Brewers' top prospect's second untimely injury challenges organization's infield depth
The Milwaukee Brewers' infield depth has been tested by consecutive hamstring injuries to David Hamilton and Cooper Pratt within a month, forcing the team to shuffle its roster and sign former Pirates utility player Ji Hwan Bae. Top prospect Jett Williams, who was acquired in the Freddy Peralta trade, has been unable to capitalize on these opportunities due to a recurring wrist injury that he re-aggravated during his first at-bat after returning from the injured list on August 8. Williams is heading to Arizona for a specialist evaluation, as he has a history of wrist problems including a 2024 TFCC tear surgery. The Brewers have responded by moving Andrew Vaughn to third base for consecutive starts and using Brice Turang at shortstop situationally.
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