A couple of quick notes on today’s off day, as there has been a bit of news regarding a couple of minor leaguers:
Tyler Black, fresh off of a disappointing spring in which he was unable to snag a major league roster spot, has a fractured hamate bone (a small bone in the hand) and will miss 6-8 weeks. Curt Hogg reported the fracture, but it’s unclear exactly when it occurred. Regardless, it’s been a discouraging couple of weeks for one of the Brewers’ more highly-regarded prospects.
The other news is in regards to outfielder Brewer Hicklen, who, alas, will no longer be the most appropriately named player in the major leagues.