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Brewers Bench Prized Rookie Pitcher to Manage Workload for Playoff Run
4 Aug
Summary
- Brewers place rising star pitcher Jacob Misiorowski on injured list with shin contusion
- Misiorowski has already reached near his career-high innings pitched this season
- Brewers have an easy upcoming schedule, allowing them to rest Misiorowski
As the Milwaukee Brewers continue their quest for a deep postseason run in 2025, they have made the strategic decision to place prized rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski on the injured list. The 23-year-old right-hander, who earned an All-Star nod just five games into his MLB career, has been sidelined with a shin contusion sustained from a line drive off the bat of the Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki.
While the injury itself is not considered serious, the Brewers have opted to take a cautious approach with Misiorowski's recovery. The young pitcher has already accumulated 96 2/3 innings this season, nearly matching his professional high of 97 1/3 innings set last year. With the Brewers locked in a tight race in the National League Central and facing a crowded playoff landscape, the team believes it is prudent to manage Misiorowski's workload and ensure he is fully healthy for the stretch run.
The Brewers' decision to sideline Misiorowski comes at an opportune time, as their next 10 games are against the struggling Washington Nationals, Atlanta Braves, and Pittsburgh Pirates. This allows the team to give Misiorowski the necessary rest and recovery without significantly impacting their playoff positioning. When he returns, the Brewers will face stiffer competition, including a crucial five-game series against the second-place Chicago Cubs.
"The kid is special," Brewers veteran Brandon Woodruff said of Misiorowski. "Take care of this, have him fully ready to go for the stretch and the end of the year - probably be a good thing."
