The Milwaukee Brewers optioned infield prospect Tyler Black to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday and reinstated outfielder Blake Perkins (calf) from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Black, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has been called up to the big leagues two separate times this year and has struggled in both short stints while not getting much run for the Brew Crew. This last time around, the left-handed-hitting Canadian went 2-for-15 with an RBI, three walks and five strikeouts in just six games played. Overall, the former 33rd overall pick in 2021 out of Wright State has hit .204 (10-for-49) with two RBI, three steals and four runs scored in just 18 games. The 24-year-old should return to Milwaukee when rosters expand in September, but don't expect his playing time to suddenly increase. Gary Sanchez and Jake Bauers are the likeliest candidates for the DH spot for the Brewers moving forward.

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Tyler Black has struggled at the plate since rejoining the major leagues on August 11. Black has started three out of the eight games so far and gone 1-for-11 in the batter's box. Earlier this summer in the majors, Black held a .235/.316/.294 line across 12 games. At Triple-A Nashville this summer, the No. 4 ranked prospect in the Milwaukee system has held an excellent .276/.389/.448 slash line with 12 doubles, four triples, 11 long balls, 52 RBI, and 16 swiped bags. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 24-year-old's playing time, as he could be sent down to Triple-A in the coming weeks to continue his development. Given his production in the minors, deeper league managers should continue to hold onto Black, as he could be a viable fantasy asset down the stretch if given the playing opportunities.

The Milwaukee Brewers have recalled infield prospect Tyler Black from Triple-A Nashville. Black, the club's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline will make his third stint at the big-league level this season. For Nashville, Black has hit a solid .276 with four triples, 11 home runs, 52 RBI and 16 stolen bases. Despite his success on the farm, his brief periods in the majors have not matched up as he has struggled with eight hits in 34 at-bats to go along with 12 strikeouts and one RBI. Even though he has struggled at the big-leagues in his brief time, his numbers on the farm suggest he can still be a good big-leaguer long-term. Those in dynasty leagues should still hold onto Black, but he can be left on the waiver wire in redraft leagues with his playing time unclear at the moment and most likely being a bench bat for now. Regardless, the versatile infielder should have a bright future ahead of him.

Milwaukee Brewers first base prospect Tyler Black went 1-for-2 with two walks and three stolen bases on Thursday for Triple-A Nashville. The 24-year-old has a homer and nine RBI to go with five steals and a .290 batting average in July. The Brewers' No. 3 prospect got 34 at-bats this season in the big leagues with Milwaukee but has spent most of the season at Nashville. In Triple-A, Black is hitting .279 with 10 homers and 50 RBI with 16 stolen bases. He offers unique speed for a first baseman, which makes him an intriguing fantasy name. He could get another shot with the Brewers before the end of the season.

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Tyler Black was playing centerfield for Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, his first start there since 2022. No word from the Brewers yet on why he was out there but it certainly looks like they're at least trying to add to his versatility, either for their own benefit or to showcase his value with the trade deadline approaching. The 23-year-old is having a nice season at Triple-A, owning a .287-10-46-39-12 line in 60 games, although his brief MLB debut wasn't spectacular, going 8-for-34 (.235) with zero home runs. The speedster did steal three bases, though. The left-handed hitter has the ability to be a multi-category contributor if given a full-time role at the big league level, and should be back in the majors sometime in the second half.