Fri May 23 01:00:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text, followed by a rewritten version as a news article:

**Summary:**

The Milwaukee Brewers have made several roster moves. Right-handed pitcher Aaron Civale has been reinstated from the injured list, and right-handed pitcher Carlos Rodríguez has been recalled from Triple-A Nashville. To make room, right-handed pitcher Easton McGee has been optioned, and veteran right-handed pitcher Joel Payamps has been designated for assignment due to his poor performance this season (8.35 ERA). Payamps’ struggles are seen as a combination of bad luck and declining performance, although advanced metrics suggest he may be better than his ERA indicates. Civale’s return bolsters a Brewers rotation that has been plagued by injuries, with several other pitchers on the injured list nearing their return.
Milwaukee has 39 players on the 40-man roster.

**News Article:**

**Brewers Activate Civale, Designate Payamps Amid Roster Shuffle**

**MILWAUKEE** – The Milwaukee Brewers announced a series of roster moves on Thursday, aiming to bolster their pitching staff while addressing underperformance. Right-handed pitcher Aaron Civale has been activated from the 15-day injured list, providing a welcome return to the starting rotation. In a corresponding move, right-hander Carlos Rodríguez has been recalled from Triple-A Nashville.

The moves necessitated some tough decisions. Right-handed pitcher Easton McGee has been optioned, and veteran reliever Joel Payamps has been designated for assignment.

Payamps, 31, has struggled significantly this season, posting an 8.35 ERA in 18 1/3 innings. His struggles appear to be related to bad luck and a decline in performance in fielding and striking out batters.
Manager Pat Murphy commented that the team hopes Payamps will land in a spot where he can get back to his former self.

Civale’s return comes at a crucial time, as the Brewers’ rotation has been hit hard by injuries. Several pitchers remain on the injured list, including Brandon Woodruff, DL Hall, Nestor Cortes, Robert Gasser, Jose Quintana, and Aaron Ashby. Woodruff, Hall, and Quintana are nearing return.

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