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Crew options scuffling Broxton to Triple-A

PHILADELPHIA -- Keon Broxton found a fix in the Minor Leagues last season that propelled him to a strong finish. The Brewers are hoping history repeats itself.

Mired in a 3-for-50 (.060) slump, the super-streaky center fielder was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Saturday to clear a roster spot for infielder Eric Sogard's return from the disabled list. The move made Brett Phillips, No. 10 on MLBPipeline.com's list of Milwaukee's top prospects, the primary center fielder for the moment.

"Every time [manager Craig Counsell] runs me out there .