Berroa was claimed off waivers from the Dodgers in July and is hitting .243 with a .671 OPS between his stops in the minor leagues this year. In seven games for Class AAA Nashville, Berroa is 4 for 24.

Hall had consistently been able to provide the team quality long relief innings in low-leverage spots, eating up innings for other arms in the bullpen. The 26-year-old had been enjoying his best year yet in his fourth season in the big leagues, posting a 3.35 ERA and striking out 27 batters in 19 appearances.

The Brewers’ roster is littered with speed and defense. Brice Turang, Sal Frelick, Jackson Chourio, Collins, Blake Perkins, Caleb Durbin, and Joey Ortiz all fit this bill. Out of that group, all but Ortiz has been above average offensively this season.

The Brewers announced some details surrounding the Aug. 24 game against the Giants, when the team will pay tribute to late broadcaster Bob Uecker.

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Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich had planned to debut a special Bob Uecker-themed bat during MLB Players Weekend last year, but a back injury sidelined him at the time.

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