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Brandon Woodruff • SP • Brewers

Brandon Woodruff to Rejoin Brewers Rotation During Reds Series

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) will come off the 15-day injured list to rejoin the team's starting rotation during the series against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds that runs from Monday, June 22, through Wednesday, June 24, manager Pat Murphy told Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Woodruff made his final minor-league rehab start on Tuesday and gave up three runs while striking out six in 5 1/3 innings of work. The 33-year-old veteran and two-time All-Star hasn't made a start with Milwaukee since May 1 due to right-shoulder troubles, so he'll be a pretty risky option for starting fantasy lineups in his first game back next week in a hitter-friendly environment at Great American Ballpark. Before his drastic drop in velocity earlier this season, Woodruff had a 3.60 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 25:7 K:BB in 30 innings pitched. Woodruff might have to reinvent himself on the mound if his velocity never fully recovers, and he had a 20.7% strikeout rate (the second-lowest of his career) before his injury. He's currently rostered in 87% of Yahoo leagues and should still have streaming appeal in the right matchups now that he's set to rejoin the Brewers' rotation.

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Jesus Made • SS • Brewers

Jesus Made Suffers Quad Injury, MLB Debut in 2026 in Jeopardy?

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jesus Made (quad) left Wednesday's game for Double-A Biloxi after a collision that occurred with the left fielder, both of whom were tracking a fly ball. Made stayed in the game for the rest of the inning but did not return to the field in the following inning. MLB's No. 1 prospect suffered what is being described as a left quad contusion, but the fact that he stayed in the game could mean the injury is minor and he may not need a trip to the injured list. The switch-hitter is slashing .276/.349/.427 with six home runs, 21 steals, and a 27:43 BB:K in 59 games for the Shuckers this season. If he were to miss time, it would delay his inevitable promotion to Triple-A and throw cold water on the possibility of a 2026 MLB debut, so managers should continue to monitor his progress. Should he make it to Triple-A, the 19-year-old would quickly become a top player to stash for fantasy with his ability to be a five-category contributor.

2 days ago

Quinn Priester • SP • Brewers

Quinn Priester to Have Season-Ending Surgery

After consulting with Dr. Gregory Pearl, Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester (rib) has decided to have season-ending first-rib-removal surgery, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Priester expects to be out for eight to 10 months before returning to 100% health. Priester will have thoracic outlet compression surgery on Monday after dealing with symptoms since last year. He attempted to pitch through it in 2026, but he was unsuccessful on those attempts and went 0-5 with a 15.75 ERA, 2.87 WHIP, and 18:24 K:BB in 16 innings across eight starts in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League and with High-A Wisconsin and Triple-A Nashville. It will end up being a lost season for Priester, who looked good in his first year in Milwaukee in 2025, when he went 13-3 with a 3.32 ERA (4.01 FIP), 1.24 WHIP, and 132:50 K:BB in 157 1/3 innings across 29 outings (24 starts). The former 18th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2019 is hoping to be fully ready for the start of the 2027 season, but this isn't a condition that is easy to return from.

2 days ago

Aaron Ashby • RP • Brewers

Aaron Ashby Continues to Rack Up Wins, Attracting More Waiver Interest

Milwaukee Brewers left-handed reliever Aaron Ashby doesn't always pitch in high-leverage spots at the end of games, but he's still been clutch out of the bullpen for the first-place Brewers and for fantasy managers alike in 2026. The 28-year-old southpaw has an MLB-leading 10 wins (zero losses) in his 33 appearances (one start as an opener) while pitching to a 2.80 ERA (2.85 FIP) and 1.33 WHIP with 61 strikeouts and 22 walks in 45 innings pitched. Ashby actually has a 6.00 ERA (5.43 FIP) with four walks and 10 strikeouts in nine innings pitched over seven outings in June, but it hasn't stopped him from picking up a win and two holds. He gave up a run in his last outing on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians, but the Brewers once again bailed him out for his major-league-leading 10th victory. Not only is Ashby attractive as a vulture for wins off the waiver wire, but he's also sporting a career-high 31.6% strikeout rate. A career-high 11.4% walk rate is getting him in trouble, too. If you need wins, Ashby might be worth targeting, and he's rostered in only 36% of Yahoo leagues.

2 days ago

Luis Lara • CF • Brewers

Luis Lara Remains High on Stash Rankings Despite Power Skid

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara has yet to return to his early-season power production, but he remains firmly in the mix to debut in the coming weeks. Lara agreed to a seven-year extension with the Brewers earlier in June, suggesting the team views him as a major piece of the roster going forward. The outfielder began the 2026 season with Triple-A, marking his first taste of the top level in the minor leagues. Following a hot start, Lara has seen his power production gradually decline as he has carried a .286/.406/.357 line with no home runs (and only two doubles) over his last 16 games of action. Before this skid, Lara held a .506 SLG with seven home runs over his first 47 games. Power was never a strong component of his profile, but if he can return to this early-season level of play, Lara could make a strong push to join the Brewers ahead of the All-Star break. His five-category potential makes him a priority outfield prospect to stash in 12+ team leagues.

