PT TODAY: Brewers remove Knebel as closer

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Brewers | Milwaukee makes plethora of moves
Milwaukee Brewers RHP Joakim Soria was activated from the 10-day disabled list Friday, Aug. 24. RHP Corey Knebel was optioned to Class AAA Colorado Springs in a corresponding move. RHP Zach Davies was also activated from the 10-day DL and optioned to Class A Wisconsin.  Source: MLBRosterMoves
 
BHQ take: Knebel's demotion clearly suggests he will not be returning as closer in 2018, with saves likely split primarily among RHP Jeremy Jeffress and LHP Josh Hader, with Soria possibly notching a few spare saves when either or both is unavailable. Knebel's problematic Ctl...

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