The Tigers acquired OF Brewer Hicklen from the Brewers in exchange for cash. (Source: Cody Stavenhagen on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hicklen had been designated for assignment by Milwaukee earlier this week. He will report to Triple-A Toledo.

Tyler Black has a broken hamate bone and will miss 6-8 weeks. (Source: Curt Hogg on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Black was set to open the season in Triple-A. He likely won't return until June.

Vinny Capra went 1-for-3 in loss to the Yankees with a home run, one run scored, and one RBI.

Fantasy Impact: Despite the Brewers' defeat, Capra continued a hot spring training that saw him hit six homers. However, the 21 total games played at the MLB level raise concerns about the ability to maintain this production level for the 28-year-old. Fantasy managers should monitor his performance closely as he looks to solidify his role in the Brewers' lineup.

Freddy Peralta allowed two earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out eight over five innings in Thursday's loss to the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact: Despite the solid strikeout numbers, Peralta's inability to secure a win and a high fielding independent pitching (FIP) of 5.86 raises concerns about his consistency moving forward. His strikeouts and limiting runs suggest potential, but fantasy managers should monitor his performance closely as he seeks to improve his win-loss record.

The Brewers placed Blake Perkins on the 10-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact: Perkins was able to resume light baseball activities in the middle of March. He is likely targeting a return at some point in May.

The Brewers placed Aaron Ashby on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact: Ashby has been sidelined since the first week of March with a strained right oblique. He enters the season without a clear timetable to return.

The Brewers placed Brandon Woodruff on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact: Woodruff was able to get back on the mound in one spring training game. He'll likely re-join the Brewers starting rotation at some point in May.

The Brewers placed RHP Nick Mears on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact: Mears will be sidelined to open the season as he works his way back from an illness. He should join the Brewers bullpen at some point in April.

The Brewers selected the contract of Chad Patrick from Triple-A Nashville. (Source: Milwaukee Brewers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Patrick earned a spot in the bullpen for Milwaukee. He will hold a role in the middle innings.

The Brewers selected the contract of Jake Bauers from Triple-A Nashville. (Source: Milwaukee Brewers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bauers will open the season in a depth role at first base for Milwaukee. He'll open the season off the fantasy radar.

The Brewers placed Tobias Myers on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact: Myers is dealing with a left oblique strain. He'll have a chance to return by the end of April barring any setbacks.

Nestor Cortes Jr. will make his season debut for the Brewers on Saturday against the Yankees. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: It won't take long for Cortes to face the team that traded him this offseason. He will follow Opening Day starter Freddy Peralta.

The Brewers confirmed Wednesday that Isaac Collins will be on the Opening Day roster, per team updates, as a versatile bench option. (Source: Adam McCalvy)

Fantasy Impact: Collins’ speed and multi-position skills—outfield, second, and third—earn him a Brewers bench spot Wednesday, despite a .329 OPS in 11 games last year, with limited play expected in 2025. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on his utility for spot value in Milwaukee’s lineup if injuries create opportunities.

The Brewers optioned Jose Quintana to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, per team updates, to keep building stamina after an early March signing. (Source: Adam McCalvy)

Fantasy Impact: Quintana’s early March deal leads to a Wednesday Triple-A stretch-out, eyeing a mid-April debut for the Brewers, though no firm date is set. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on his veteran arm for value in Milwaukee’s 2025 rotation once he’s fully ramped up and joins the big-league staff.

Jeferson Quero (shoulder) will DH and bat second in a Double-A Biloxi minor-league game Monday, per team updates, after spring recovery. (Source: Brewers Player Development)

Fantasy Impact: Quero’s right shoulder surgery last April limited him to one 2024 game, but his Monday DH role post-March 10 Triple-A Nashville option signals readiness for the minors’ start. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on his bat for a 2025 Brewers call-up if he progresses—possibly behind the plate—after this initial step.

Trevor Megill hasn't appeared in a Cactus League game since March 15, as he has been pitching in minor league games instead. (Source: Adam McCalvy on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Megill's absence from Cactus League action doesn't appear to be injury-related but rather a move to get his work in on the backfields while allowing others to pitch in MLB games. He is set to open the season as the Milwaukee Brewers' closer.

Sal Frelick will start in right field and bat cleanup in Monday's spring training game against the Colorado Rockies. (Source: Milwaukee Brewers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Frelick has been out since March 18 with a sore calf, but his return for the final spring game suggests he'll be ready for Thursday’s season opener against the New York Yankees.

Brice Turang (shoulder) will play in a minor-league game Monday and is a full go for the Brewers’ Thursday opener versus the Yankees, per team updates. (Source: Adam McCalvy)

Fantasy Impact: Turang’s 2-for-4 DH outing Sunday, after over a week out, leads to Monday’s minor-league at-bats for reps, eyeing a full return at second base Thursday against the Yankees. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him, banking on his speed and bat for early value in Milwaukee’s 2025 lineup if he’s fully ready as expected.

The Brewers optioned Caleb Durbin to Triple-A Nashville.

Fantasy Impact: Durbin had been competing for one of the final spots on the Brewers Opening Day roster. Tyler Black was optioned as well.

The Brewers released OF Manuel Margot.

Fantasy Impact: Margot had a choice to opt out of his contract with Milwaukee. He will look to land another opportunity with a different team.