Brandon Lockridge
LF · Age 29 · Bats Right
Where things stand
Brandon Lockridge has been optioned to Triple-A Nashville following the Brewers' activation of shortstop Cooper Pratt from the injured list. Lockridge was reinstated on August 1st but appeared in only six games before being sent down, as the team has favored prospect Luis Lara for outfield playing time. The move clears a roster spot as Milwaukee manages the returns of injured players including Pratt and Sal Frelick.
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Brewers Activate Cooper Pratt, Outright Jihwan Bae
The Brewers activated shortstop Cooper Pratt from the injured list after a right hamstring strain, optioning Brandon Lockridge to Triple-A Nashville in the process. Utility player Jihwan Bae cleared outright waivers and can choose free agency rather than accept assignment to Nashville. Pratt, a 22-year-old with a .272 average and .352 on-base percentage in 44 games, returns to a crowded infield where Joey Ortiz has been playing well at shortstop and will likely move to third base.
MLB Trade RumorsBrewers news: Cooper Pratt reinstated, Brandon Lockridge optioned, Jacob Misiorowski vs. Chris Sale
The Brewers reinstated shortstop Cooper Pratt from the injured list after a 10-day absence due to a hamstring strain, completing a brief one-game rehab assignment with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Pratt's return restores the Brewers' middle infield to full strength alongside second baseman Brice Turang, who recently returned from knee soreness. The team will face Seattle's ace Logan Gilbert tonight, with Dustin May taking the mound for Milwaukee in the second game of their series following a 22-0 victory.
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The Milwaukee Brewers face roster decisions as injured players near returns. Cooper Pratt is expected back Wednesday after a hamstring strain, Sal Frelick approaches his return from a shoulder injury, and JoJo Romero plans a rehab assignment following appendix surgery. Jonathan Ornelas, acquired in a post-deadline trade, will likely be designated for assignment within days once the infielders return. Brandon Lockridge and Luis Lara are competing for outfield time, with Lara currently favored, putting Lockridge's roster spot in jeopardy.
Reviewing the BrewBrewers have made clear which outfielder will be sent down upon Sal Frelick's return from IL
The Milwaukee Brewers plan to send down Brandon Lockridge when Sal Frelick returns from his right shoulder injury in mid-August. Lockridge, who was reinstated August 1st, has appeared in only six games and hasn't completed a full contest, while prospect Luis Lara has earned regular playing time in 22 of the 24 games since Frelick's July 18 injury, including earning MLB's Play of the Week for a defensive effort against Minnesota. Lara signed a seven-year extension in June and has a .658 OPS through 85 plate appearances, compared to Frelick's .631 OPS before his injury. The Brewers will need to determine how to balance Frelick and Lara's playing time going forward, with Jake Bauers also factoring into the outfield rotation.
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