In 2017, Logan Morrison hit 38 home runs for the Tampa Bay Rays as their starting first baseman. In the two seasons since, injuries have derailed Morrison’s career and he’s been relegated to Triple-A and signing minor league deals and hopes to resurrect his career with the Brewers.
Also, in 2017, the Brewers took unheralded Jesus Aguilar off waivers and he raked his way through spring training to an Opening Day roster spot. In 2018, Ji-Man Choi was an unheralded minor league signing who played extremely well in spring training and earned an Opening Day spot as well.