As the Yahoo Sports report details, the Milwaukee Brewers face a tight 40-man roster crunch as the August 3 trade deadline approaches. Following recent additions including Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon, the team’s 40-man roster is operating at maximum capacity, according to Reviewing the Brew. Milwaukee Brewers Roster Crunch Strains Trade Deadline Plans To … Read more
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff will undergo season-ending surgery to repair his right shoulder capsule. The 33-year-old veteran, who previously underwent a similar procedure in October 2023, intends to pursue a full rehabilitation with the goal of returning to the mound, though a comeback is not expected before 2028. Surgery and Long-Term Recovery Timeline … Read more
The Milwaukee Brewers activated right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on July 17, 2026, announcing he will initially pitch out of the bullpen. Acquired in a trade with the Houston Astros, the 32-year-old joins a rotation-depleted Milwaukee staff as the team navigates multiple injuries to key starting pitchers. Rotation Depth and the Brewers’ Bullpen Strategy Milwaukee’s decision … Read more
In a move aimed at clearing salary space ahead of the August 3 trade deadline, the Houston Astros have traded veteran starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr., left-handed reliever Colton Gordon, and cash to the Milwaukee Brewers. In exchange, the Astros acquired minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder, the son of Brewers legend Prince Fielder. The trade, … Read more
The Milwaukee Brewers officially promoted top outfield prospect Luis Lara to the major leagues on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. To accommodate the 21-year-old on the active roster, the club optioned outfielder Blake Perkins to Triple-A Nashville. The move follows recent injury concerns regarding infielder David Hamilton, who exited Monday’s game early. A Rapid Rise for … Read more
Jacob Misiorowski, the Milwaukee Brewers’ flamethrowing right-hander, became the fastest starting pitcher in baseball history on June 26, 2026, when he threw a 105.5 mph fastball to Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong during an 0-2 count in the first inning of a 6-2 Brewers victory at American Family Field. The pitch tied him with … Read more
Cooper Pratt made his MLB debut in a Brewers uniform on Tuesday night, grounding out in all three at-bats but smiling as the team secured its 12th straight series-opening victory. The win came against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, where Milwaukee jumped out to an early lead behind a strong start from right-hander Devin … Read more
The Milwaukee Brewers designated infielder Luis Rengifo for assignment on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to clear roster space for the promotion of top prospect Cooper Pratt. Rengifo departs Milwaukee after posting a .534 OPS in 185 at-bats, ending a one-year, $3.5 million free-agent tenure that failed to meet the club’s expectations. The Promotion of Cooper … Read more
“Cooper Pratt, the Brewers’ 21-year-old shortstop, is set to make his Major League debut after being promoted from Triple-A Nashville, according to MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy. The move, expected to be finalized Tuesday, marks a pivotal moment for the 2026 season and the team’s infield strategy. Pratt’s promotion follows his eight-year, $50.75MM extension with Milwaukee, the … Read more
MILWAUKEE — Jacob Misiorowski threw a 104.5 mph fastball, the hardest pitch by a starting pitcher since tracking began in 2008, during a 6-0 Brewers victory over the Phillies on Friday, according to MLB.com. The pitch, which set a franchise record for a starter, came in the first inning against Kyle Schwarber, who later described … Read more