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LF · Age 29 · Bats Right
Where things stand
Brandon Lockridge was optioned to Triple-A Nashville after shortstop Cooper Pratt was activated from the injured list, ending a brief stint on Milwaukee's roster. Lockridge had been recalled in late September as the Brewers managed their roster ahead of the playoffs, but his demotion came as the team addressed infield depth with Pratt's return.
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Brewers' late-September roster shuffle continues with flurry of moves before final series
The Brewers have secured the top overall playoff seed and are using their final regular season games to rest key players ahead of the October 1 NLDS opener. Milwaukee has made several roster moves in recent days, including bringing back relief pitcher Bryse Wilson from the injured list after a lower back strain and placing outfielder Vaughn on the IL due to illness, though his retroactive placement allows him to return before the postseason begins. The team is cycling through bullpen arms to manage workload, recently optioning Colton Gordon and designating Lyon Richardson for assignment while promoting Wilson and Brandon Lockridge.
Reviewing the BrewBrewers Designate Lyon Richardson For Assignment
The Brewers reinstated right-hander Bryse Wilson from the injured list and designated Lyon Richardson for assignment to make room on the roster. Separately, the team placed outfielder Andrew Vaughn on the 10-day injured list due to illness and recalled Brandon Lockridge as his replacement, with Vaughn eligible to return before the NLDS.
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Nashville finished their season with a 80-69 record after dropping four of six games to Memphis this week. Jonathan Ornelas led the Sounds with seven hits including his first two home runs as a Nashville player, while Brandon Lockridge continued to produce at Triple-A with a .253 average and .701 OPS over the past month. Pitchers Coleman Crow, Tate Kuehner, and Bryse Wilson all performed well, with Wilson throwing 6 1/3 shutout innings during a rehab assignment. Biloxi swept Pensacola in the Southern League Division Series to advance to the championship, winning 6-3 and 8-3. The Shuckers' offense was led by Matthew Wood and Damon Keith, with Braylon Payne hitting a 117 mph home run—the hardest-hit ball by a Shucker this season. Blake Burke was named Southern League MVP after becoming the first player to hit 30 home runs in
Brew Crew BallBrewers 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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