Milwaukee Brewers Injuries
Adrian Houser Headed To Injured List
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser (groin) exited Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Cardinals in the fourth inning with a strained right groin and will be headed to the injured list, per manager Craig Counsell. Houser took the loss, allowing three runs on two hits and four walks with three strikeouts over 3 1/3 innings. A disappointing regular season will end on a down note for the 29-year-old, who went 6-10 with a 4.73 ERA6.05 K/9 rate, and 4.12 BB/9 rate over 21 starts.
Luis Perdomo Heads To The Injured List
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Luis Perdomo (calf) has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Sept. 24, with a right calf strain. This move clears up a roster spot for the Brewers to activate starter Freddy Peralta (shoulder), who is starting on Sunday vs. the Cincinnati Reds. The 29-year-old Perdomo has a 3.80 ERA and 1.14 WHIP across 23 2/3 innings of relief this season.
Freddy Peralta Will Start Sunday Vs. Cincinnati
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) will return to the team on Sunday and start against the Cincinnati Reds. The 26-year-old hurler has been out since September 8 with right shoulder inflammation so he will be on a strict pitch count, according to manager Craig Counsell. Shoulder injuries have limited Peralta to just 15 starts on the season but he's been pretty reliable whenever he takes the mound. He owns a 4-3 record, 3.45 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 76:25 K/BB ratio over 70 1/3 innings.
Freddy Peralta Could Return This Weekend
Milwaukee Brewers skipper Craig Counsell said that right-hander Freddy Peralta (shoulder) could return from the injured list to rejoin the starting rotation this weekend against the Cincinnati Reds. Peralta is currently listed as TBA for Sunday's contest. The 26-year-old has been out since Sept. 8 when he began experiencing fatigue in his right shoulder. But it sounds like he's nearing a return to the Brewers' rotation, and he can help fantasy managers down the stretch. Before his injury, Peralta was 4-3 with a 3.45 ERA (3.07 FIP), a 1.02 WHIP and a 76:25 K:BB in 70 1/3 innings over his 15 starts for the Brew Crew. The Reds would also be a nice return matchup, although it's unclear if Peralta would be on a limited pitch count in his first start back.
Eric Lauer Trending Towards Starting Friday
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Eric Lauer (elbow) is trending towards coming off the injured list to start on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds on the first day he's eligible to return. Lauer is throwing his second bullpen session on Tuesday, and barring a setback, it looks like he'll return to Milwaukee's rotation to begin a weekend series against Cincinnati. The 27-year-old southpaw last started on Sept. 7, when he surrendered seven earned runs on six hits (two homers) while walking one and striking out four in just 2 2/3 innings in a loss to the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Without going on a minor league rehab assignment, Lauer will be a bit risky as a fantasy option, even against the lowly Reds. In 26 starts in 2022, he's gone 10-7 with a 3.91 ERA (4.74 FIP), a 1.25 WHIP, 138 K's and 52 walks in 145 innings pitched.
Freddy Peralta Throws Off Mound Monday
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta (shoulder) threw off a mound on Monday in a significant step in his recovery. Peralta was able to throw off flat ground on Saturday, so this is another step as he tries to return to Milwaukee's starting rotation to close out the year. The 26-year-old has been on the injured list for over a week with right shoulder fatigue, but he's clearly making progress. The Brewers expect Peralta to make it back before the end of the regular season, barring a setback. However, even if he does, time is running out for him to make an impact for fantasy managers. Peralta is 4-3 on the year with a 3.45 ERA (3.06 FIP), a 1.02 WHIP and a 76:25 K:BB over 70 1/3 innings and 15 starts.
Aaron Ashby To Return Tuesday
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby (shoulder) will come off the 15-day injured list to start a bullpen game on Tuesday against the New York Mets, according to skipper Craig Counsell. Ashby has been out since late August with left shoulder inflammation, but he'll return to the team for the final few weeks of the regular season as the Brew Crew try to earn the last wild-card spot in the National League. The 24-year-old southpaw is expected to pitch mostly in a relief role for Milwaukee the rest of the way, which makes him unattractive in fantasy. In 23 appearances (17 starts) for the Brewers in 2022, Ashby has gone 2-10 with a 4.58 ERA (4.05 FIP), a 1.43 WHIP, 116 strikeouts and 43 walks over 96 1/3 frames.
Eric Lauer Placed On The 15-Day Injured List
The Milwaukee Brewers placed Eric Lauer (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation. He underwent an MRI Thursday, which revealed "encouraging" results. The 27-year-old will miss at least the next two weeks and is eligible to return on September 23. He owns a 10-7 record with a 3.91 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and 138 strikeouts across 145 innings in 2022. Milwaukee recalled Trevor Kelley recalled from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Fantasy managers with an IL spot should continue to stash Lauer.
