Brewers option Keston Hiura to minors, call up Connor Sadzeck

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Keston Hiura has once again been sent back down to the minors. Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Brewers option IF Keston Hiura to minors, call up RHP Connor Sadzeck

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Robin Adams | Last updated 7/13/22

The Milwaukee Brewers have sent Keston Hiura back to Triple-A Nashville again. Right-handed pitcher Connor Sadzeck was selected to take his place on the roster.

RHP Connor Sadzeck selected from Triple-A Nashville.

INF Keston Hiura optioned to Triple-A Nashville. pic.twitter.com/y7aUz6qAy4

— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) July 13, 2022

Hiura is hitting .239/.354/.451 with eight home runs and 17 RBI while with the Brewers this season. His .805 OPS is third on the team behind Mike Brosseau and Victor Caratini. In five games with Nashville, Hiura is hitting .421/.522/.895 with three home runs and 10 RBI.

Who Is Connor Sadzeck?

Connor Sadzeck will be making his first MLB appearance (assuming he is used) since 2019. In 33 career games (and innings), he has a 0-1 record with a 2.18 ERA and 1.52 WHIP. Sadzeck did not play in 2020 due to the minor-league season being canceled. He pitched for the Chicago White Sox Triple-A affiliate before being released in August of 2021. The Brewers then signed him as a free agent.

In 24 games this season with Nashville, Sadzeck has a 0.96 ERA and 1.04 WHIP. He is 1-1 with three saves and 35 strikeouts in 28 innings.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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