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Brewers call up Canadian infielder Tyler Black before game against Rays

Apr 30, 2024 | 3:47 PM

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers called up Canadian prospect Tyler Black before their game Tuesday night against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.

The 23-year-old Black, from Toronto, was selected by Milwaukee in the first round — 33rd overall — in the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft

The left-handed-hitting infielder is batting .303 with five homers, 18 runs batted in and three steals at Triple-A Nashville.

Black has hit .281 with 28 homers, 134 RBIs and 76 steals in 238 games over four minor-league seasons.