On Friday evening, the Milwaukee Brewers will open up a series with the Pittsburgh Pirates (at home).
The Brewers are coming off a 5-4 loss to the Tigers (in Detroit).
Luis Matos finished the game with one hit and one run in three at-bats.
GettyLuis Matos #21 of the Milwaukee Brewers dives into home to score against the Detroit Tigers on a double by Blake Perkins in the seventh inning at Comerica Park on April 23, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
Before Friday’s game, the Brewers announced the news that they had designated Matos for assignment (h/t MLB Trade Rumors).
Adam McCalvy of MLB.com wrote: “Brewers moves: 1B/OF Tyler Black and LHP Shane Drohan recalled from Triple-A Nashville RHP Carlos Rodriguez optioned to Triple-A Nashville OF Luis Matos designated for assignment”
1B/OF Tyler Black and LHP Shane Drohan recalled from Triple-A Nashville
RHP Carlos Rodriguez optioned to Triple-A Nashville
OF Luis Matos designated for assignment
Matos appeared in nine games for the Brewers.
He batted .200 with four hits and one run.
The 24-year-old was traded (via the San Francisco Giants) less than one month ago.
The Giants wrote (via X) on March 30: “OF Luis Matos traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations.”
MLB Social Media Reacts To Matos News
GettyLuis Matos #21 of the Milwaukee Brewers walks back to the dugout during the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on April 05, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
@GrateDayzz: “No more Matos💔💔💔”
@HendrickMS24: “It’s unbelievable the Brewers actually paid money for Matos…”
@ReviewngTheBrew: “After today’s roster moves, there is now an open spot on the Brewers’ 40-man roster.”
@ImNotHuman123: “Luis Matos hits the waiver wire again:”
Ryan Glasspiegel: “Luis Matos final act as a Brewer was to be part of an improbable rally off Skubal with no outs in the top of the 7th that was a net $-492 difference my life, one of his rare highlights with The Crew (then the pen blew a lead) 😂😂”
Jake Kirby: “Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Luis Matos was designated for assignment on Friday, April 24, 2026. Garrett Mitchell and Sal Frelick are candidates to see increased playing time following Luis Matos’ designation for assignment.”
GettyMAY 13: Luis Matos #29 of the San Francisco Giants rounds the bases after he hit a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second inning at Oracle Park on May 13, 2024 in San Francisco, California.
Matos spent the first three years of his career with the Giants.
In 2023, he appeared in a career-high 76 games, batting .250 with two home runs, 14 RBI’s, 24 runs and three stolen bases.
Brewers Right Now
GettyManager Pat Murphy of the Milwaukee Brewers looks on prior to game three of the National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on October 08, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Brewers are currently 13-11 in 24 games, which has them at the bottom of the National League Central.
They are 7-5 in the 12 games they have played at home.
Following their series with the Pirates, the Brewers will remain at home to host the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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