6:01PM: Right-hander Justin Grimm has also been told he will make Milwaukee’s roster, MLB Network’s Jon Heyman tweets. Grimm signed a minors contract last December, and will thus also require a 40-man roster spot before being officially selected.
Grimm posted solid numbers over 180 1/3 innings out of the Cubs bullpen from 2013-16, including a 4.10 ERA over 52 2/3 frames for Chicago’s 2016 World Series championship club. Since that memorable year, however, Grimm has struggled, and he didn’t pitch in the big leagues at all in 2019.
11:00AM: The Brewers plan to add Logan Morrison to the Opening Day roster, reports Robert Murray (Twitter link). He’ll need to be added to the 40-man roster. Morrison signed a minor-league deal with the club in January.
The 32-year-old has impressed both in the spring and into summer training camp since arriving as a non-roster invitee. He did hit 3 home runs in 33 Spring Training plate appearances, though it would be rash to draw conclusions from such a small showing. Of course, Craig Counsell and the Brewers have seen more good signs to warrant including him as part of their Opening Day 30.
With Justin Smoak in the fold and slotted in as the regular first baseman, Morrison doesn’t figure into the Brewers’ everyday starting lineup, though he’ll be the first off the bench if Smoak needs a day off. Ryan Braun is in line to get the lion’s share of at-bats at DH, but with Braun’s status for Opening Day questionable due to soreness, Morrison could see an expanded role early in the season.
The last two seasons have been unequivocally disappointing for Morrison, who’s not far removed from a 38-homer showing with the Rays in 2017. Since then, he’s bounced between a few teams, making stops with the Twins, Yankees, and Phillies, but he hasn’t caught on anywhere. Last year, he appeared in just 29 games for the Phils and posted a dismal .663 OPS. He posted solid numbers at the Triple-A level, hitting .308/.369/.640, but the Major League production has not been there. Of course, the Brewers will look to unlock a version of Morrison closer to his 2017 self, and if that happens, he could be a real bargain-bin find for the Brew Crew.
Good for him. He had a great season with the Rays in 2017.
It’s hard to believe he’s only 32.
Good stuff. He should have been more prominent for the Phillies in his tenure. He’s still a quality hitter.
When asked if it would be hard to adjust to no fans in the stands Lo Mo said “No I’ve played for the Rays and Marlins.” Epic
Outstanding.
That’s incredible. Did he really or Is it a joke?
It’s true.
The Brewers have quite an interesting line up this year. While they are not awash in stars, they have a quality starting 9 and probably have one of the top 3 deepest/best benches in baseball. If they can get decent starting pitching, they should be able to stay in most games and could surprise a lot of people in the NL Central.
Really shouldn’t be a surprise. Brewers have been playing well the last three years.
I was thinking that when watching their intrasquads on MLB at bat. I also recommend any baseball fan to tune into those broadcasts, theyve been doing a good job at making them similar to a game day broadcast
Never was given a fair shot with Rangers last year.
big ego LoMo
Exactly but these 29-34 year olds not big stars represent good value to small market teams if they catch them on a healthy year!
Today’s mlb cheap and young or expensive stars – the good old role player is fading away faster every year!
Probably launch 20 this year.
Grimm hasn’t been good since early 2016 but he might have finally turned a corner.
Most big leaguers have big egos. So what? Whats he sposed to say… ahh shucks, just glad to help the team anyway I can? Love the ego. Go get em LoMo!
he was grumpy last year when he wasnt selected to the MLB roster as early as he wanted to be. sure he was having a good year, but you don’t just say you’re too good for AAA and expect people to not thing that’s a but full if yourself.