Scooter Gennett has been Milwaukee’s starting second baseman since pushing Rickie Weeks aside in mid-2013, but after hitting just .159 in 20 games the Brewers have demoted the 25-year-old to Triple-A.
Gennett got off to a slow start, spent two weeks on the disabled list with a shower-related injury, and went just 4-for-34 (.118) upon returning. However, he came into this season as a career .300 hitter in 206 games and it’s not like the Brewers have a great option to replace him, especially with shortstop Jean Segura on the disabled list with a fractured finger.
Milwaukee is 13-24 and has already fired manager Ron Roenicke.