PT TODAY: MIL gives Vogelbach chance to show HR skills

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Brewers | Keston Hiura sent down
Milwaukee Brewers INF Keston Hiura was optioned to the team's alternate training site Monday, May 3.   Source: MLB.com
 
BHQ take: Hiura's demotion after a slow start at the plate gives LHB Daniel Vogelbach, also slumping at the plate, a chance to play 1B regularly, at least vs. RHP in the short-term. Third baseman Travis Shaw could also see time at 1B, particularly when utility infielder Daniel Robertson returns from the IL. Hiura seemed like an important cog in the MIL offense entering 2021, though his 59% ct% attests to his struggles. Vogelbach is a contact-challenged power...

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