Right-handed pitcher Bryse Wilson was claimed on waivers by the Cubs from the Phillies earlier this week.
And now, he’s on the active roster (Bluesky link):
Wilson had eight years in the major leagues before 2026, with the Braves, Pirates, Brewers and White Sox. He was pretty bad for the Sox last year (6.65 ERA in 20 appearances covering 47.1 innings) and threw in one game for the Phillies this year.
That inning for the Phillies, June 18 vs. the Mets, was the last time he threw in a game.
He’s probably stretched out enough to go maybe four or so innings. Between Wilson and Vince Velasquez, I think that’s who we will see throw in tomorrow’s game, presuming, of course, that David Peterson can give the team some length tonight against the Brewers.
I mentioned Wilson had pitched in Milwaukee, and one of those years was 2023, so Craig Counsell has some familiarity with him — Wilson threw well in relief for the Brewers that year, with a 2.58 ERA and 1.070 WHIP in 53 relief appearances. Maybe Counsell can channel some of that. Wilson was once a Top 100 prospect, back in 2019, for whatever that’s worth.
As always, we await developments. Today’s game preview will post at 4 p.m. CT.