3 days ago

Brandon Woodruff • SP • Brewers

Brandon Woodruff Fans Six in Latest Rehab Start, Nearing a Return?

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) allowed three earned runs on five hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out six in 5 1/3 innings for a win with High-A Wisconsin on Tuesday in his latest minor-league rehab start. Woodruff got up to 82 pitches in the outing, so it's possible that his next start could come in the big leagues with the Brewers. The 33-year-old veteran has been on the 15-day injured list since late April with inflammation in his right shoulder after his velocity dropped off the table. There was concern from the Brewers that he might need another shoulder surgery, but Woodruff has been cleared of any structural damage. The former 11th-round pick in 2014 out of Mississippi State University was 2-1 with a 3.60 ERA (3.96 FIP) and 1.03 WHIP with 25 strikeouts and seven walks in 30 innings across six starts with Milwaukee this year before being shut down. The two-time All-Star missed all of 2024 after having shoulder surgery, and his strikeout rate is down considerably at 20.7% after he had a 32.3% strikeout rate in 2025. Woodruff can't be considered a fantasy ace anymore, but he still has value in most fantasy baseball leagues when he's fully healthy, and he's currently rostered in 87% of Yahoo leagues.

3 days ago

Jett Williams • SS • Brewers

Jett Williams Homers Twice, Back on the Stash Radar?

Milwaukee Brewers infield/outfield prospect Jett Williams went deep twice on Tuesday for Triple-A Nashville, a sign that perhaps he's about to go on a bit of a hot streak. The Brewers' third-ranked prospect had his batting average up to .256 on May 20, but has seen it dip all the way to .227 even after Tuesday's contest. The former first-rounder can do a bit of everything, now with eight home runs on the season along with 13 steals and a solid 13.1 percent walk rate (21.2 percent strikeout rate). Not only that, he can play all over the infield and center field, giving him multiple paths to the majors and eligibility at 2B, SS, and OF in Yahoo! leagues. The versatile 22-year-old could be up in the big leagues by the All-Star break, and with the ability to be a multi-category contributor, he should be considered a stash candidate in deeper leagues.

3 days ago

Quinn Priester • SP • Brewers

Quinn Priester has Follow-Up Visit With Surgeon on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester (shoulder) had a follow-up visit with thoracic surgeon Dr. Gregory Pearl on Tuesday to re-establish a plan of care, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Priester has been pulled off his minor-league rehab assignment multiple times due to reduced velocity and continued discomfort as he tries to battle his way back from thoracic outlet symptoms. At this point, it appears that the 26-year-old is trending toward needing season-ending surgery, but nothing is official yet. In his eight rehab starts in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, at High-A Wisconsin, and at Triple-A Nashville, Priester has surrendered 28 earned runs on 22 hits (one homer) while walking 24 and striking out 18 in 16 innings pitched. Priester was set to be part of Milwaukee's starting rotation again in 2026 after going 13-3 in 2025 with a 3.32 ERA (4.01 FIP), 1.24 WHIP, and 132:50 K:BB in 157 1/3 innings over 29 outings (24 starts) in his first year with the Brew Crew. He's now rostered in only 12% of Yahoo leagues.

4 days ago

Brandon Woodruff • SP • Brewers

Brandon Woodruff Set for Second Rehab Start on Tuesday, MLB Return Imminent?

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) will make his second rehab start in the Arizona Complex League on Tuesday before the Brewers "decide if he's ready to rejoin their rotation," per MLB.com. Woodruff has been sidelined since late April due to right shoulder inflammation. The 33-year-old was effective before being placed on the injured list, recording a 2-1 record with a 3.60 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 25 strikeouts across 30 innings (six starts). However, the veteran right-hander has been battling shoulder issues for multiple seasons now and has not made more than 12 starts in a season since 2022. He was able to throw 68 pitches in his first Complex League start, but allowed five hits and three earned runs across 3 2/3 innings. Woodruff remains worth rostering in deeper fantasy leagues when healthy, but his production is difficult to project given his injury history.

5 days ago

Cooper Pratt • SS • Brewers

Brewers to Promote Cooper Pratt, a Must-Add in All Formats?

