MIL Journal-Sentinel: Brewers send Weeks to Class AAA Nashville

The Brewers made a series of player moves after their 13-inning victory over the Mets Tuesday night, including sending slump-ridden second baseman Rickie Weeks to Class AAA Nashville.

The Brewers replaced Weeks on their roster with infielder/outfielder Joe Dillon, who was batting .317 at Nashville with team highs of 20 home runs and 73 RBI. Dillon, who will be 32 on Thursday, is a 10-year professional who has played only 27 games in the major leagues.

The Brewers also succesfully petitioned to place reliever Scott Linebrink on the bereavement list after his wife had a baby by Cesarian section on Tuesday. Linebrink, acquired from San Diego in a trade last week, probably will not rejoin the club before Friday.

To replace Linebrink in their weary bullpen, the Brewers recalled right-hander Elmer Dessens from his minor league rehabilitation assignment to Nashville.
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The Brewers decided they could wait no longer for Weeks to shake free from his season-long slump. Weeks had surgery on his right wrist last August and experienced inflammation periodically, landing him on the DL for one three-week period.

You know your bullpen has been taxed when, with a straight face, you can go “Elmer Dessens! I’m glad to see you!”