Brewers vs. Mets postponed on July 1, but the Crew shakes up its roster. Anthony Seigler gets the call-up while Rob Zastryzny hits the IL. Read more!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Tuesday was supposed to be about baseball, but Mother Nature had other plans, postponing the Brewers' series opener against the New York Mets. While the players got an unexpected day of rest, the front office was hard at work, orchestrating a series of roster moves that have fans buzzing. The Crew is bringing up former first-round pick Anthony Seigler for his potential MLB debut and recalling pitcher Easton McGee, signaling a fresh look for the team heading into the heart of the season.
Craig Yoho has been nothing short of electric, posting a 0.94 ERA with a staggering 101 strikeouts in just 57 2/3 minor league innings.
The biggest news of the day was the flurry of transactions. Infielder/catcher Anthony Seigler, once a first-round pick by the Yankees, is getting his first taste of the big leagues. His versatility could be a major asset. Joining him is pitcher Easton McGee, who impressed with a 2.25 ERA in two appearances earlier this season. These moves come at a cost, however. Outfielder Daz Cameron was designated for assignment after a tough stretch at the plate, hitting just .195. The bullpen also took a hit, with reliable reliever Rob Zastryzny (2.03 ERA in 15 games) landing on the 15-Day Injured List. It's a classic 'next man up' scenario for the Brew Crew.
As if to underscore the team's depth, MLB Pipeline released its updated Brewers Top 30 Prospects list, and it's a thing of beauty. Four Brewers now rank in the overall MLB Top 100: catcher Jeferson Quero (No. 47), shortstop Jesus Made (No. 55), shortstop Cooper Pratt, and hard-throwing righty Jacob Misiorowski. Quero is still recovering from a torn labrum, but his bat is eagerly awaited. The report reinforces that the talent pipeline is flowing, with many top prospects having a 2025 ETA. Perhaps the most eye-popping name is Craig Yoho, whose video-game-like numbers prove the Brewers have high-impact arms on the way.
The reason for all this off-field action was the postponement of Tuesday's game against the Mets. While fans will have to wait to see the team back in action, the unscheduled break could be a blessing in disguise. It gives new arrivals Seigler and McGee an extra day to get acclimated to the clubhouse and allows the bullpen a moment to breathe. The game will be rescheduled for a later date, likely as part of a future doubleheader.
While the rain washed out the game, it couldn't dampen the excitement around the Brewers. With fresh faces on the big-league roster and a farm system bursting with talent, the organization is clearly focused on both winning now and building for a dominant future. Now, all eyes turn to the rest of the series, where we'll hopefully get back to baseball and see what this newly shuffled roster can do against the Mets.
