Brewers Activate David Hamilton, Designate Braden Shewmake

Milwaukee Brewers announced that infielder David Hamilton was activated from the injured list after recovering from a left hamstring strain. The move was confirmed before the team's Friday game against the Colorado Rockies. At the same time, the club designated infielder Braden Shewmake for assignment.

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Hamilton left a July 6 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals with hamstring tightness after hitting a seventh-inning double and had not appeared in a game since.

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• David Hamilton (28) has appeared in 74 games this season, posting a .240 batting average, a .317 on-base percentage, three home runs, 15 RBIs and 18 stolen bases. He has started 36 games at third base, 25 at shortstop and four at second base.

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• Braden Shewmake (28) recorded two hits in seven at-bats with one RBI and one steal in four games for Milwaukee. He was acquired from the Houston Astros for cash considerations earlier in the month; with Houston he batted .256 with a .272 on-base percentage, three homers and nine RBIs in 30 games.

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Hamilton’s activation restores a versatile infielder capable of covering three positions, addressing the Brewers’ depth needs after his injury. Designating Shewmake for assignment clears a roster spot, giving the club flexibility to consider additional moves or promote a prospect.

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With Hamilton cleared to play, the Brewers enter their series against Colorado with a full complement of infield options. The designation of Shewmake indicates the team will reassess his role during upcoming roster decisions.

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