Brewers recall reliever Miguel Sánchez from Nashville
Tom Haudricourt
The Milwaukee Brewers recalled reliever Miguel Sánchez from Nashville on Saturday.
To open a roster spot for him, left-hander Hoby Milner was optioned back to the Sounds a day after allowing two home runs in less than an inning, including a grand slam to Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina.
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Brewers manager Craig Counsell said there will be movement up and down in the bullpen often in September for two reasons: rosters were expanded only to 28 instead of as many as 40 as in the past, and Class AAA baseball is going deeper into the month after a later start because of COVID.
“This September is different in that you don’t have this unlimited roster of pitchers to go to,” said Counsell, who used those extra relievers to lead September charges to the postseason in both 2018 and 2019.
“With that in mind, we’re still trying to be cautious with some of our guys and cognizant of where they’re at in a long season. So, we’re going to keep trying to get fresh guys here that can cover innings if asked, and that’s what they’ll do. I think we can establish a pretty good rotation of guys there.”
Left-hander Daniel Norris came out of his outing Friday with a cut on his pitching thumb, an issue he experienced previously, but Counsell said he should be OK to keep pitching when needed.
“That’s not really much to it,” Counsell said. “It’s something that happens. We’re not worried about it.
“It makes it uncomfortable for him when he pitches with it. It’s on his throwing thumb but it’s how he grips the ball. His finger digs into that part of the ball.”