According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, the Milwaukee Brewers are promoting top-100-ranked prospect Cooper Pratt to the major leagues. Per MLB.com, Pratt is considered the overall No. 63 prospect in the sport and the No. 4-best prospect in the team's system. Pratt joined the Brewers in the sixth round of the 2023 MLB Draft but has quickly progressed through the system. During the 2025 campaign, Pratt spent the entire season with Double-A, where he posted a .238/.343/.348 slash line with eight home runs and 31 stolen bases. He has spent the opening months of the 2026 campaign with Triple-A Nashville where he has taken a step forward, carrying a .244/.353/.393 line with six long balls and an impressive 17 stolen bases. His promotion suggests the Brewers could view him as a full-time option to replace the struggling Joey Ortiz at shortstop. His high-end speed and emerging power make him a worthwhile pick-up in all standard 12-team formats.

6 days ago

Jake Bauers • 1B • Brewers

Jake Bauers Continues to Rake, Becoming a Priority Target to Add if Still Available

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers has maintained a high level of production this season. The 30-year-old is slashing .280/.351/.491 with 13 home runs, 46 RBI, and 40 runs scored in 234 plate appearances. He's also shown good plate discipline and the ability to get on base consistently, which has helped fuel Milwaukee's offense. Bauers has been one of Milwaukee's reliable power options during what has turned into a breakout season. His ability to contribute across multiple categories makes him a useful asset for fantasy managers, given the power he's displayed this season. Bauers is currently rostered in 71% of Yahoo leagues, so he may already be rostered in many formats. However, he remains a solid option in leagues where he's still available.

6 days ago

Jett Williams • SS • Brewers

Jett Williams Still a Prospect Worth Stashing in Deeper Leagues?

Milwaukee Brewers third base prospect Jett Williams continues to be an intriguing name to monitor in fantasy baseball leagues. Acquired from the Mets over the offseason, Williams owns a modest .229/.342/.367 slash line this year, but we're impressed by his blend of power (six homers), speed (13 steals), and plate awareness (13.4% walk rate). He's a perfect fit for the Brewers' brand of baseball, which prioritizes defense and base-stealing ability. The former is undeniably one of Williams' strengths. He consistently excelled up the middle in the Mets' system, and he has handled a shift to third base with ease this year, while still getting some reps at shortstop or in center field. Even if the slash line and 93 wRC+ don't improve significantly, Williams is still projected to make his MLB debut this season. Managers in deeper leagues should stash Williams now, because he'll offer a decent pairing of home runs and steals once he's in the majors.

7 days ago

Jacob Misiorowski • SP • Brewers

Jacob Misiorowski Continues Breakout Season with 15-Strikeout Shutout on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski continued his incredible season with a dominant performance on Friday night, allowing just one hit and zero walks while striking out 15 across nine scoreless innings in his team's 6-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Across 87 innings (14 starts) in 2026, Misiorowski owns an 8-2 record with a 1.34 ERA, 0.74 WHIP, and 131 strikeouts. The 24-year-old is averaging 100.2 miles per hour on his fastball and has struck out an incredible 39.8% of the batters he's faced this season. Command was an issue for the young right-hander in 2025, but he's lowered his walk rate from 11.4% last season to 6.7% in 2026. As long as he stays healthy and continues to limit free passes, Misiorowski has a case to be valued as the number one starting pitcher in fantasy baseball.

7 days ago

Luis Lara • CF • Brewers

Luis Lara the Next Prospect to Debut After Massive Extension?

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara inked a seven-year, $31 million contract extension with the Brewers earlier this week and was added to the 40-man roster, putting him on the verge of his MLB debut. Lara has spent the entire 2026 campaign with Triple-A Nashville and has held his own during his first taste of the top level of the minor leagues. Through his first 58 games of action with the Sounds, Lara has gone deep seven times while adding eight doubles, 20 stolen bases with a .336/.447/.493 line. During this stretch, he has carried a .940 OPS. His recent power surge is worth noting, as Lara only hit two total home runs over 136 games with Double-A last summer. While there is no clear spot for him on the MLB roster at the moment, Lara appears poised to enter the Milwaukee starting nine in the coming weeks, making him a solid stash target with high-end five-category potential.

Jun 12

Quinn Priester • SP • Brewers

Quinn Priester Returned From his Rehab Assignment

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester (shoulder), who had been pitching in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, has been returned from his minor-league rehab assignment and remains on the 60-day injured list, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Priester hasn't really had any luck trying to battle through symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome, and this could be the final straw before the Brewers have him undergo season-ending surgery. The 25-year-old's velocity has been way down, and he's had trouble commanding the baseball while pitching in the minor leagues. In eight rehab starts in the ACL and for High-A Wisconsin and Triple-A Nashville, Priester has allowed 28 earned runs on 22 hits (one homer) while walking 24 and striking out only 18 in 16 innings pitched. It's unclear what the next step is for Priester, but it's beginning to look more and more unlikely that he'll be able to help Milwaukee out in 2026. He's rostered in just 13% of Yahoo leagues and can probably be cut in more formats.

