The Milwaukee Brewers' starting pitcher, Jacob Misiorowski, is set to resume throwing on Tuesday, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Misiorowski, an All-Star right-hander, was scratched from his start on Sunday due to fatigue, but he downplayed the injury concerns, attributing it to a lack of recovery rather than anything serious. This development comes as a relief for the team, especially considering the recent string of injuries and the need for starting pitching depth.
Misiorowski's performance this season has been remarkable, with a microscopic 1.62 ERA across 18 starts. He has piled up 167 strikeouts, which is nearly 20 more than the next-closest pitcher, Dylan Cease. The righty has also increased the velocity on his blistering fastball, going from 99.3 mph last year to 100.5 mph in 2026. He's added a 96 mph cutter to his arsenal, which has become another weapon against lefties, replacing his seldom-used changeup.
However, the Brewers are not out of the woods yet. They have already dealt with significant injuries, including moving veteran righty Brandon Woodruff to the 60-day IL with shoulder inflammation and lefty Kyle Harrison hitting the 15-day IL with forearm tightness. Quinn Priester is also done for the season following thoracic outlet surgery. The team has received decent contributions from offseason trade acquisitions Brandon Sproat and Shane Drohan, as well as Logan Henderson, who has pitched well when available despite missing significant time with a back injury.
With the trade deadline approaching, the Brewers will need to focus on building their starting pitching depth. Misiorowski's return to the rotation is a step in the right direction, but the team will need to carefully manage his workload to avoid further injuries. The Brewers' recent struggles and the need for depth make this a critical time for the team, and Misiorowski's performance will be crucial in their quest for a playoff spot.
