Rebuilding teams can be a land of opportunity for players seeking a chance to stake their claim.
Such is the case for third baseman Will Middlebrooks, who was called up Monday by the Brewers from Class AAA Colorado Springs. Three days later, veteran Aaron Hill, who had seen most of the action at third base, was traded to Boston, opening the position.
The Brewers plan for Hernan Perez and Middlebrooks to see the majority of the action at third base until further notice. Middlebrooks, who got the start Saturday against St.