MILWAUKEE -- Hernan Perez believes in second chances, and he's being rewarded for it.
The Brewers utility man is in the midst of a season that has caught the eye of his manager Craig Counsell, thanks in part to signing a Minor League deal with the Crew 10 days after the club removed him from the 40-man roster.
Perez entered Saturday batting .285 with five home runs while spending time at six defensive positions for Milwaukee, including a 10-for-21 start to the second half that includes one homer, seven RBIs and a 1.214 OPS.
In 2015, the Brewers claimed Perez off waivers from Detroit, where he was once a top prospect but exhausted his Minor League options after struggling in limited action.