The Milwaukee Brewers have lost rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt for the foreseeable future following a right hamstring injury. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementHowever, in doing so they had to create space, and that resulted in left-hander Drew Rom being designated for assignment. MORE: Brewers player decides to leave organization after 6 gamesThe reality is Milwaukee likely wanted to keep Rom, but he was the most expendable player on the roster given the circumstances. Unfortunately for the Brewers, a struggling team in the Athletics took advantage and claimed Rom off waivers after Monday's loss to the San Diego Padres. Rom should also benefit from a longer leash in the Athletics organization, where consistent playing time will be far easier to come by than it was in Milwaukee.