Brewers Designate Luis Rengifo For Assignment
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Milwaukee Brewers have recalled infielder Cooper Pratt and designated infielder Luis Rengifo for assignment due to Rengifo's continued offensive struggles this season.
- Rengifo, signed to a $3.5 million one-year deal, has hit just .205/.280/.254 with a 53 wRC+ in 209 plate appearances, failing to hit any home runs as a Brewer.
- With Rengifo entering DFA limbo, the Brewers may explore trade interest but likely face limited options given his performance and contract; he could reject an outright assignment and become a free agent.
- Pratt, primarily a shortstop in the minors, is expected to take over the Brewers' shortstop duties, while Joey Ortiz and David Hamilton may compete for playing time at third base.
- The Brewers might seek a third base upgrade at the trade deadline if Ortiz and Hamilton do not improve offensively, as both have struggled at the plate this season.
