Bandy pulling for Vogt to rejoin catcher battle

Bandy nabs Bote at second SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Jett Bandy is not just down a competitor in the race to be the Brewers' second catcher, he is down a pregame throwing partner, too. And while Stephen Vogt's shoulder injury could boost Bandy's own bid for a spot on the Brewers' Opening Day roster, Bandy is anything but happy about it.

"I've seen the biggest improvement from last year to this year in his throwing," Bandy said. "He worked so hard all offseason. It just stinks. I feel for him."

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Vogt was shut down earlier in the week after developing discomfort in his shoulder. An MRI revealed a strain, and Vogt had a checkup with a team doctor on Saturday while Bandy logged…