Aaron Ashby Will Return As Reliever
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Aaron Ashby (shoulder) will throw off a mound Sunday or Monday but is not being stretched out to start. He was placed on the injured list on August 22 with left shoulder inflammation. The Brewers are looking to add him to the roster soon, and the shift to relief allows for a quicker return to the staff. He owns a 4.58 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and a 116:43 K: BB across 96 1/3 innings in 2022. With the decision to shift Ashby to the bullpen, he mainly becomes a stash in dynasty leagues and loses most of his fantasy appeal in 2022.
Eric Lauer Gets “Encouraging” MRI Results
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Eric Lauer (elbow) received some good news after undergoing an MRI on his strained left elbow on Thursday. Lauer left his Wednesday start early, but said the early read was "encouraging" and that he'll undergo more tests on Friday after having another meeting with his doctor. It's still to be determined if the positive attitude means he'll avoid a long-term injury or just avoid an IL stint, but we should get more clarity of his situation on Friday or Saturday after more scans are completed. Lauer has pitched to a serviceable 3.91 ERA and 1.25 WHIP with 10 wins and 138 K through 145 IP, and would be a tough loss to the rotation with teammate Freddy Peralta heading back to the IL.
Freddy Peralta Heading Back To Injured List
Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell stated after Thursday's doubleheader that starting pitcher Freddy Peralta will be placed on the injured list after he left his start early with shoulder fatigue. Counsell mentioned that he had no new symptoms, but the fatigue was a continuation of what he's experienced in his recent outings. This trip to the IL could put a nail in the coffin of Peralta's 2022 campaign where he's tossed just 70 1/3 IP to a 3.45 ERA and 1.02 WHIP. An official move will be made on Friday, so managers who need the roster space down the stretch run can afford to cut ties with the 26-year-old.
Freddy Peralta Exits Early With Shoulder Fatigue
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) left his start early in the third inning on Thursday against the San Francisco Giants with right shoulder fatigue, according to the team. In his two innings before departing, Peralta didn't allow a run or a hit while walking two and striking out three. Given the fact that he already missed 10 weeks of the season with a right shoulder strain, there's a pretty good chance we won't see him again in 2022. Heading into Thursday's outing, the 26-year-old Dominican had gone 4-3 with a 3.56 ERA (3.07 FIP), a 1.02 WHIP, 73 strikeouts and 23 walks in 68 1/3 innings over 14 starts. Check back for more updates on Peralta's timetable, but fantasy managers should make plans for the worst-case scenario.
Eric Lauer Dealing With Elbow Tightness
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Eric Lauer (elbow) left his start early on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies with left elbow tightness, according to the team. It was a rough day for Lauer, as he coughed up seven runs on six hits while striking out four in 2 2/3 innings before departing with his injury. The 27-year-old was probably hindered by his arm in the short amount of time he was in the game, but it remains to be seen if he'll be able to make his next start or even return at all in the final month of the regular season as the Brewers attempt to land a wild-card spot. Heading into his start on Wednesday, Lauer was 10-6 with a 3.54 ERA (4.63 FIP), a 1.22 WHIP, 134 strikeouts and 51 walks in 142 1/3 frames over his 25 starts.
Kolten Wong Day-To-Day With Knee Soreness
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (knee) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies with general knee soreness. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before exiting in the sixth inning in Tuesday's loss. The 31-year-old is considered day-to-day. He has been solid this season, slashing .247/.333/.418 with 11 home runs, 37 RBI, 56 runs and 11 stolen bases across 420 plate appearances in 112 games. Wong is expected to be out of the lineup Wednesday, with Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland scheduled to pitch. Jace Peterson would see an uptick in playing time if Wong is forced to miss any further games.
Christian Yelich Returns Against Rockies
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (neck) is back in left field and is hitting leadoff on Monday against the Colorado Rockies and right-hander Ryan Feltner. Yelich missed the last three games with neck soreness, but he'll return on Monday for the start of a series against the Rockies in hitter-friendly Coors Field. Fantasy managers will want to get the 30-year-old left-handed slugger back into their lineups, as Yelich has been very productive in his last 16 games, hitting .317 (19-for-60) with three home runs, 10 RBI and 12 runs scored. Overall, he's been a disappointment with his .259/.360/.387 slash line with 11 homers, 45 RBI, 83 runs scored and 16 stolen bases in 468 at-bats.
Christian Yelich Absent From The Lineup On Sunday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (neck) is not in the lineup on Sunday vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks. Yelich has now missed three straight games after exiting Thursday's contest vs. the D-Backs early with neck discomfort. Milwaukee is hoping he can avoid the injured list but fantasy managers still need to consider him day-to-day. The 30-year-old outfielder is slashing .259/.360/.387 with 11 long balls, 45 RBI, and 16 thefts over 468 at-bats on the season. Rookie Esteury Ruiz is batting ninth and starting in left field against Zac Gallen and the Diamondbacks on Sunday.
