The Milwaukee Brewers’ bullpen is set to undergo significant changes for the 2025 season. Earlier this offseason, the Brewers traded two-time All-Star closer Devin Williams to the New York Yankees in exchange for left-handed starting pitcher Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin. This move marked a pivotal shift in the team’s bullpen strategy as…
The 2024 MLB season reinforced an important lesson for the Milwaukee Brewers: a team can never have enough starting pitchers. The Brewers faced significant setbacks in their rotation due to injuries, leaving them scrambling for depth throughout the year. Brandon Woodruff sidelined for most of 2023 with a shoulder injury, missed the entire 2024 season…
The Milwaukee Brewers have a history of trading quality veterans when they believe it will benefit their long-term outlook, regardless of their current position in the standings. This approach creates an opportunity for teams looking to acquire high-leverage relievers, and the New York Yankees are among those interested. One of the Brewers’ standout closers, Devin…
In 2022, the Milwaukee Brewers traded their All-Star closer Josh Hader to the Padres, receiving a substantial return. The Brewers felt comfortable making that move because they had another All-Star reliever, Devin Williams, ready to step up. Now, 2 1/2 years later, Williams’ own future with Milwaukee is uncertain. According to MLB insider Jeff Passan,…
The Brewers announced today that they have added infielder/outfielder Isaac Collins to their roster. In corresponding moves, outfielder Brewer Hicklen was sent down to Triple-A, and outfielder Christian Yelich was moved to the 60-day injured list. Collins, 27, was originally a ninth-round draft pick by the Rockies in 2019 and has yet to make his…
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff is making progress in his recovery from shoulder surgery performed last October. Although he won’t pitch in 2024, he recently achieved an important milestone in his rehabilitation. Woodruff underwent surgery to repair a torn anterior capsule, performed by Dr. Keith Meister on October 13, 2023. Despite limited details on…
Christian Yelich had hoped to return from his latest back injury by the end of the season through rest and rehab, but recent news has dashed those hopes. As of August 15, Yelich announced he will undergo surgery, marking a setback for both him and the Brewers in the short term. However, this situation might…
**MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers’ bullpen received a boost on Monday with the return of left-hander Bryan Hudson from the 10-day injured list. **Bryan Hudson Returns to Brewers’ Bullpen; DL Hall Sent Back to Triple-A** Hudson had been one of the Brewers’ to-comp relievers this season, posting a 4-1 record with a 1.60 ERA in 35…
The Milwaukee Brewers’ top pitching prospect, Jacob Misiorowski, has been promoted to Triple-A. Brewers manager Pat Murphy has outlined the team’s plans for Misiorowski for the rest of the 2024 season, which could include a potential call-up to the Major Leagues later in the year. Misiorowski has been impressive this season, pitching 79.2 innings across…
Despite trading their ace Corbin Burnes and losing multiple starters to injuries, the Milwaukee Brewers are leading the NL Central by seven games as the trade deadline approaches. They’ve used a record 16 starters this year, recently acquiring righty Aaron Civale from the Rays. Now, they’ve added Frankie Montas from the Reds in a rare…