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Brewers Pitcher Out for Season After Surgery
6 Jul
Summary
- Brian Fitzpatrick underwent Tommy John surgery this week.
- He will miss the remainder of the 2026 and part of 2027 seasons.
- Return could range from late June 2027 to early 2028.
Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Brian Fitzpatrick will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2026 Major League Baseball season and likely into 2027. Fitzpatrick, 26, underwent Tommy John surgery earlier this week, as confirmed by manager Pat Murphy. This surgery means the promising young pitcher will be out for an extended period.
Fitzpatrick, a 10th-round pick in 2022, made his MLB debut this season after steadily progressing through the minors. He posted strong ERAs in Triple-A and made five appearances for the Brewers with a 1.35 ERA before his injury. He was placed on the 60-Day Injured List on June 9.
The typical recovery timeline for pitchers after Tommy John surgery is between 12 and 18 months. Based on this, Fitzpatrick's earliest return could be in late June or early July of 2027. If his recovery takes the full 18 months, he could miss the entire 2027 season and return in early 2028.
