Brewers call up SS Segura

6:05 PM, Aug 6, 2012   |    comments
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Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - The Milwaukee Brewers called up shortstop Jean Segura from Double-A Huntsville on Monday.

Segura was acquired as part of a trade that sent pitcher Zack Greinke to the Angels on July 27.

The 23-year-old went 0-for-3 in his only career big league appearance earlier this season.

In 102 games at Double-A, Segura hit .304 with seven homers, 44 RBI, 37 stolen bases and 57 runs scored. .

Segura will replace Cesar Izturis on the active roster. Izturis was claimed off waivers by the Washington Nationals on Monday.

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