Atlanta Braves Announce Unsurprising Roster Decision with 30-Year-Old Outfielder After Brewers Series
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Atlanta Braves Announce Unsurprising Roster Decision with 30-Year-Old Outfielder After Brewers Series
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 23: Manager Walt Weiss of the Atlanta Braves speaks with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred prior to the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Bowman Field on August 23, 2026 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) Getty
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 22: Brewer Hicklen #53 of the Atlanta Braves hits an RBI double during the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Truist Park on July 22, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Getty
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JULY 12: Brewer Hicklen #53 of the Atlanta Braves hits an RBI double against the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth inning at Busch Stadium on July 12, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) Getty
TheAtlanta Bravesparticipated in the annual Little League Classic in Williamsport, PA, on Sunday evening.
Atlanta defeated theMilwaukee Brewersin a much-needed victory to salvage the series. Next up for the Braves is a date with theLos Angeles Dodgers(at home) this week, but Atlanta has the day off Monday, so the series against LA will begin on Tuesday.
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In a very unsurprising roster move, 30-year-old outfielder Brewew Hicklen has been sent down to Triple-A Gwinnett.
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Brewer HicklenOptioned to Minors After Little League Classic
San Diego Padres v Atlanta Braves
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 22: Brewer Hicklen #53 of the Atlanta Braves hits an RBI double during the eighth inning against theSan Diego Padresat Truist Park on July 22, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Per Little League Classic rules, each team can carry an extra man onBrewer Hicklen was the Braves player its roster, so  called up on Sunday, but with his Monday AM coffee, he's headed right back to Triple-A.Bo Naylorwas the taxi squad player for the Brewers.
He's been optioned and recalled several times this season.
Brewer Hicklen, 30, has appeared in eight games for Atlanta this season and has actually fared pretty well, posting a batting average of .386 across 19 at-bats with four doubles. He has played in parts of 4 MLB seasons and has logged 96 games with AAA Gwinnett in 2026.
In the minors this season, Hicken is batting .302 in 354 at-bats with 15 doubles, 18 home runs, and four triples. Those are very solid statistics.
GettyST LOUIS, MISSOURI – JULY 12: Brewer Hicklen #53 of the Atlanta Braves hits an RBI double against theSt. Louis Cardinalsin the sixth inning at Busch Stadium on July 12, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
Brewer Hicklen has played for four different MLB squads over his 4 seasons in the Bigs.
