The Milwaukee Brewers are cruising at 56-33, but they just got hit with another injury that could test their depth. Tuesday morning, the team announced that infielder David Hamilton has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring. Hamilton tweaked it during Monday’s 4-3 win over St. Louis. Not ideal timing with a divisional rival in town and the All-Star break still a week and a half away.
Hamilton has been a solid piece for Milwaukee this season, playing mostly second base and shortstop while providing some speed on the bases. He’s hitting .268 with 12 stolen bases and has been a reliable defender. The silver lining here is that the All-Star break starts July 14, which means Hamilton will only miss around six or seven games if he heals up quickly. The team did not give a specific timeline for his return.
Roster Moves Behind the Scenes
The Brewers also made a couple of other moves to patch things up. They selected infielder Greg Jones from Triple-A Nashville, and they transferred outfielder Brandon Lockridge to the 60-day injured list to free up a 40-man roster spot. Lockridge has been out for a while with an undisclosed issue, so this was more of a procedural move than anything surprising.
Jones is an interesting add. He’s got some pop and can play multiple positions in the infield and outfield. He was hitting .275 with 9 homers and 22 stolen bases at Nashville. The Brewers are hoping he can give them some versatility while Hamilton recovers. Fans online are already wondering if Jones can hold his own against major league pitching, but the team clearly thinks he’s worth a look.
Depth Has Been a Strong Suit
Milwaukee has dealt with a ton of injuries this year already. Key guys like Christian Yelich missed time, the rotation has been patched together at points, and the bullpen has seen its share of shuffling. Yet here they are with the second-best record in the National League. That’s a credit to the front office and the coaching staff for building a roster that can absorb hits. But losing Hamilton, even for a short stint, puts more pressure on the guys who are still healthy.
The Brewers will send pitcher Jacob Misiorowski to the All-Star Game in Philadelphia. He’s been electric this season with a 2.91 ERA and 128 strikeouts over 102 innings. He’s one of multiple Brewers heading to the midsummer classic, a nice little feather in the cap for a team that’s been flying under the radar nationally.
Tuesday’s game against the Cardinals is set for 2:15 pm ET. The Brewers will start Brandon Woodruff on the mound, and he’s looked sharp since coming back from his shoulder issues. St. Louis is hanging around in the division but has been inconsistent. Milwaukee has a chance to create some separation with a series win here. The first pitch can’t come soon enough.
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