NL Central: Takeaways from late spring roster moves

Milwaukee Brewers

A number of factors have come together this spring that will give Garrett Mitchell (OF, MIL) the chance to redeem himself after a lost 2023 season. The first is that the team optioned Joey Wiemer (OF, MIL) to AAA in a roster crunch, instead opting to keep Eric Haase (C/OF, MIL) or Blake Perkins (OF, MIL). If he were to make the roster, Haase would be a third catcher and potentially see some time in the corner outfield. Perkins is likely to start even less than Haase and would likely get the majority of his playing time as a defensive replacement. The next factor is that the Brewers appear intent on following through on their experiment to play Sal Frelick (OF, MIL) at third base.

 That’s a combination that should give...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Tomorrow

Drew Waters is off to a nice start at Triple-A and could soon replace one of the struggling outfielders on the major league roster. Plus, Duran nearing return and more from around the division.
Apr 26 2024 3:05am
José Abreu's abysmal 2024 start and the Astros' struggles have put his job in jeopardy.
Apr 25 2024 3:02am
Profar and Merrill playing every day in SD, starting pitching injuries for ARI, Tovar establishing himself in COL, and more from the NL West.
Apr 24 2024 3:05am
Heston Kjerstad is one of several prospects trying to force their way into an already-crowded BAL lineup. Plus, a looming change in TAM's outfield, and more.
Apr 23 2024 3:02am
Marlins bullpen has been a disaster; Braves and Mets starting rotation options; the Rojas experiment in Philly and back-end bullpen temperature in Washington.
Apr 20 2024 3:05am

Tools