Brewers (Henderson) vs Twins (Prielipp): 5/16/26, 6:10pm

[Outlander]

The Brewers official site has Gasser starting even though no transaction yet 

[Trail]

10 hours ago, adambr2 said:

I'm assuming that Rengifo can’t be optioned, but he’s certainly not bulletproof from a DFA.

Perkins, Ortiz, and Mitchell all certainly can, and all should be on notice. Frelick isn’t untouchable. I am not sure about Hamilton.

There are moves the Brewers can make that still preserve roster flexibility. Pratt coming up for Ortiz couldn’t be easier, procedurally. Bringing up Jett and/or Lara requires a 40 man roster spot, but they can create one anytime by moving Zerpa to the 60.

I think you're all right about Perkins.  Everyone loves the guy...clubhouse, front office, fans...but it might be time.  He's sort of like Joey...if he can hit .230, he's a starter somewhere...he's that good defensively.  Interesting argument between Lara and Leonard.  The Brewers seem to want to go slow with Lara given his age, but damn...its not like he's been at all streaky.  Problem of course is AB's.  If he takes Perkins' place, he's playing sparingly.  Maybe he takes a few AB's from both Mitchel and Sal? 

[Brian]

38 minutes ago, Trail said:

I think you're all right about Perkins.  Everyone loves the guy...clubhouse, front office, fans...but it might be time.  He's sort of like Joey...if he can hit .230, he's a starter somewhere...he's that good defensively.  Interesting argument between Lara and Leonard.  The Brewers seem to want to go slow with Lara given his age, but damn...its not like he's been at all streaky.  Problem of course is AB's.  If he takes Perkins' place, he's playing sparingly.  Maybe he takes a few AB's from both Mitchel and Sal? 

Blake Perkins 6 for 54 this year and 2 for his last 27.  It should be a no brainer.  I can't imagine another team would pick him up if he is DFA'd.  So he will probabbly just go back to Nashville. 

[cragi]

36 minutes ago, Brian said:

Blake Perkins 6 for 54 this year and 2 for his last 27.  It should be a no brainer.  I can't imagine another team would pick him up if he is DFA'd.  So he will probabbly just go back to Nashville. 

that's not necessary for Perkins, unless they need to remove him from the 40 man altogether.  He can be optioned. Rengifro cant be optioned, but Ortiz or Hamilton can.

[Trail]

8 minutes ago, cragi said:

that's not necessary for Perkins, unless they need to remove him from the 40 man altogether.  He can be optioned. Rengifro cant be optioned, but Ortiz or Hamilton can.

I think Hamilton stays where he is.  He's doing what they want him to do. Acceptable defense at 3 positions, decent OBP, steal some bases. 

[wibadgers23]

52 minutes ago, Trail said:

I think you're all right about Perkins.  Everyone loves the guy...clubhouse, front office, fans...but it might be time.  He's sort of like Joey...if he can hit .230, he's a starter somewhere...he's that good defensively.  Interesting argument between Lara and Leonard.  The Brewers seem to want to go slow with Lara given his age, but damn...its not like he's been at all streaky.  Problem of course is AB's.  If he takes Perkins' place, he's playing sparingly.  Maybe he takes a few AB's from both Mitchel and Sal? 

I think you could figure out enough AB's to justify a call-up for Lara.  He's a switch hitter so you could start him against lefties over Sal or Mitchell. You could also DH those guys or Chourio a couple times a week. Plus, there's always just sitting someone to give them a day off.  I think you could easily figure out a way to get Lara four or five starts per week.