I’m a Yelich fan. However, he looks off and the stats back it up. Ailing back, maybe. Some IL rest will do him good. Vaughn rolls into DH. Maybe a Williams call up?
A couple options to make room on 40:
1. Tyler Black. With no path to majors, it may be time to give a fresh start.
2. Josh Kuhnel injury settlement and release (if doable)
As Murphy says, Mitchell has the most baseball talent on this team. He’s a combo of Mike Trout and Kyle Schwarber with more speed. Yesterday marked his first full year in majors, adjusting for fluke injuries.
As he gets more experience, expect the strikeout rate to decline.
Would like to see Brewers add some veteran depth ala Moose in 2018. Someone who has won before and knows what it takes. Not saying Justin Turner, but someone like that.
Also, spend on a reliable closer. Both McGill and Uribe have shown promise, but they have also been inconsistent.
Contreras 🔥
Last year Contreras roughed it out w a broken hand, and his stats reflect that.
This year his hitting seems to be more situational, and to all fields. Power is there though.
He is the best catcher in baseball and in 1.5 years is going to get paid.
Enjoy him while he’s here.
Cut the guy some slack. He’s trying to stay on the field. Even with injuries, Garrett still has MVP upside. He needs to stay on the field.
Quick look back at 2020 draft:
19: PCA
20: Mitchell
21: Jordan Walker
22: Crochet
23: Bryce Jarvis
Could argue Crochet was a better pick, but PCA or Walker? 😕
Cut Mitchell slack, he hasn’t played a full season yet. He is a 5-tool talent who might have been the #1 overall pick if it wasn’t for his Type 1 diabetes.
PCA was #19 and he’s plateaued. Garrett had two fluky injuries (labrum, wrist), which robbed him of 3 seasons.
If he stays healthy this year, 2027 he’s an all-star
Mitchell has had bad luck w fluke injuries. He was a top 5 player in 2020 draft, but his type 1 diabetes scared teams off.
if he stays healthy he’ll be an all star this year. How bout dem apples!
It’s Milwaukee’s airport code. Not an endorsement tho. Most of these are developed by Park Ave agencies who couldn’t ID a cheese curd in a police lineup.
Brewers continue to play chess. Essentially flipping Devin Williams for two plus lefty starters w five years of control. 🔥
Hader for Contreras and Gasser. 🔥
Only Burnes for DL Hall and Ortiz looks suspect, but w Burnes and Hall on IL, judgement is still TBD. 💪