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It’s been a busy weekend for the Milwaukee Brewers. The team extended their win streak to three with a win Saturday afternoon in the nation’s capital, and plenty of news — some good, some bad — continues to roll in. Here’s a quick roundup of everything we know.
- Jacob Misiorowski, who exited Friday night’s game in Washington with a cramp after 5 1/3 no-hit innings, seemingly avoided a serious injury. The team officially has a TBD spot slated for Wednesday’s series finale in St. Louis, which would be Misiorowski’s turn through the rotation. We’ll see if he makes that start as scheduled or if he’s pushed back a few days to give him some precautionary rest. See a couple of quotes from Pat Murphy re: Miz below. (Note: the Brewers have an off day on Thursday before returning to action Friday in Milwaukee, so it wouldn’t be at all surprising if he took the ball in that one.)
- Todd Rosiak reported that Murphy also confirmed Sunday morning that Angel Zerpa is currently deciding whether or not to have Tommy John surgery. Zerpa, who went on the injured list earlier in the week with forearm tightness, will seemingly face a lengthy absence regardless. We’ll keep you posted as we learn more.
- After a foul ball off his foot/ankle Saturday night in Nashville, outfielder Jackson Chourio’s X-rays reportedly came back negative, good news for a guy who was expected to return to the majors on Monday. Based on the latest news, Chourio’s return may be delayed a few more days. First baseman Andrew Vaughn, who went on a rehab assignment alongside Chourio this week, is still expected to return Monday in St. Louis.
- Brice Turang was scratched from Sunday’s lineup shortly before first pitch with an illness. It’s unknown how serious the illness is, but we’ll likely see him at some point in St. Louis this week.
- While we’ve got you, a few more quick updates on other players on the IL:
- Brandon Woodruff, the latest addition to Milwaukee’s IL, is currently out with right shoulder inflammation after a short start with decreased velocity on Thursday. Given that an MRI showed no structural damage, Woodruff seems optimistic he’ll miss close to the minimum 15 days.
- Quinn Priester made another rehab start on Friday with Triple-A Nashville, though he continues to struggle with command — a common issue among players returning from thoracic outlet syndrome. Over five total innings in three rehab appearances, Priester has allowed nine runs on seven hits, eight walks, and two hit batters, striking out five on 136 pitches. He threw 62 pitches in Friday’s appearance, though he allowed five runs in that one. He’s expected to make at least a few more rehab starts, meaning he won’t be back in the majors until at least mid-May.
- Christian Yelich has begun ramping up his hitting and running as he works his way back from a left groin strain that has kept him out since mid-April. He’s targeting a mid- to late May return, meaning we should see him on a rehab assignment in the coming weeks.
- Jared Koenig began a throwing program on April 28 as he works back from a UCL sprain in his throwing arm. He’s targeting a late May/early June return.
- Rob Zastryzny, who went on a rehab assignment in early May after starting the season on the IL with a shoulder strain, suffered a ribcage strain during that assignment. He’s now back to playing catch as of April 24, with a late May/early June return.
- Lastly, outfielder Akil Baddoo, who missed the second half of spring training after a left quad strain, is still out with no updates since he went on the 60-day IL to begin the season. Given that designation, he’s out until at least June.
