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Brewers Designate Jacob Nottingham For Assignment, To No Surprise

Sep 18, 2020; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jacob Nottingham (26) hits a grand slam home run during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

The Milwaukee Brewers have reinstated catcher Jacob Nottingham from the IL, and immediately designated him for assignment.

The writing was on the wall. This was a long time coming for the 26 year old Jacob Nottingham.

Last December, when the Brewers decided to tender contracts to both Omar Narvaez and Manny Pina, Nottingham was once again down to the third catcher on the depth chart.