PT TODAY: Brewers remove Knebel as closer
Aug 25 2018
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| National League | American League | |
| Brewers | Milwaukee makes plethora of moves | |
| Milwaukee Brewers RHP Joakim Soria was activated from the 10-day disabled list Friday, Aug. 24. RHP Corey Knebel was optioned to Class AAA Colorado Springs in a corresponding move. RHP Zach Davies was also activated from the 10-day DL and optioned to Class A Wisconsin. Source: MLBRosterMoves | |
| BHQ take: Knebel's demotion clearly suggests he will not be returning as closer in 2018, with saves likely split primarily among RHP Jeremy Jeffress and LHP Josh Hader, with Soria possibly notching a few spare saves when either or both is unavailable. Knebel's problematic Ctl... |
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