23 Keon Broxton CF

Broxton was left off the Brewers' 25-man roster ahead of the NLCS against the Dodgers.

In his place, Xavier Cedeno was added to the roster as a left-handed relief option. With a lengthier series in store for Milwaukee, it shouldn't come as any surprise that the club elected to add another pitcher while leaving off Broxton, who is primarily utilized as a defensive replacement.

Broxton went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 9-4 win over Washington.

Broxton handed the Brewers a one-run lead in the fifth inning after clubbing his third homer of the season. He was recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Saturday when rosters expanded, and he figures to serve as an extra bat off the bench during the final month of the regular season.

Broxton was recalled from Low-A Wisconsin on Saturday.

The Brewers' outfield is even more crowded than usual in the month of September, so Broxton's primary value could come as a late-inning defensive replacement, a role that doesn't bring much fantasy value. The 28-year-old has hit .197/.319/.393 with two homers and five steals in 31 games for the Brewers this season.

Broxton was sent down to Low-A Wisconsin on Wednesday.

The fact that Milwaukee sent Broxton to nearby Wisconsin instead of shipping him back to Triple-A Colorado Springs implies that he may return to the big-league level in the near future. Broxton had spent the last week with the team, going 2-for-7 with a triple while typically serving as a defensive replacement. Matt Albers (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day DL in a corresponding move.

Broxton was recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Monday.

Broxton has hit just .185 in 25 games for the Brewers this season, but he's walked and hit for power, leading to a respectable enough .323 on-base percentage and .370 slugging percentage. He's also stolen four bags and played excellent defense, giving him value as a bench player.