Brewers outfield is without two key contributors vs. Reds

Milwaukee Brewers outfield will be without two key contributors against Cincinnati Reds Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins (16), outfielder Brandon Lockridge (20) and outfielder Sal Frelick (10) celebrate a 12-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

Milwaukee Brewers outfield is without two key contributors against Cincinnati Reds

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Tyler Koerth_ | Last updated Aug 15, 2025 10:04 PM ET

The Milwaukee Brewers are in the midst of a pivotal 19-game-in-18-day stretch, and they're short-handed as they open their series against the Cincinnati Reds. Outfielder Isaac Collins is missing time due to the birth of his child. Blake Perkins is also unavailable.

Outfielder Blake Perkins is unavailable against the Cincinnati Reds

Per Blake Perkin’s MLB transaction page, he was placed on the bereavement list on Aug. 14. The bereavement list is a temporary roster designation that allows a player to take time off due to a death or serious illness in their immediate family.

Tyler Black and Steward Berroa have been called up by the Milwaukee Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers outfield will be without 2 key contributors against Cincinnati Reds 5 Mar 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Brewers infielder Tyler Black (7) throws from first during a spring training game against the San Diego Padres at American Family Fields of Phoenix. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

With Collins and Perkins unavailable against the Reds, veteran reporter Francys Romero reported that Tyler Black and Steward Berroa were called up to the big leagues. Black is primarily an infielder, whereas Berroa is a speedy outfielder.

The players' absence did not affect the Brewers in the win column as they won the first game, 10-8.

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

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