Brewers rotation crisis easing after May debut, Harrison return
Key Questions
What happened to Brandon Woodruff?
Brandon Woodruff underwent shoulder surgery and is likely out until 2028, ending his season.
How did Jacob Misiorowski perform in his return?
Misiorowski returned from arm fatigue with a historic start, striking out 7 straight batters and totaling 12 Ks with 0 walks, tying a franchise record.
Why was Lance McCullers Jr. designated for assignment?
The Brewers DFA'd McCullers after just two relief appearances following his recent acquisition.
What is the status of Sal Frelick?
Sal Frelick was placed on the IL while seeking a second opinion on his injury.
How did the Brewers perform against the Rockies?
The Brewers lost 5-2 on Thursday but rebounded with 8-5 and additional wins on Friday and Saturday behind strong pitching from Gasser and Misiorowski.
Who are the Brewers targeting in trades?
Trade targets include Detmers, Soriano, Ray, Wacha, Mize, May, Gray, Holmes, Ryan, and Skubal due to extreme rotation needs.
What injury updates are there for other Brewers players?
D.L. Harrison is awaiting an MRI, Logan Henderson dealt with a forearm cramp but earned a win, and Brice Turang is day-to-day.
What notable achievement did rookie Pratt have?
Rookie Pratt hit his first career home run during the series.
Jacob Misiorowski leads MLB with 1.58 ERA, 200 Ks, set franchise record. Dustin May has 2.08 ERA through two starts. Kyle Harrison returned from IL with dominant 5 IP, 10 K. Logan Henderson pitched well but win streak snapped. Jack Drohan struggled, Robert Gasser shaky (loss 8/14). Brandon Sproat optioned, Bryse Wilson re-signed, Lyon Richardson DFA'd then re-signed to minors. Grant Anderson recalled to replace Abner Uribe (forearm IL). Rotation depth improving but inconsistency remains.