Injury updates

[Ro Mueller]

Tyrone Taylor has homered in 3 of his past 4 games. Expect him back with the MLB club, even if it means using this time to option Wiemer for service time manipulation purposes (and a rest/re-boot for Wiemer).

Jason Alexander has had three decent outings for Nashville and can be optioned, but we’d have to drop someone from the 40-man or bump an injured player to the 60-day injured list.

[markedman5]

 

[Jim French Stepstool]

7 hours ago, damuelle said:

Tyrone Taylor has homered in 3 of his past 4 games. Expect him back with the MLB club, even if it means using this time to option Wiemer for service time manipulation purposes (and a rest/re-boot for Wiemer).

 

Joey has had a defensive miscue or two that he hadn't been committing earlier. That combined with the recent ABs may make it time to do this.

[markedman5]

 

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[tonyei31]

4 minutes ago, markedman5 said:

 

The question is will be will Tapia be DFA or Perkins optioned?  Neither are game changers but truly is a 50/50.

[TURBO]

1 hour ago, markedman5 said:

 

Ugh, I haven't missed him at all...

[RWeeksFan23]

19 hours ago, tonyei31 said:

The question is will be will Tapia be DFA or Perkins optioned?  Neither are game changers but truly is a 50/50.

Out of those two, I personally prefer Perkins.

To the naked eye he seems to be the better defender of the two. 

[edfunderburk]

Two pitchers that could arrive shortly:

LH Justin Wilson

RH Peter Strzelecki

[wiguy94]

21 minutes ago, edfunderburk said:

Two pitchers that could arrive shortly:

LH Justin Wilson

RH Peter Strzelecki

Strzelecki isn't injured. He was just optioned to AAA and he's been terrible since being optioned with a 14.73 ERA and almost 10 BB/9 in his first 3 appearances. 

Wilson will replace Mejia but once that happens our bullpen is pretty locked down with Williams, Payamps, Peguero, Wilson, Milner, Uribe, Wilson.

[Brewcrew82]

24 minutes ago, edfunderburk said:

Two pitchers that could arrive shortly:

LH Justin Wilson

RH Peter Strzelecki

Why would Strzelecki be arriving shortly? He's been struggling in the majors and in AAA. 

[edfunderburk]

41 minutes ago, Brewcrew82 said:

Why would Strzelecki be arriving shortly? He's been struggling in the majors and in AAA. 

Are you suggesting that “struggling” players aren’t allowed on the Brewers 26-man roster? 

If so - we may have difficulty filling out the roster

No argument that Strez hasn’t pitched well recently - but his track record over the past year + has been solid

Yelich was awful for three + years & was in the lineup almost everyday

The same has been true for Winker this year - Adames too (until recently)

So … looking at Mejia & several of the under-performers who have been added to the bullpen recently, it was my projection that Strez may return to add depth in the next few weeks … but I could be wrong 😬

[Brewcrew82]

11 minutes ago, edfunderburk said:

Are you suggesting that “struggling” players aren’t allowed on the Brewers 26-man roster? 

If so - we may have difficulty filling out the roster

No argument that Strez hasn’t pitched well recently - but his track record over the past year + has been solid

Yelich was awful for three + years & was in the lineup almost everyday

The same has been true for Winker this year - Adames too (until recently)

So … looking at Mejia & several of the under-performers who have been added to the bullpen recently, it was my projection that Strez may return to add depth in the next few weeks … but I could be wrong 😬

Generally, players who are struggling to the tune of a 14.73 ERA and 9 BB/9 in AAA aren't called up. Particularly when we have other options.

Yelich was in the lineup because of his 200 million $ contract and the fact that he was still an above average major league hitter (not "awful"). Not a comparable situation. 

[edfunderburk]

1 minute ago, Brewcrew82 said:

Generally, players who are struggling to the tune of a 14.73 ERA and 9 BB/9 in AAA aren't called up. Particularly when we have other options.

Yelich was in the lineup because of his 200 million $ contract and the fact that he was still an above average major league hitter (not "awful"). Not a comparable situation. 

How about Winker this year? Does he “deserve” more time?

What are some better AAA bullpen options? 

