Aaron Ashby called up

[jonescm128]

Not sure how reliable this is since I have not seen it from any legit team sources but...

 

https://twitter.com/CrowderBasebal1/status/1409899659494035463?s=20

 

https://twitter.com/GeorgeBalekji/status/1409908269712297988?s=20

[wildcat83]

Not sure how reliable this is since I have not seen it from any legit team sources but...

 

https://twitter.com/CrowderBasebal1/status/1409899659494035463?s=20

 

https://twitter.com/GeorgeBalekji/status/1409908269712297988?s=20

 

Odd timing, we don’t have a pen arm that needs to be replaced. Cousins and Sanchez have thrown well in their first few appearances. I doubt it’s to replace Boxberger, Richards, or Strickland.

[folly412]

Not sure how reliable this is since I have not seen it from any legit team sources but...

 

https://twitter.com/CrowderBasebal1/status/1409899659494035463?s=20

 

https://twitter.com/GeorgeBalekji/status/1409908269712297988?s=20

 

Odd timing, we don’t have a pen arm that needs to be replaced. Cousins and Sanchez have thrown well in their first few appearances. I doubt it’s to replace Boxberger, Richards, or Strickland.

 

Won't hurt with tomorrow likely a bullpen day. Still should be well covered with Suter, Cousins, Sanchez, and Ashby all being able to go multiple innings.

[JCREW]

I’d guess that this means Wong is healthy and we can send Pablo Reyes back to AAA.

 

Maybe Ashby starts Wednesday?

[jonescm128]

Not sure how reliable this is since I have not seen it from any legit team sources but...

 

https://twitter.com/CrowderBasebal1/status/1409899659494035463?s=20

 

https://twitter.com/GeorgeBalekji/status/1409908269712297988?s=20

 

Odd timing, we don’t have a pen arm that needs to be replaced. Cousins and Sanchez have thrown well in their first few appearances. I doubt it’s to replace Boxberger, Richards, or Strickland.

 

The only thing I can think of is adding another lefty to the pen to combat some of the Cubs lefties and sending Cousins or Sanchez down but they really haven't warranted a demotion.

 

Still haven't seen anything from legit sources so who knows

[bork]

The tweets aren't loading for me. It is also odd since he hasn't exactly been lighting it up since moving to the bullpen.

 

If true, I agree with JCREW that he would replace Reyes to have an extra pitcher for a potential bullpen game.

[homer]

Yeah looks like they were deleted. Locking the thread for now.

[Eye Black]

It’s confirmed per Jeff Passan:

 

Milwaukee is calling up left-hander Aaron Ashby, sources tell ESPN. Very impressive in spring training and has struck out 56 in 38 IP at AAA. Has also issued 24 walks. Expected to work out of the bullpen. Along with Ethan Small, he’s part of Brewers’ next generation of pitchers.

[Eye Black]

Will Sammon also confirming:

 

Have heard same. Ashby last pitched for Nashville on June 26. Been throwing 1-2 innings since June 9. With tomorrow being a bullpen game, makes sense to work him in somewhere.

[MVP2110]

Interesting timing since he has struggled a bit in AAA. I'm excited though and box score stats don't always tell the whole story

[Eye Black]

Aaron’s uncle Andy Ashby made his MLB debut 30 years ago (June 10, 1991) also at age 23, and accumulated 21.5 bWAR over 14 major league seasons. Ashby was a two-time All Star selection.

 

Here’s hoping Aaron has a similarly long lasting and productive major league career.

[LouisEly]

Short-term fix until prices for LHRP come down later in July?

 

Or are the Brewers going Johnny Wholestaff for Wednesday and they need a multi-inning arm for reinforcements?

[folly412]

Goal is that he is the next in the line of our pitching prospects that comes up and throws some gas out of the pen for a couple innings, then moves into the rotation next year. Struggled with the move to the bullpen in AAA, so wouldn't be surprised if he makes the Nashville-Milwaukee trip a few times.

[Eye Black]

Or are the Brewers going Johnny Wholestaff for Wednesday and they need a multi-inning arm for reinforcements?

I believe part of the reason for the timing is tomorrow’s likely bullpen game approach.

[DHonks]

the Brewers previously announced tomorrow is a bullpen day. So I'm guessing Ashby won't be activated until tomorrow, and will possibly pitch the first 2-4 innings.

[folly412]

The pitching choices tonight do lean toward an Ashby start tomorrow. Thought process makes sense - give the start to the guy used to starting who had some struggles out of the pen, even if he's going two innings.

[patrickgpe]

I wonder if this will be a short term call up, He really hasn't done much to warrant a call-up once moved to the pen, but his strike out numbers are pretty good and he impressed me in the spring.

[DHonks]

I wonder if this will be a short term call up, He really hasn't done much to warrant a call-up once moved to the pen, but his strike out numbers are pretty good and he impressed me in the spring.

 

Given that they’ll need available relievers tomorrow, this logically is a 1-day call up.

[GenoSeligPrieb]

I'm sure CC has his reasons, but...

 

- But after getting 2 hits in an inning!...why would he bench JBJ the next day? Jackie's always been streaky, so maybe, with a little success on Monday, he could keep playing? Hell, we've had to endure Bradley's barrages of 0-for-4's, so even if he did draw a collar last night, so?

 

- But with the chance to really step on the Cubs today, like a cigarette butt, why experiment with Ashby now? The freakin' Pirates are up next, and Burnes could've sent Chicago's batters into a deep funk for the weekend.

 

- But if Ashby needs a roster spot, which reliever gets demoted? Didn't seem like the best timing all around.

[True Blue Brew Crew]

I'm sure CC has his reasons

 

Yes.

 

And 47-33 is enough to convince me that those reasons are sound.

[GenoSeligPrieb]

Never said CC was wrong or crazy or anything, but record aside, wouldn't you want to squeeze the life out of the Cubs today with a sweep?

 

Just questioning the timing of all this, which is what a fan forum is all about, right?

 

I hope like hell, I'm proven wrong!

[DoubleSwitch]

It's a long season. No need to push Burnes off the rest he's been on all year for one game in June. That's a panic/desperation move and the Brewers are in a great spot and don't need to.

[pacopete4]

Never said CC was wrong or crazy or anything, but record aside, wouldn't you want to squeeze the life out of the Cubs today with a sweep?

 

Just questioning the timing of all this, which is what a fan forum is all about, right?

 

I hope like hell, I'm proven wrong!

 

You don’t squeeze the life out of them right now though. If they lose today or win today, there is still a long ways to go in this season. CC has always been great at recognizing that and that and puts our team in a good position at the end of the season to be in the mix.

[markedman5]

Official Ashby move....includes Wahl being DFA

[JohnBriggs12]

Ashby was more effective starting the first month at Nashville. I think the move to the pen was a temporary move as they figured he'd have more value as a reliever in 2021. Long term I think they view him as a starter. The injury to Anderson, and the failure of anyone to step up as the 7th starter, makes this the logical move. I think Counsell will use him 3 innings or basically one time through the order.