Christian Yelich Day-To-Day With Neck Issue
Milwaukee Brewers skipper Craig Counsell said that outfielder Christian Yelich (neck) is day-to-day after leaving the game early on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks with neck discomfort. "He just irritated his neck on one of the swings in that second at-bat. We're day-to-day. I think there's a chance he misses a couple of days but I wouldn't worry about it past that," Counsell said. Fantasy managers should prepare to be without Yelich for a few days, but it doesn't appear to be a long-term issue. Yelich went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before departing and is now hitting .259/.360/.387 on the season with 11 home runs, 45 RBI, 83 runs scored and 16 stolen bases. He finished the month of August hitting .255 (26-for-102) with three homers, 10 RBI, 18 runs scored and two stolen bases.
Christian Yelich Removed From Thursday's Game
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich was removed from Thursday's contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He went 0-2 with a strikeout before exiting. The Brewers will provide an update on Yelich as no details about his removal have been released by the team. The 30-year-old is slashing .259/.360/.387 with 11 home runs, 46 RBI, 83 runs, and 16 stolen bases in 125 games in 2022. Tyrone Taylor replaced Yelich in left field. Taylor would see an uptick in at-bats if Yelich were to miss any time. Stay tuned for more updates.
Rowdy Tellez Back Against Pirates
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Zach Thompson, serving as the designated hitter and batting third in the lineup. Tellez sat out of the game on Tuesday, but he'll be back in there for fantasy managers on Wednesday. The 27-year-old has been a great source of power this year, as he's batting .231/.323/.477 with an .801 OPS, a career-high 27 home runs, 75 RBI, 51 runs scored and one stolen base in 415 at-bats for the Brew Crew. He hasn't been as good in the month of August, though, going 17-for-75 (.227), but he does have seven home runs, 10 RBI and 10 runs scored in 24 games played.
Rowdy Tellez Leaves Monday's Game Early
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez left Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with right knee discomfort. Tellez left the game after coming around to score from first base on a Hunter Renfroe double in the fourth inning. The Brewers replaced him at first base with Keston Hiura. Tellez went 1-for-2 with a run before leaving the game. It doesn't sound like the injury is serious but stay tuned as the Brewers are likely to update his status sometime before Tuesday's game.
Trevor Rosenthal "Likely" Out For The Season
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (hamstring, lat) is "likely" out for the remainder of the season. He sustained a lat injury similar to teammate Freddy Peralta that caused the right-hander to miss nearly three months. Rosenthal had missed a lot of time recovering from a hamstring issue and was on track to return to Milwaukee's bullpen until sustaining a lat injury. The 32-year-old hasn't pitched since 2020 and will look to make a full recovery for 2023. Rosenthal posted a 1.90 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, and was 11-for-12 in save opportunities across 23 2/3 innings in 2020.
Mike Brosseau Exits Monday With Right Rib-Cage Discomfort
Milwaukee Brewers second/third baseman Mike Brosseau (rib cage) exited Monday's game against the Dodgers in the bottom of the third inning with right rib-cage discomfort, per MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Brosseau was replaced by Luis Urias. Fantasy managers should wait for more news after the game. The 28-year-old has a respectable .258/.341/.417 slash line in 135 plate appearances this season, but his inconsistent playing time does not make him a fantasy asset at this time.
Adrian Houser Could Return To Rotation Soon
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Adrian Houser (forearm) could be returning to the rotation for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Houser was scratched from a rehab start on Sunday, although the team is saying that the decision was not health-related. Houser has made 15 starts in 2022, posting a 4-8 record, 4.72 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and 57 strikeouts over 76 1/3 innings of work. He has been sidelined with a strained forearm flexor since early June.
Aaron Ashby Lands On Injured List
The Milwaukee Brewers placed left-hander Aaron Ashby (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with left shoulder inflammation and recalled left-hander Jason Alexander from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Ashby's injured list stint is retroactive to Aug. 20. The 24-year-old southpaw's shoulder was probably bothering him in his last start on Friday against the Chicago Cubs, when he surrendered six runs on eight hits in just five innings of work. He is 2-10 on the year with a 4.58 ERA (4.07 FIP), 1.43 WHIP, 116 strikeouts and 43 walks in 96 1/3 innings over 23 outings (17 starts) in his second big-league season. Ashby is relevant in mixed fantasy leagues because of his strikeout upside, but walks continue to be an issue for the young lefty. Alexander could replace Ashby in Milwaukee's starting rotation.
Omar Narvaez Likely To Return Saturday
Milwaukee Brewers skipper Craig Counsell said that catcher Omar Narvaez (quadriceps) will probably return from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. In two games on his minor league rehab assignment for Triple-A Nashville, Narvaez has gone 3-for-8 with two RBI and a run scored, so he's nearing a return to the major league roster. The 30-year-old will return to primary catching duties for Milwaukee when he's activated. He's hit a very modest .237/.324/.363 with four home runs, 18 RBI and 17 runs scored for the Brew Crew this year in only 190 at-bats. Victor Caratini and Mario Feliciano have been splitting playing time behind the dish with Narvaez on the injured list.
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