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MLB.com recently put together roster, lineup, and rotation predictions for each team in baseball. Following the Durbin trade, MLB.com projected David Hamilton, <\/a>one of the players coming to Milwaukee in the deal, would fill Durbin’s role at the hot corner. They projected Hamilton would hit ninth, one spot behind shortstop Joey Ortiz.<\/p>\n David Hamilton is the simplest short-term replacement at third base Sep 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Boston Red Sox second baseman David Hamilton against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n “Manager Pat Murphy toyed with the idea of batting Yelich leadoff late last season, and Chourio, Turang and Frelick also made many starts in the top spot,” the site’s uncredited author wrote. “However the hitters are ordered, this is mostly the same group that ranked second in the Majors last season in on-base percentage and third in runs scored.”<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Hamilton is the easy solution at third base. He was part of the return for Durbin, but he’s not quite the same level of player.<\/p>\n Still, Hamilton plays the game the way the Brewers like it played. He’s a solid defender, thought he’s not anything special. But he’s quick and aggressive. The Brewers will need to get the most out of his bat if they’re going to play him every day.<\/p>\n Milwaukee will likely use Hamilton as a short-term solution until Jett Williams is ready for the big leagues. Williams was acquired in the aforementioned Peralta deal, and he’s seen as one of the most intriguing infield prospects in the game.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n More MLB: Brewers’ Pat Murphy Breaks Silence on Controversial Freddy Peralta Trade<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Milwaukee](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/89255ac79aac0b7c0760363aa73a87c5.jpeg\"\/)
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