Walking wounded: The Brewers were awaiting word on a medical exam on first baseman Eric Thames, who left the game Sunday in New York with a groin strain. Hoover had that right because he had been sent outright to the minors in the past.
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Hoover elected free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment to Colorado Springs. The Brewers also announced that reliever J.J. When things aren't going good, that's when you have to fight the most. "I can't thank (Greene) enough for everything he has done for me, teaching me new ways to catch and new things," Nottingham said. He has worked hard on his defense, which was an issue at the time he was acquired, getting lots of help from catching instructor Charlie Greene. 209 with nine home runs and 48 RBI in 101 games. Nottingham struggled last season at Class AA Biloxi, batting. 12, 2016, with pitcher Bubba Derby for outfielder Khris Davis, who has hit 90 home runs since that deal. Nottingham was acquired from the Oakland Athletics on Feb. He hit his first home run there Sunday and had four runs batted in, with two walks and eight strikeouts. 519 slugging percentage in eight games with the Sky Sox. There are going to be some growing pains but he's going to do great. It's not an easy level to play in, no matter how old you are. "I'm going to do whatever I can to help him as much as possible. I've already talked to him about going to the video room to look at some things. I can help him just by sitting with him and watching the game. "I'm excited that he's here, happy for him. A sixth-round draft pick by Houston in 2013, Nottingham was traded to the Athletics in 2015 and Vogt took him under his wing and will continue to help guide him this week. Veteran catcher Stephen Vogt, on the DL with a shoulder strain, first met Nottingham when the two were in Oakland's system. You find the parts that you need to get better at." "You prepare for everything but there are things that happen up here that you have to experience. It's an experience he can take back to Triple-A and use as a springboard. "My first thought was this is a week where we set him up for the rest of the season. "This is a huge moment, probably the biggest moment of a guy's career," Counsell said. No matter how much Nottingham plays this time around, Counsell said the time spent in the majors, watching how experienced players go about their business, can be invaluable. Bethancourt is not on the 40-man roster, however, and the Brewers obviously didn't want to add him for what likely would be a short stay.
The Brewers have a catcher at Colorado Springs, Christian Bethancourt, with 161 games of major-league experience who also was playing well there. He had made a significant improvement and development in his receiving ability." The thing that stuck out with Jacob for me this spring was there was a noticeable difference, mostly in how he caught. "But he also needs, preferably, significant experience in Triple-A as well. "The fact it was Jacob means he was ready for this," Counsell said. That DL move was retroactive to Friday, the most days allowed to do so. Nottingham was summoned by the Milwaukee Brewers from Colorado Springs to fill in for catcher Manny Pina, who was placed on the 10-day disabled list after his right calf strain did not improve enough over a five-day period for him to play. MLB: Live scoreboard, box scores, standings, statistics HAUDRICOURT: Brewers try to prepare players for roster roulette "When they gave me the news, I was a little in shock but I embraced it."ĪNALYSYS: Brewers' ragged start at home gets worse with loss to lowly RedsīREWERS PODCAST: Injuries, Josh Hader, 'The Sandlot' remake It's a blessing," Nottingham said Monday afternoon after donning a major-league uniform for the first time. "You definitely dream about it as a little kid. Not at age 23, with only eight games of experience at the Class AAA level. As with any player, Jacob Nottingham's dream was to play in the major leagues but there's no way he expected it to happen this soon.
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