Lara is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Lara will head to the bench after he went 2-for-6 with a double, two walks and a run while starting both games of Saturday's doubleheader. Though he isn't locked in as a regular in the Milwaukee outfield just yet, the switch-hitting Lara will likely be a mainstay in the lineup against left-handed pitching and should handle at least a part-time role versus righties.
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Brewers' Luis Lara: Promotion official
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The Brewers recalled Lara from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.
There were some conflicting reports about whether Milwaukee would be promoting the 21-year-old Tuesday while David Hamilton (hamstring) continues to be evaluated, but the top prospect has now officially been called up ahead of the doubleheader in St. Louis. Lara inked a seven-year, $31 million extension with the Brewers in early June and has been an offensive force at Nashville this year with a .324/.436/.474 slash line, nine home runs and 24 steals in 78 games. Milwaukee's starting outfield is currently in good health, so Lara may have to settle for a semi-regular role unless the club is willing to give him a look in right field over Sal Frelick.
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Brewers' Luis Lara: Promotion decision not finalized
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The Brewers have not yet made a decision on a potential promotion of Lara from Triple-A Nashville, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
A report from Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com earlier Tuesday indicated that Lara would be called up ahead of Tuesday's doubleheader in St. Louis. While that could still happen, the Brewers won't make a decision until the MRI results on David Hamilton's left hamstring are in. Lara has produced a .321/.432/.470 batting line with nine home runs, 24 stolen bases and a 54:48 BB:K over 78 contests with Nashville this season.
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Brewers' Luis Lara: Promoted to High-A
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Lara was promoted to High-A Wisconsin on Monday, Ben Badler of Baseball America reports.
Lara -- as an 18 year old -- posted a .733 OPS and 39:46 BB:K over 318 PA with Single-A Carolina, and the Brewers are ready to give him a shot at the next level. If he can maintain that type of plate discipline he will have a shot to rise up prospect rankings in the coming years.