Jun 11

Cooper Pratt • SS • Brewers

Cooper Pratt Continues to Swing Hot Bat, Is he Knocking on the MLB Door?

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Cooper Pratt has continued his hot surge at the plate at Triple-A Nashville and is now firmly on the stash radar. Over his last 14 games of action with the top club in the Brewers system, Pratt has posted an elite .333/.410/.481 line with an .891 OPS. During this stretch, Pratt has hit one double, gone deep twice, and swiped five stolen bases. Prior to this surge, the former sixth-round selection carried a much lower .217/.344/.375 line with a modest .719 OPS. Last summer, the team's No. 4-ranked prospect spent his entire campaign at the Double-A level, where he posted a .238/.343/.348 line with a low .691 OPS. If Pratt can extend this surge, he should be in the mix to reach the majors before the end of the first half, making him a viable stash target in deeper leagues.

Jun 10

Brandon Woodruff • SP • Brewers

Brandon Woodruff Strikes Out Five in Rehab Start in Arizona Complex League

In his first minor-league rehab start in the Arizona Complex League on Tuesday, Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) gave up three runs on five hits while walking two and striking out five in 3 2/3 innings of work, according to Jack Stern of Brewer Fanatic. Woodruff continued to experiment with a lower arm slot during the outing and leaned heavily on changeups and cutters, with his fastballs averaging under 91 mph. The 33-year-old veteran and two-time All-Star is essentially having to reinvent himself as a pitcher mechanically after more shoulder issues cropped up this season. Woodruff wasn't bad in his six starts, going 2-1 with a 3.60 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 25:7 K:BB in 30 innings, but he developed dead arm because of his mechanics. Remember, he had right-shoulder surgery and missed all of the 2024 season before making just 12 starts last year. It's unclear when he might return to Milwaukee's starting rotation, but when he does, he could be a much different pitcher, and fantasy managers shouldn't expect a ton of swing-and-miss stuff.

Jun 10

Luis Lara • CF • Brewers

Luis Lara Displays Multi-Category Potential, Remains a High-End Stash

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara played in his first game on Tuesday since signing a seven-year, $31 million contract extension and went 1-for-3 with two walks, a run scored, and a stolen base. The Brewers' fifth-ranked prospect has been impressive at Triple-A Nashville this season, slashing .338/.450/.498 and belting seven home runs (last season he hit just two in 136 games) while swiping 19 bags. While the development in the power department has been a welcome sight, the 5-foot-7 Venezuelan is in the midst of a power outage, having not hit a home run in 23 consecutive games now, with his last coming on May 6. Regardless, the team clearly sees him as part of their future after rewarding him with a new contract, and with the way he's hitting, a call-up to the majors could happen by the end of the month. With excellent contact ability and speed, along with some newfound power, the switch-hitter remains a high-end hitter to stash for his multi-category potential.

Jun 10

Brandon Woodruff • SP • Brewers

Brandon Woodruff Set to Begin Rehab Assignment in the Arizona Complex League

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) has been sent to the Arizona Complex League on a rehab assignment. The 33-year-old has been on the 15-day injured list since late April after experiencing "dead arm" and a drastic drop in velocity during a start against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Woodruff pitched reasonably well before hitting the shelf, recording a 2-1 record with a 3.60 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 25 strikeouts across 30 innings (six starts). However, Woodruff's average fastball velocity was a career-worst 92.3 miles per hour, and his strikeout rate had dropped from 32.3% in 2025 to 20.7% in 2026. The veteran has an extended track record of injury issues at this point, as he's made just 29 starts since the start of the 2023 season. Milwaukee will likely allow him an extended run of rehab starts to try to build him back up to full strength before bringing him back to the big-league rotation.

Jun 9

Trevor Megill • RP • Brewers

Trevor Megill Battling Side/Oblique Tightness

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill (side/oblique) is dealing with side/oblique tightness, per Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Megill was unavailable for Milwaukee's game on Monday, but Rosiak reports that he should be available to pitch on Tuesday against the Athletics. Across 23 innings (24 games) this season, the 32-year-old has pitched to a 4.70 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with 29 strikeouts and eight saves. Milwaukee has utilized both Megill and right-hander Abner Uribe in the closer role in 2026, but Megill has appeared in the ninth inning or later in six straight appearances and looked to be the team's preferred option for saves before the injury. It seems as though Megill has avoided a major injury, but his health status is still worth monitoring for fantasy managers until he's fully in the clear.

Jun 9

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