The Brewers have designated outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis for assignment, the team announced (via Twitter). The move creates 25-man roster space for Jeremy Jeffress, who was acquired by Milwaukee earlier today.
This is the second time Nieuwenhuis has entered DFA limbo this season, as the outfielder was previously designated and then outrighted off Milwaukee’s roster in April. Nieuwenhuis will again have the option of rejecting an outright assignment (if he isn’t claimed or a trade isn’t worked out) to become a free agent, though he chose to remain in the Brewers organization during his first outright.
Nieuwenhuis just had his contract purchased by the Brewers two days ago when Milwaukee designated Wily Peralta for an assignment. In 16 games and 31 overall plate appearances for the Crew this year, Nieuwenhuis has just a .115/.258/.269 slash line. The six-year veteran played in a career-high 125 games for the Brewers in 2016, getting some playing time for the rebuilding club after four previous seasons as a part-timer with the Mets and Angels.
Always liked this guy hope he finds an MLB spot somewhere
He used to destroy the Cubs. He’d be terrible against every other team, then play the Cubs & turn into an all star. Similar to what Grichuk does
Would not be shocked to see the Pirates grab him
Now that you mention it, I wouldn’t be either. No AAA outfield depth at all right now, and he’s as good or better than any of the “AAAA” guys they’ve been using as injury replacements.
Good ole’ Captain Kirk. My favorite modern Mets cult hero!
Agreed