Fantasy Baseball News

David Hamilton went 1-for-3 in a loss to the Phillies with one run scored and two stolen bases.

Fantasy Impact: Hamilton has struggled at the plate of late, recording hits in three of his last nine contests. The infielder has battled stretches of inconsistency throughout the season for manager Pat Murphy, batting .241 with four home runs, 26 RBI, 47 runs scored, and 30 stolen bases across 117 games.

Grant Anderson began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville. (Source: MLB)

Fantasy Impact: Anderson recorded a 1-2-3 inning of work on nine pitches.

The Brewers sent LHP Rob Zastryzny outright to Triple-A Nashville.

Fantasy Impact: Zastryzny will remain in the Brewers organization.

Sal Frelick went 1-for-1 in Friday’s 6-5 win over the Orioles with one walk, one RBI, and one stolen base.

Fantasy Impact: Frelick has provided mixed results at the plate of late, recording hits in four of his last eight contests. The outfielder has battled lapses in consistency at the plate when inserted into a versatile Brewers lineup for manager Pat Murphy, batting .236 with four home runs, 39 RBI, 36 runs scored, and seven stolen bases across 106 games.

Bo Naylor went 1-for-3 in a loss to the Pirates with a two-run home run and one walk.

Fantasy Impact: Naylor has heated up since being added to the roster, driving in runs in two of his last three contests. The catcher remains difficult to trust when inserted into a versatile Brewers lineup for manager Pat Murphy, batting .154 with three home runs, five runs scored, and 10 RBI across 31 games.

Kyle Harrison allowed four earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out two over 1 2/3 innings in Thursday's loss to the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact: Harrison has underwhelmed of late, allowing four earned runs or more in each of his last four trips to the mound. The left-hander has battled disappointing command late in the season for manager Pat Murphy in the Brewers rotation, posting a 4.25 ERA and 1.34 WHIP with a 10-5 record and 10.9 K/9 ratio through 25 appearances.

Jake Bauers went 1-for-3 in a win over the Pirates with one double, one run scored, one stolen base, and two walks.

Fantasy Impact: Bauers continues a dynamic stretch of late, getting on base in 19 of his last 20 contests. The outfielder remains one of the more explosive bats as part of a deep Brewers lineup for manager Pat Murphy, carrying an .891 OPS with 26 home runs, 83 RBI, 88 runs scored, and 11 stolen bases across 136 games.

Garrett Mitchell was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Pirates with neck tightness. (Source: Adam McCalvy on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mitchell will continue to be further evaluated. He is day-to-day for now.

The Brewers optioned Brandon Sproat to Triple-A Nashville. (Source: Adam McCalvy on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Sproat struggled in the ninth inning on Wednesday. There will be a corresponding move on Friday.

The Giants claimed RHP Joel Kuhnel off waivers from the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact: Kuhnel was designated for assignment by Milwaukee. He will add relief depth for San Francisco.

JoJo Romero (appendicitis) was activated from the IL on Tuesday. (Source: Todd Rosiak on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: JoJo Romero has yet to pitch for the Brewers since they acquired him in a deadline deal with the Cardinals. In 44 games out of the St. Louis bullpen, Romero posted a 3.35 ERA with 43 strikeouts across 43 innings. He gives the Brewers another quality reliever for the stretch run and into the playoffs.

The Brewers activated RHP Abner Uribe from the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact: Uribe missed the past couple of weeks with a flexor strain. He will return to a high-leverage role in the Brewers bullpen.

Luis Lara went 2-for-4 in a win over the Mets with one one walk, one run scored, and one stolen base.

Fantasy Impact: Lara continues a solid stretch of late, reaching base in 10 of his last 11 contests. The outfielder offers manager Pat Murphy another impactful option as part of a deep Brewers lineup, batting .267 with one home run, 17 RBI, 16 runs scored, and three stolen bases across 39 games.

The Brewers designated INF Jonathan Ornelas for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: Ornelas will likely clear waivers.

The Brewers sent INF/OF Jihwan Bae outright to Triple-A Nashville.

Fantasy Impact: Bae cleared waivers after being designated for assignment.