Sep 08 2009
Brewers tidbits
- Corey Hart was activated from the 15-day DL today. He had been out with an emergency appendectomy. He won’t return to the lineup until Wednesday. Said Hart , “I feel like I can come back here and do some things.” I want to steal [bases], but I don’t know if my legs are there quite yet.”
- Mat Gamel was recalled to the active roster today, but manager Ken Macha said Casey McGehee will get the bulk of the starts at 3b until the end of the season. A semi-puzzling move, as Gamel is seen as the long-term answer at third, not McGehee.
- Manny Parra left Tuesaday’s start against the Cardinals in the first inning with neck spasms. Carlos Villanueva replaced him on the mound. Parra is probably day to day.
- Ryan Braun is back in the lineup for Tuesday’s game after missing Monday with “aches and pains” in his shoulder. His bat certainly would’ve helped as the Brewers were shutout on one hit by Chris Carpenter.
- The Brewers purchased the contract of relief pitcher John Axford from AAA Nashville on Monday. Axford, 26, had a 2.77 ERA at three levels this season. He’ll work in middle relief for the Brewers.
- The team released relief pitcher Jesus Colome on Sunday. He was activated from the DL on Friday after suffering from a forearm strain, and he was let go to clear space on the 40-man roster, assistant GM Gord Ash said.
- Yovani Gallardo will have his next start skipped. Gallardo has pitched a career-high 175 innings this season, and the Brewers don’t want to put too much strain on his arm since the team is out of the playoff race.
- Mike Cameron will be out until at least Friday with a strained hamstring. Corey Patterson and Jody Gerut will fill in until Mike is healthy enough to return.
