Just when Keston Hiura got his bags unpacked, he’s already on his way back down to Triple-A Nashville. Hiura returned to the Milwaukee Brewers on May 24 after being optioned to Nashville earlier in the month. Still, the Brewers elected to send the 24-year-old back down to Triple-A after his struggles at the major league level continued.
The once highly-touted prospect has gotten off on the wrong foot this season, perpetuating a downward slide from his sophomore season with the Brewers. Hiura started the season at the major league level but batted just .152 with an on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) of .