Prior to game 162, the Milwaukee Brewers activated relievers Trevor Megill and DL Hall, both of whom had been out for quite some time with injuries. In order to make room on the roster, Carlos Rodriguez was optioned to Triple-A, and Erick Fedde, whose name had been in rumblings to occupy a postseason roster spot, was surprisingly designated for assignment.
Though their returns weren’t guaranteed, Megill and Hall had been quietly making progress on the side. For them to not only be activated before the playoffs, but also pitch in a live game with the energy of a sold-out home crowd behind them, provided a significant mental lift heading into the postseason, especially with both expected to play key roles in the Brewers’ October run.