defensive and offensive contributor from the lineup.
- Third baseman Joey Ortiz is being treated for scapular muscle issues in the upper back and is listed day-to-day, forcing the club to reshuffle the defense with Andrew Vaughn and David Hamilton starting at third and shortstop respectively.
- Milwaukee signed utility infielder Ji-Hwan Bae to a minor-league deal and immediately added him to the active roster as short-term insurance while the team covers Pratt’s absence.
- To create a 40-man roster spot for Bae the Brewers designated left-hander Drew Rom for assignment, and reports say Rom was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics, reducing Milwaukee’s bullpen depth.
- Triple-A shortstop Jett Williams was sent to Arizona for specialist evaluation for wrist soreness, compounding organizational infield strain and leaving the club to rely on defensive versatility and short-term call-ups while Pratt’s recovery timeline remains uncertain.