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Brewers' Ashby: The versatile ace ready to shine?
27 Feb
Summary
- Aaron Ashby is a valuable multi-inning relief pitcher for the Brewers.
- Manager Pat Murphy plans to build up Ashby for potential starting rotation insertion.
- Ashby previously missed an entire season due to a torn labrum.
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy is carefully managing pitcher Aaron Ashby's spring training build-up. Ashby, a highly valuable left-handed pitcher known for his multi-inning relief appearances, is being prepared for a potential transition to the starting rotation. Murphy emphasized Ashby's importance, noting his ability to fill various pitching roles.
Last season, Ashby posted a 2.16 ERA over 66 2/3 innings, primarily in relief. He also served as an opener during the playoffs. The Brewers are intentionally limiting innings for their regular pitchers this spring, with only 18 of the team's first 56 spring innings thrown by major league camp pitchers. Ashby's development is key, especially considering he missed the entire previous season after tearing his labrum in 2022, where he had 19 starts.
