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The Milwaukee Brewers already are looking like they made the right move recently when it comes to the infield. Milwaukee has been pretty solid to kick off the 2025 Major League Baseball season despite pitching injuries.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / April 22

If the Brewers Have to Replace Joey Ortiz, How Will They Do It?

The Brewers pulled the trigger on their first lineup turnover of 2025 relatively early, last week, by sending Oliver Dunn to Triple-A Nashville and recalling Caleb Durbin to take over third base.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / April 18

Brewers Swap Oliver Dunn and Caleb Durbin in Hopeful Infield Upgrade

The Brewers are shaking up their infield mix. The club announced on Thursday morning that it had optioned third baseman Oliver Dunn to Triple-A Nashville, and MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy reported that Caleb Durbin will be promoted for his big-league debut this weekend.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 17

Brewers Option Torbedo Bat Wielding Infielder To Triple-A Nashville Sounds

The Milwaukee Brewers roster carousel, mostly due to their numerous hurlers on the injured list, continues as the club announced a demotion. The Brewers' infield was one of the team's biggest unanswered questions entering the 2025 campaign following the departure of shortstop Willy Adames, which led Milwaukee to look internally to fill his void.

Columbia Lions News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

Brewers release Manuel Margot, option Caleb Durbin

The Brewers announced a series of roster moves earlier today as they optioned infielders Caleb Durbin and Tyler Black to minor league camp and released outfielder Manuel Margot.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / March 20

Now That Brewers Have Committed to an Infield Plan, It's Time to Make It Viable

Now that the alignment of Joey Ortiz and Brice Turang around the Brewers infield (most days, at least) has been settled, the open question is how playing time will shake out at third base—and whether Oliver Dunn and Caleb Durbin are really up to the job.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / March 19

Brewers 27-Year-Old Seems Like Favorite To Win Roster Battle

The Milwaukee Brewers have three of their infield positons sorted right now. Rhys Hoskins obviously will be at first base. After plenty of chatter and rumors, it has been confirmed that the club will at least begin the season with Brice Turang at second base and Joey Ortiz at shortstop.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / March 9

Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the Brewers at Third Base

The Roster Situation For all the questions about the hot corner, the one thing the Brewers don’t lack is depth. Vinny Capra, Caleb Durbin, Oliver Dunn, and Andruw Monasterio are all plausible candidates for at least part-time work there.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / March 8

"Tools-Wise He Has A Much As Anybody" - How Does Pat Murphy See Oliver Dunn's Role Developing In 2025?

Pat Murphy speaks as highly of Oliver Dunn as many of his most fervent supporters, who have full faith in his toolset and natural abilities. With Matt Trueblood on site, we've been able to get some firsthand insight into how the Brewers see Dunn progressing this year.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / March 3

Oliver Dunn Has All the Bat (and Foot) Speed He Needs. He's Focused on What's Next.

Oliver Dunn doesn't train for bat speed. That's not because he fails to understand its immense benefits, though. It's just a box he's already checked. "I have in the past," when asked in the Brewers clubhouse at spring training in Maryvale whether he uses the feedback tools provided by high-te...

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker / February 28

Spring training could determine who fills Brewers' infield void in 2025

With a lot of depth in the infield, second-year Brewers manager Pat Murphy will have to figure out the perfect combination of players come Opening Day.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / February 25

Brewers bullpen falters in 12-8 loss to Mariners

Oliver Dunn goes 3-for-3 with a home run as offense puts up eight runs Box Score The Brewers’ offense came to play tonight, with many of the regulars leading the offense to an eight-run day.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / February 10

As Brewers Open Spring Training, Oliver Dunn Still Has an Open Lane

Good swing decisions are the top priority for the Milwaukee Brewers, and that mentality has served them extraordinarily well over the last several seasons.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 3

The Brewers' infield options after losing Willy Adames

For the first time in three and a half years, the Brewers enter camp with a question at shortstop.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Just Baseball / January 29

The Brewers Have Some Defensive Changes to Ponder in 2025

Over the course of the past few years, few teams have sent a more sound defensive unit to the field on a nightly basis than the Milwaukee Brewers. In both 2023 and 2024, the Crew finished in the top-10 in Defensive Runs Saved (DRS), Ultimate Zone Rating (UZR) and Outs Above Average (OAA).

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / December 17

Can Caleb Durbin and Oliver Dunn Man the Hot Corner for the 2025 Milwaukee Brewers?

Caleb Durbin and Oliver Dunn share some fascinating similarities and some distinct divergences in their playing styles. Each of them recently won the Arizona Fall League Breakout Player of the Year Award: Dunn in 2023, and Durbin in 2024.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / July 15

Brewers add Brewer Hicklen to 40-man roster

Oliver Dunn transferred to 60-day IL to clear spot The Milwaukee Brewers have selected outfielder Brewer Hicklen to the 40-man roster and optioned him to Triple-A Nashville, where he has already spent the entire 2024 season.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / May 15

Roster Moves Bring Medium-Term Plan into Focus for First-Place Brewers

On Wednesday, the Brewers optioned struggling infielder Oliver Dunn to the minor leagues, in favor of outfielder Chris Roller. After scooping up Roller amid the Guardians' roster crunch last August, the Brewers will now call on him for the first time.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / May 12

Joey Ortiz & Oliver Dunn: Is There A Method To Pat Murphy’s Madness?

Pat Murphy attributed the last week or so to seeing what Oliver Dunn can do when given the opportunity, and to be fair, Dunn has shown some positives. 50% of his batted balls are at least 95 mph, but unlocking that quality contact consistently has provided issues.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / May 6

Oliver Dunn's Whiffs Are Getting Between Him and His Strengths at the Plate

Oliver Dunn was a feel-good story out of Brewers camp. A post-hype prospect acquired in a minor trade with the Philadelphia Phillies in November, the 26-year-old infielder flashed the tools of a big-league power bat in Double-A last year.