MILWAUKEE -- Needing a fresh bullpen arm for Saturday's game against the Cubs, the Brewers summoned veteran J.J. Hoover and optioned rookie right-hander Brandon Woodruff to Triple-A Colorado Springs, a day after Woodruff covered only 11 outs of Milwaukee's walk-off win over the Cubs.
Hoover, one of the Brewers' final Spring Training cuts, needed a spot on the team's 40-man roster, so the Crew designated left-hander Tyler Webb for assignment in a corresponding move.
"We've logged a lot of innings here and some guys had some long appearances [Saturday]," manager Craig Counsell said.