TODAY: As anticipated, the Brewers formally chosen Cameron’s contract and positioned Mitchell on the 10-day IL as a result of a left indirect pressure. Outfielder Blake Perkins (who has but to position this season as a result of a shin fracture) was shifted to the 60-day injured record to create area for Cameron the 40-man roster.
APRIL 25: The Brewers intend to pick out Daz Cameron onto the most important league roster, stories Francys Romero. Milwaukee had acquired him from the Orioles for lefty reliever Grant Wolfram just a few weeks in the past. They’ll have to create a 40-man roster spot to finalize the promotion.
That appears to be tied to Garrett Mitchell’s standing. Milwaukee’s heart fielder departed tonight’s loss in St. Louis after experiencing tightness in his left aspect. Supervisor Pat Murphy advised reporters (together with Todd Rosiak of The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel) that Mitchell will go for an MRI on Saturday. Any form of indirect pressure would result in an injured record placement.
Whereas the harm opened an outfield spot, Cameron has actually earned the decision. He has been on fireplace at Triple-A Nashville because the commerce. Cameron has linked on 5 homers whereas hitting .372 in 10 video games. The previous supplemental decide and high prospect has a profession .253/.341/.436 batting line over seven minor league campaigns.
Cameron has but to search out a lot success in opposition to huge league competitors. He’s a .201/.263/.330 hitter with 10 homers by means of 430 main league plate appearances. The 28-year-old appeared in a personal-high 66 video games with the A’s a yr in the past. He hit .200 whereas placing out at an elevated 27.4% price. Cameron can play all three outfield spots and supply some right-handed energy off the bench.
Swap-hitting Isaac Collins changed Mitchell in heart subject after the harm. He has hit .163 with a near-35% strikeout price over 46 main league plate appearances. Collins had a robust yr in Nashville in 2024, batting .273/.386/.475 with 14 longballs and 24 stolen bases. An prolonged absence for Mitchell might open up his first actual alternative for normal enjoying time. Milwaukee might additionally slide Sal Frelick over to heart subject in the event that they’re comfy with Christian Yelich taking common work in left subject. They’ve been cautious with Yelich’s defensive workload thus far. He has made 20 begins at designated hitter and solely 5 within the outfield.
