The loss of Rhys Hoskins initiated some shuffling of the Brewers’ position-player mix. Hoskins strained his right hamstring on Monday night, and after he decided against seeking a second opinion, the club placed him on the injured list the following afternoon.
Yelich returns as the offense welcomes back one of its keystone players Ahead of the series finale against the Royals, Milwaukee activated outfielder Christian Yelich from the 10-day injured list.
As I wrote recently, Tyler Black has made some important developmental progress in Triple-A this spring. He now joins a Brewers positional corps that went from surging to struggling almost overnight, and the team is hoping he can deliver a jolt of new life and dynamism to that group.
It’s common for young players to struggle after a promotion. Even the most talented prospects often need some time to adjust to a new level of competition.
When a Major League Baseball player makes their debut, it's even-money odds that the home broadcast will find their elated parents in the stands and conduct an in-game interview.
In a season where analysts were down on the team, the Milwaukee Brewers have done a great job of shuffling the roster and integrating their young rookies into the big leagues.
Tyler Black was born in Toronto, Ontario, on July 26, 2000. He played high school baseball at St. Andrew’s College High School in Aurora, ON. He was the third-ranked shortstop and the 28th-ranked overall player in Ontario.