The Brewers have designated outfielder Alex Presley for assignment, per a club announcement. Taking his place on the roster is utilityman Jake Elmore, whose contract was purchased by Milwaukee.
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Presley, 30, has bounced around quite a bit in recent years. He got a chance with the Brewers, but was only able to post a .198/.271/.293 batting line in 129 plate appearances. Presley showed promise earlier in his career with the Pirates, but has never been able to sustain success at the major league level.
As for Elmore, 29, this represents his fifth-straight season of action in the majors, each of which have come with different organizations. He’s just a lifetime .215/.277/.288 hitter but is valued for his defensive versatility and contact ability. Elmore was hitting .320/.428/.380 over 182 Triple-A plate appearances on the year, with 26 walks against 19 K’s.
New starting LF for the Red Sox.
Id rather have Brentz
I’d rather have Rice.
Thank god! He was a waist of a roster spot that only had 4 bats on the bench as it is. Elmore has raked in aaa so let’s see if he gets playing time since our whole infield is solid at the plate right now
Jake from State Farm?! Oh, Elmore.
How bout Middelbrooks with the month he has had. How does he not get a call ? #RakeShow.