Week(s) In Review: Up, Down, and Everything In Between

If you've missed any of the action since the All-Star Break, here's your quick recap.

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Weekly Snapshot

Record Last Week(s): 5-3 (60-45 Overall)
Runs Scored: 32
Runs Surrendered: 31
Standing: 1st NL Central (6.0 GA)

Transactions

07/28/24 - Sent RHP J.B. Bukauskas on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds.
07/28/24 - Activated RHP Nick Mears.
07/28/24 - Activated RHP Devin Williams from the 60-day injured list.
07/28/24 - Designated RHP Janson Junk for assignment.
07/28/24 - Optioned LHP Tyler Jay to Nashville Sounds.
07/27/24 - Placed LHP Bryan Hudson on the 15-day injured list retroactive to July 24, 2024. (Left oblique strain)
07/27/24 - Colorado Rockies traded RHP Nick Mears to Milwaukee Brewers for RHP Bradley Blalock and RHP Yujanyer Herrera.
07/27/24 - Recalled LHP Tyler Jay from Nashville Sounds.
07/26/24 - Placed LHP Rob Zastryzny on the 15-day injured list retroactive to July 25, 2024. (Left elbow tendinitis)
07/26/24 - Recalled RHP Janson Junk from Nashville Sounds.
07/24/24 - Placed LF Christian Yelich on the 10-day injured list. (Low back inflammation)
07/24/24 - Sent RHP J.B. Bukauskas on a rehab assignment to ACL Brewers.
07/24/24 - Activated C Gary Sánchez from the 10-day injured list.
07/21/24 - Activated LHP Jared Koenig from the 15-day injured list.
07/21/24 - Sent LHP DL Hall on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds.
07/21/24 - Designated RHP Joel Kuhnel for assignment.
07/21/24 - New York Mets traded LHP Tyler Jay to Milwaukee Brewers for RHP TJ Shook.
07/21/24 - Optioned LHP Tyler Jay to Nashville Sounds.
07/20/24 - Sent RHP Devin Williams on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds.
07/19/24 - Sent C Gary Sánchez on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds.
07/19/24 - Sent LHP Jared Koenig on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds.
*Draft pick signings not included.

Breakdown

The Brewers resumed play after the break with a two-game series in Minnesota. Game one of that series would see a twelve-inning thriller, with the Brewers putting away the Twins 8-4. Game two would see the Brewers' only offensive surge as of late. Eric Hasse would hit two homers, and Jackson Chourio would add a big fly and 3 RBIs in an 8-7 win. Milwaukee would follow up with a series win over Chicago next. It was a series more pitching-oriented than anything, with the Brewers being the teams coming up with the late hits. Milwaukee does not play the Cubs for the rest of the regular season.

It wasn't just sweet victory for the Brewers though. The Marlins came to town and took two games to end the week. Both the pitching and offense struggled, with Freddy Peralta, Jared Koenig, and Elvis Peguero all failing to be effective. Perhaps a little bit of magic from a old friend got the Brewers back on the right track Sunday, as Milwaukee would win the series finale with Ryan Braun in town for his induction into the Walk of Fame.

It's been a interesting stretch of days since the All-Star break. As that week's festivites ended, the teams within the league started to get ready for the trade deadline. Milwaukee swung their first trade of deadline season with the Rockies on Saturday, while other NL Central teams like the Cubs have been active over the weekend as well. And despite the struggles and success of the team on the field, the largest story was Christian Yelich reaggravating his injured back. It's unknown how long, or even if Yelich will be back in the season. Suddenly the Brewers luxury of shopping an extra outfielder might turn into shopping for another one.

Of course, if you're looking for Brewers deadline coverage, there's no better than right here at Brewer Fanatic.

Highlights

How about Jackson Chourio starting to heat up?

See the caption.

Turang can do it with the bat too.

Eric Hasse has done nothing but hit since being called up.

How about the Chourio flashing the leather?

3 Stars of the Week

3rd Star - Rhys Hoskins (6H, 3 BB, 3 HR, 7 RBI)

2nd Star - Bryse Wilson (5.0 IP, 1H, 1 ER)

1st Star - Jackson Chourio (12 H, 2 2B, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 2 SB)

Looking Forward