The Milwaukee Brewers didn’t get their sweep of the Atlanta Braves, but two out of three ain’t bad. Before their series against the New York Mets began, they announced news about Eryks Rivero and several others.
While the Brewers lost the pitching matchup between Tyler Mahle and Shane Drohan, they still made it interesting, with a 4-2 final score.
The Brewers begin their new series against the Mets on Tuesday.
Milwaukee Brewers Release 6 More Players
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MAY 04: Manager Pat Murphy #21 of the Milwaukee Brewers (3rd from R) visits the mound to remove Thyago Vieira #49 during the seventh inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on May 04, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 6-5. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)
On August 23rd, Heavy reported on the Brewers releasing Josh Timmerman. Now, that released list has expanded by six names.
Via the MiLB Transactions page, the Brewers have released six more players:
- DSL Brewers Blue released OF Eryks Rivero.
- ACL Brewers released LHP Russell Smith.
- DSL Brewers Blue released OF Nicolas Barrios.
- DSL Brewers Blue released SS Romano Donato.
- DSL Brewers Blue released RHP Carlos Canales.
- DSL Brewers Gold released RHP Christopher Peralta.
Looking at Eryks Rivero
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Pat Murphy #00 of the Milwaukee Brewers looks out from the dugout during a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
One of the six players released was the aforementioned Rivero.
Rivero is a 19-year-old outfielder. The 6-foot-1, 186-pound player was in his second year within the Brewers system.
In 29 games, he recorded 18 hits, six doubles, 14 RBIs, and one stolen base while hitting a .214 batting average.
Rivero signed a minor league contract with the Brewers back in 2025.
Game 3 Numbers at a Glance, MLB Standings, & Milwaukee Brewers 80 Wins Magic Number
GettySOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 23: A general view during the third inning of the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers at Bowman Field on August 23, 2026 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
The Brewers may have lost their final game against the Braves; there are numbers to be encouraged by.
The Brewers received multi-hit games from Christian Yelich, William Contreras, Andrew Vaughn, and Jackson Chourio.
They also got some solid pitching performances out of the bullpen. DL Hall and Bryse Wilson threw a combined 2.1 innings of no-run baseball.
The Brewers’ magic number to clinch a playoff spot is still 19 games. With 31 games left in their schedule, the Brewers’ magic number to win the top spot in their division is 30. However, they can likely win their division without that.
NL Central MLB Standings
- Milwaukee Brewers: 81-50
- Chicago Cubs: 75-56 (6.0 Games Back)
- St. Louis Cardinals: 66-66 (15.5 Games Back)
- Pittsburgh Pirates: 63-69 (18.5 Games Back)
- Cincinnati Reds: 62-69 (19 Games Back)
National League Leaders
- Milwaukee Brewers: 81-50
- Los Angeles Dodgers: 80-51
- Atlanta Braves: 76-55
On Monday, August 24th, the Brewers will enjoy an off day in preparation for the next stretch of games. After that off day, the Brewers play seven games in seven days to close out August.
In addition to their series against the Mets, they play three games against the Texas Rangers with one final game against the Cubs.
One way or another, it should be an interesting final stretch of the month before the real fun begins in September.
Milwaukee Brewers Cut 6 More Players Loose After Atlanta Braves Series