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Brewers Option Blake Perkins, Clearing Path for Brandon Lockridge on Opening Day

The decision reflects Milwaukee's preference for Lockridge's offensive surge over Blake Perkins' glove, finalizing a 13-player position group.

Overview

  • Milwaukee sent Perkins to Triple-A Nashville, effectively securing Lockridge a roster spot for the March 26 opener.
  • Lockridge hit .314 with four home runs and a 1.128 OPS this spring after swing and approach adjustments that boosted his bat speed and exit velocity.
  • Manager Pat Murphy said the call weighed overall roster fit, noting Perkins' value as a recent Gold Glove finalist but prioritizing what benefits the club now.
  • The Brewers plan to carry 13 position players, with 14 still in camp, leaving non-roster catcher Reese McGuire as the likely odd man out.
  • Shortstop Cooper Pratt was reassigned to minor-league camp, while Tyler Black and pitcher Logan Henderson were optioned to Triple-A, with Henderson on a controlled workload build following recent elbow soreness.