Stephen Vogt C/1B/DH FA Fri 12/1/17 10:19 AM
Stephen Vogt
C/1B/DH FA
Vogt agreed to a $3.065 million deal with the Brewers for 2018, avoiding arbitration, Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
This was presumably a close call, as there was some speculation that the Brewers would non-tender Vogt this offseason. He was cut loose by the A's midway through last season after hitting just .217/.287/.357 in 54 games. Vogt was better with the Brewers (.254/.281/.508) but when factoring in his below-average defense behind the plate, he only graded out as a replacement level player with Milwaukee. Manny Pina will be the unquestioned starter heading into 2018, due to his defensive prowess, but Vogt figures to get some starts against righties when the Brewers want to opt for offense over defense. This is a non-guaranteed deal, so he will still need to make the club this spring.
Stephen Vogt C/1B/DH FA Sun 10/1/17 12:10 PM
Stephen Vogt
C/1B/DH FA
Vogt is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Vogt made nine straight starts for the Brewers down the stretch run, but after the team was eliminated from playoff contention Saturday, he'll be given a well-earned day off. Jett Bandy will take over behind the plate and bat eighth during the regular season's final game.
Stephen Vogt C/1B/DH FA Fri 9/29/17 11:49 PM
Stephen Vogt
C/1B/DH FA
Vogt went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's win over the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Making his eighth straight start for Milwaukee, Vogt powered the offense, helping keep the Brewers alive in the wild-card hunt. He's had a trying season, from being designated for assignment by the A's to missing a significant stretch with a knee injury, but Vogt has come on strong over the past week or so. He figures to remain behind the plate for the final two games of the regular season with Manny Pina (thumb) still unable to go.
Stephen Vogt C/1B/DH FA Wed 9/27/17 12:08 AM
Stephen Vogt
C/1B/DH FA
Vogt went 3-for-4 with two runs and three doubles in Tuesday's win over the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Vogt's three-double performance tied the Brewers' single-game record. With fellow catcher Manny Pina likely out for season with a sprained left thumb, the 32-year-old backstop has been receiving near everyday catching duties recently. Unfortunately, he has yet to take full advantage of his extended opportunity, as Vogt is hitting just .149 during September and has thrown out only one attempted base-stealer on the month. Despite his starter status, the veteran isn't very fantasy-relevant outside of deeper two-catcher formats at this point.
Stephen Vogt C/1B/DH FA Sun 9/17/17 11:00 AM
Stephen Vogt
C/1B/DH FA
Vogt is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
The Marlins are throwing left-hander Dillon Peters, so the Brewers will deploy a righty-heavy lineup that includes Manny Pina behind the plate.
Stephen Vogt C/1B/DH FA Mon 9/11/17 4:29 PM
Stephen Vogt
C/1B/DH FA
Vogt is not in the lineup Monday against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
As usual, Vogt will head to the bench with a left-hander (Steven Brault) toeing the rubber for the opposition. Manny Pina will take over behind the dish in his stead, batting sixth.
Stephen Vogt C/1B/DH FA Sun 9/3/17 11:28 AM
Stephen Vogt
C/1B/DH FA
Vogt is out of the lineup Sunday against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Vogt has made four straight starts behind the plate, benefiting from extra reps left behind by Manny Pina while he dealt with a hip injury. Pina is back in action Sunday, so Vogt will be awarded a regular day off.
Stephen Vogt C/1B/DH FA Wed 8/23/17 10:18 PM
Stephen Vogt
C/1B/DH FA
Vogt hit a solo home run in the ninth inning during Wednesday's loss to San Francisco.
EDGE Analysis
Vogt entered as a pinch hitter and pulled the Brewers within two runs of the lead, but the comeback bid ultimately fell short. The veteran catcher sports an incredible .297/.341/.757 slash line since joining Milwaukee. However, those are likely unsustainable numbers, and Vogt is splitting starts with Manny Pina behind the dish.
Stephen Vogt C/1B/DH FA Fri 8/18/17 3:56 PM
Stephen Vogt
C/1B/DH FA
Vogt (knee) was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list prior to Friday's game against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Vogt rejoins the major-league club after spending just over a month on the disabled list due to a strained MCL in his left knee. The 32-year-old was able to appear in six rehab outings, going 4-for-19 at the dish during that span. Moving forward, he figures to get a couple starts each week while spelling Manny Pina from behind the plate.
Stephen Vogt C/1B/DH FA Wed 8/16/17 3:48 PM
Stephen Vogt
C/1B/DH FA
Vogt (knee) played first base with Triple-A Colorado Springs on Tuesday and will appear in another game with the club Thursday, with a return to the Brewers on tap for this weekend's series against Colorado, MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports.
EDGE Analysis
Barring any setbacks, Vogt should be back with the Milwaukee prior to the team's west coast road trip that starts in Colorado this weekend. He is still on pace to rejoin the club prior to Friday's game, and provided encouraging signs during his second rehab start, going 2-for-3 at the plate while feeling fine after a day in the field.