Freddy Peralta to IL, Brewers Shuffle Pitching

I know Ethan Small got sick last week, and he's starting earlier this week, but could he come up and fill a rotation spot? Could they move Ashby into a permanent (until Peralta is back) rotation spot with maybe Small filling that long-relief/spot starter role? Or, do they just use that spot as a revolving door for the back of the bullpen?

I know Ethan Small got sick last week, and he's starting earlier this week, but could he come up and fill a rotation spot? Could they move Ashby into a permanent (until Peralta is back) rotation spot with maybe Small filling that long-relief/spot starter role? Or, do they just use that spot as a revolving door for the back of the bullpen?

Also, I know File isn't a top prospect, but he is a prospect. Not sure why they felt the need to DFA him, especially with three spots still open on the 40-man roster? Do we think they just thought now was the time? I know he's struggled a bit in Triple-A, but that part of this series of transactions has me wondering. 

Also, I know File isn't a top prospect, but he is a prospect. Not sure why they felt the need to DFA him, especially with three spots still open on the 40-man roster? Do we think they just thought now was the time? I know he's struggled a bit in Triple-A, but that part of this series of transactions has me wondering. 

1 hour ago, Seth Stohs said:

Also, I know File isn't a top prospect, but he is a prospect. Not sure why they felt the need to DFA him, especially with three spots still open on the 40-man roster? Do we think they just thought now was the time? I know he's struggled a bit in Triple-A, but that part of this series of transactions has me wondering. 

I really don't understand the current 40-man situation. Signs point to something being in the works but why so many empty spots? It's barely even late May.

5 hours ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

I really don't understand the current 40-man situation. Signs point to something being in the works but why so many empty spots? It's barely even late May.

Right, and even if it was full at 40, it sure sounds like Peralta could be put on the 60-Day IL safely. 

It worked out for the Brewers. File got through waivers and stays in the organization, which is great... Just seems like a weird risk. 

5 hours ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

I really don't understand the current 40-man situation. Signs point to something being in the works but why so many empty spots? It's barely even late May.

Right, and even if it was full at 40, it sure sounds like Peralta could be put on the 60-Day IL safely. 

It worked out for the Brewers. File got through waivers and stays in the organization, which is great... Just seems like a weird risk.