Brewers Activate Outfielder Sal Frelick From Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick has been activated from the 10-day injured list after recovering from a Grade 1 left hamstring strain sustained before the All-Star break. Frelick, who had been batting .294 with a .354 on-base percentage, .404 slugging percentage, seven home runs, 39 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases in 93 games prior to his injury, returned to lead off and play right field against the Miami Marlins. To make room for Frelick on the roster, the Brewers optioned infielder Tyler Black to Triple-A Nashville. During Frelick's absence, Blake Perkins saw increased playing time but struggled at the plate. Brewers manager Pat Murphy praised Frelick's contributions, calling what he brings to the team 'special.' Frelick's return is expected to reduce Perkins' playing time as the Brewers' starting outfield returns to full health.