Frelick Out, Lara In
Brewers Place Sal Frelick on 10-Day IL with Shoulder Strain; Luis Lara Promoted to Start
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Blake Perkins was recalled from Triple-A Nashville to fill the brewers' roster spot after Frelick landed on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain; Perkins had previously appeared in 34 games for Milwaukee with 11 RBIs and three stolen bases and offered defensive versatility in the outfield.
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Luis Lara, ranked as Milwaukee’s No. 4 prospect, was promoted to the majors to help cover Frelick’s absence; he’s expected to start in right field as Milwaukee slots Chourio and Mitchell in the outfield alongside him.
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Frelick’s injury is a right shoulder strain, confirmed by imaging, prompting the IL move announced Saturday after he exited Friday’s game while attempting a throw.
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Prior to the injury, Frelick had been effective for Milwaukee, posting a .269/.313/.385 slash line since June 9 with 11 RBIs, six doubles and eight runs in 29 games, and was noted for elite defense in right field.
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain, the team announced Saturday. The move came after Frelick left Friday's game against the Miami Marlins while attempting a throw, with imaging confirming the strain, according to Brewer Fanatic.
To cover the loss, the Brewers made two moves. They recalled Blake Perkins from Triple-A Nashville and promoted top prospect Luis Lara to the majors. Manager Pat Murphy was blunt about Frelick's timeline, saying he won't be able to go "anytime soon," per Yahoo Sports.
Frelick's Shoulder Strain Ends a Hot Stretch
Frelick had been one of Milwaukee's better hitters lately. Since June 9, he posted a .269/.313/.385 slash line across 29 games. He drove in 11 runs, hit six doubles, and scored eight times. His defense in right field was also considered elite.
The injury happened during a throw in Friday's game against Miami. WKOW reported the Brewers moved quickly, placing him on the 10-day IL the following day after imaging confirmed a right shoulder strain. Murphy offered little hope for a fast return.
Blake Perkins Returns From Triple-A Nashville
Blake Perkins was recalled from Triple-A Nashville to fill Frelick's roster spot, WKOW reported. This isn't new ground for Perkins. He already appeared in 34 games for Milwaukee this season. In that time, he recorded 11 RBIs and stole three bases.
Perkins also brings defensive flexibility. He can play multiple outfield spots, which gives manager Pat Murphy options when setting his lineup. His familiarity with the big-league club should help him step in quickly.
Top Prospect Luis Lara Gets His Major League Shot
The bigger headline may be Luis Lara's promotion. Lara is ranked as Milwaukee's No. 4 prospect. He is expected to start in right field, with Jackson Chourio and Garrett Mitchell filling out the outfield around him, according to Brewer Fanatic.
Lara's call-up is the kind of opportunity that can define a young player's career. The Brewers are giving him a real chance to prove himself at the major league level while Frelick recovers. How long that window stays open depends on how quickly Frelick heals.
Brewers Juggle Outfield Depth During Key Stretch
Losing Frelick is a real blow. He was healthy, hitting well, and playing strong defense. The Brewers now need Lara and Perkins to hold things together until he returns. Neither player has logged heavy major league time this season.
Milwaukee's front office moved fast to address the gap. Recalling a veteran like Perkins while also promoting a high-ceiling prospect like Lara gives Murphy two different tools to work with. The Brewers will hope at least one of them can step up, per JSON Line.
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