I’m concerned that once we get past our “A” arms (Peguero, Payamps, Williams) that we may be in trouble - although Bryce Wilson has been good too

I surely hope Peralta has a strong 6 innings + in him tonight

[Brewcrew82]

11 minutes ago, edfunderburk said:

How about Winker this year? Does he “deserve” more time?

What are some better AAA bullpen options? 

I’m concerned that once we get past our “A” arms (Peguero, Payamps, Williams) that we may be in trouble - although Bryce Wilson has been good too

I surely hope Peralta has a strong 6 innings + in him tonight

Winker has a longer track record of MLB success than Strzelecki and can't be optioned. Not that difficult to understand. 

Abner Uribe is likely to stick, which leaves one spot that will likely go to Justin Wilson, who has a track record of success in the majors and has been good on rehab. 

[edfunderburk]

14 minutes ago, Brewcrew82 said:

Winker has a longer track record of MLB success than Strzelecki and can't be optioned. Not that difficult to understand.

I am aware of what you typed here … you didn’t answer my question - Does Winker “deserve” more time?

He’s done NOTHING through 92 games to suggest he belongs on the roster THIS year

[edfunderburk]

12 minutes ago, Brewcrew82 said:

Abner Uribe is likely to stick, which leaves one spot that will likely go to Justin Wilson, who has a track record of success in the majors and has been good on rehab.

Yes - I agree & mentioned Justin Wilson as a replacement option for Mejia 

The minor league report had a reference to Wilson suggesting that it will likely be a while before he is ready to join the Brewers bullpen … that’s why I was think Strez

[ClosetBrewerFan]

I'd go with Gasser, Andrews, Cousins, or Bukauskas before Strzlecki.  Peter needs to get his control back before he gets a callup.  But as stated above, Justin Wilson probably gets the last spot in the bullpen before any of these guys.

[wiguy94]

Just now, edfunderburk said:

Yes - I agree & mentioned Justin Wilson as a replacement option for Mejia 

The minor league report had a reference to Wilson suggesting that it will likely be a while before he is ready to join the Brewers bullpen … that’s why I was think Strez

Wilson started his rehab assignment on 6/27 so he either needs to be DFA'd or added to the roster after 30 days which means he will likely be on the roster within the next 12 days.

[edfunderburk]

10 minutes ago, ClosetBrewerFan said:

I'd go with Gasser, Andrews, Cousins, or Bukauskas before Strzlecki.  Peter needs to get his control back before he gets a callup.  But as stated above, Justin Wilson probably gets the last spot in the bullpen before any of these guys.

Pretty awesome that we only need one arm in the bullpen because of good performances by those currently on the team - excluding Mejia

When Woody is healthy, Houser may bump to the bullpen … but I fear the magic may run out for Teheran & Rea before too long

Peralta has also struggled as a starter much of this season … not sure he would fit well in the bullpen though as his worst innings are usually the early innings

[Brewcrew82]

9 minutes ago, edfunderburk said:

I am aware of what you typed here … you didn’t answer my question - Does Winker “deserve” more time?

He’s done NOTHING through 92 games to suggest he belongs on the roster THIS year

No. I think he's had enough. I just don't know why you brought him up in the first place as they're different situations (same with Yelich). 

Strzelecki, with his recent performance, isn't next in line for reliever call ups. 

[edfunderburk]

Based on all or most of the comments today - it appears only one bullpen arm is needed 

I still believe Winker, Tellez, & Tapia are legitimate DFA options & Perkins could be optioned back to Nashville

Additionally - Monasterio or potentially Owens could be optioned if Urias or Toro catches fire & returns

[edfunderburk]

2 minutes ago, Brewcrew82 said:

No. I think he's had enough. I just don't know why you brought him up in the first place as they're different situations (same with Yelich). 

My intention was to suggest that we desperately need to address our weak offense & the players who should be at risk include Winker, Tellez, Tapia (DFA candidates) & Perkins (option candidate)

Sorry I wasn’t clear - & I’m aware this is an “injury” thread

[edfunderburk]

5 minutes ago, Brewcrew82 said:

I just don't know why you brought Winker up in the first place as they're different situations (same with Yelich). 

Please explain - from your perspective - “how” they’re different