Brewers DFA Rule 5 pick Walsh

MILWAUKEE — The Brewers’ experiment with Rule 5 Draft pick Colin Walsh is over, as the infielder was designated for assignment before Tuesday’s game against the Cardinals.

Despite posting a .317 on-base percentage, Walsh had only four base hits in 63 plate appearances and batted a league-worst .087. Due to Rule 5 regulations, Walsh will go on waivers before the A’s, the team from which he was drafted, have a chance to take him back into their organization.

“Anytime you start with Rule 5 picks, it’s a tough spot to begin with,” Brewers manager Craig Counsell said. “In the end, the way our roster shook out and playing time shook out, we weren’t really able to give him consistent at-bats.

Walsh did display a keen eye at the plate in accumulating 15 walks.

The 26-year-old infielder’s plate discipline was what initially made him an intriguing prospect to Milwaukee when they selected him from Oakland in December. In 2015 with the A’s Double-A affiliate Midland Rockhounds, Walsh walked 124 times.

“What I think Colin demonstrated to us is that he has an elite skill that can …

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