Brewers sign Ji-Hwan Bae as Cooper Pratt faces hamstring issue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 5:38 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers have signed infielder Ji-Hwan Bae to a minor league contract due to rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt suffering a right hamstring injury. Pratt, who has performed well in his debut season with a.272 batting average and productive defense, is undergoing an MRI after being held out of Sunday’s lineup. David Hamilton replaced him at shortstop for the game against the Minnesota Twins. With infield depth already tested by Joey Ortiz's neck issue, Bae will join the taxi squad as a precautionary measure for potential roster changes.
- •Cooper Pratt has a.272 batting average and strong defensive metrics.
- •Pratt is getting an MRI on his right hamstring injury.
- •David Hamilton is starting at shortstop in Pratt's absence.
- •Joey Ortiz is also dealing with a neck issue.
- •Ji-Hwan Bae adds experienced depth to the infield.
- 5:38 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers make a move after an update on rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt
"The Milwaukee Brewers made a roster move after an update on shortstop Cooper Pratt.
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