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Logan Henderson • SP • Brewers

Logan Henderson Dealing With Mild Elbow Soreness

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Logan Henderson (elbow) is dealing with mild elbow soreness in camp, but he reported feeling better on Monday, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. It's something to keep an eye on after Henderson missed time with right-elbow inflammation in the second half of last season. This doesn't help Henderson's cause this spring as he competes for a spot in Milwaukee's Opening Day starting rotation. The 24-year-old former fourth-round pick in 2021 looked great in a small sample size in his MLB debut last year, going 3-0 with a 1.78 ERA and 0.99 WHIP with 33 strikeouts and eight walks in only 25 1/3 innings over five starts. If Henderson is unable to get back into a Cactus League soon in spring training, he'll be in danger of missing the start of the regular season. Durability could be the biggest obstacle to Henderson sticking in the Brewers' rotation long-term.

Yesterday

Jackson Chourio • CF • Brewers

Jackson Chourio Should Return to WBC Lineup on Monday

Team Venezuela manager Omar Lopez said that Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hand) is "ready" and should be back in the lineup for the World Baseball Classic contest against Nicaragua on Monday, according to Kevin Barral of FishOnFirst.com. A left-hand injury has caused Chourio to miss Venezuela's first two games of the WBC, but it's not a serious injury, and he'll be back in action next week after injuring his hand in an exhibition game last Wednesday when he was hit by a pitch. The 21-year-old will be ready for Opening Day at the end of this month and will look to continue improving as one of the league's best young outfielders after slashing .272/.317/.463 with a .781 OPS, 52 home runs, 157 RBI, 168 runs scored, and 43 stolen bases in 1,162 plate appearances over his first 279 regular-season games. Chourio is ranked as RotoBaller's No. 8 overall fantasy outfielder going into the 2026 season.

2 days ago

Brandon Woodruff • SP • Brewers

Brandon Woodruff Wants to be Ready for Opening Day

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (lat) made his spring debut against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. The right-hander had a delayed start to camp while nursing a lat strain. Woodruff looked solid on the mound as he tossed two scoreless innings on Saturday. When talking with reporters, Woodruff said that the goal remains to be ready for Opening Day. He continued by saying that being healthy for September and October is something he wants to be part of this season. It sounds like Woodruff wants to be ready for the beginning of the season, but acknowledged he needs to stay healthy for a potential postseason run. The 33-year-old carries a higher risk for fantasy managers due to injury concerns. When healthy, Woodruff has looked great, but age regression and his injury history could drop his draft stock.

3 days ago

Brandon Woodruff • SP • Brewers

Brandon Woodruff Making Cactus League Debut on Saturday

The Milwaukee Brewers announced that right-hander Brandon Woodruff (lat) is making his first Cactus League start on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels. Woodruff missed all of the 2024 season while recovering from right-shoulder surgery, and he didn't make his 2025 debut until early July due to a few injury setbacks. The 33-year-old veteran then ended last season on the injured list with a right-lat strain. When on the mound for the Brew Crew last year, Woodruff was solid, going 7-2 with a 3.20 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 83 strikeouts, and only 14 walks in 64 2/3 frames over 12 starts in the regular season. The Brewers haven't officially said that Woodruff will be in the team's Opening Day starting rotation, and if he is, fantasy managers should expect a short leash as he's eased back in. He was still successful last year with diminished velocity, but Woodruff is much more of a risk due to injury concerns. RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 46 fantasy starting pitcher in 2026.

4 days ago

Quinn Priester • SP • Brewers

Brewers Concerned About Quinn Priester's Wrist Injury

It's becoming "increasingly obvious" that Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester (wrist) won't be ready for the start of the 2026 regular season due to a right-wrist injury that is "not responding consistently," manager Pat Murphy told Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Priester doesn't have structural damage, but more than six months after feeling discomfort in his wrist, the issue has not gone away. Opening Day is three weeks away, and Priester has not thrown off a mound in more than a week. "He'll have a bullpen and feels great, and then the next bullpen, he can't do it. Whenever you're dealing with whatever up the arm, [starting at] the wrist, it's concerning. But I'm optimistic," manager Pat Murphy said. Milwaukee is even thinking of sending Priester to a specialist at this point. If Priester is not ready to start the year, Jacob Misiorowski and Chad Patrick are the leading candidates to take a rotation spot. Fantasy managers should be extremely hesitant to take the 25-year-old in upcoming drafts.

4 days ago

Jackson Chourio • CF • Brewers

Jackson Chourio "Fine" After Suffering Hand Contusion

Updating a previous report, Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hand) suffered a left-hand contusion from a hit-by-pitch on Wednesday in a World Baseball Classic exhibition game, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Chourio is not in the lineup for Team Venezuela's WBC game on Friday against the Netherlands, but he could play on Saturday against Israel. "He's fine," manager Pat Murphy said. X-rays on the 21-year-old came back negative, so he shouldn't be in any danger of not being ready on Opening Day in late March. Chourio should be considered a top-10 fantasy baseball outfielder going into his third MLB season. He's been pretty consistent in his first two big-league campaigns, hitting .272/.317/.463 with a .781 OPS, 42 home runs, 157 RBI, 168 runs scored, and 43 stolen bases in 279 regular-season games for the Brew Crew. Chourio's batted-ball metrics are a bit concerning, but heading into his age-22 season, he is just getting started.

5 days ago

Jackson Chourio • CF • Brewers

Jackson Chourio Won't Play in WBC on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (wrist) won't play in Team Venezuela's game against Team Netherlands on Friday in the World Baseball Classic. Chourio is dealing with a wrist contusion after getting hit by a pitch on Wednesday. He underwent further testing that revealed a soft-tissue contusion, so there is no structural damage. It sounds like Chourio has avoided any significant injuries, which is a huge relief. He will be available to play defense and run during Friday's game. Team Venezuela is just going to play it safe and not have Chourio hit for at least one game and see how he's feeling. Barring any setbacks, Chourio should be physically fine in a few days.

5 days ago

Brandon Woodruff • SP • Brewers

Brandon Woodruff is a Risky Draft Choice

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (lat) is hopeful to be fully healthy for the 2026 season. When healthy, Woodruff is reliable, but keeping him on the mound has been a problem. Since 2023, Woodruff has only made 23 starts, which is a big red flag for fantasy managers. Woodruff made 12 starts in 2025 and looked like himself when he was on the mound. In fact, Woodruff posted a 32.2% strikeout rate, which was the best of his career. He was cruising along until a lat strain in September ended his season. As everyone says, Woodruff feels in good shape heading into next season. Given the track record, it's tough to believe that Woodruff can be relied on for a full season. He's a high-risk, high-reward option that is currently sitting around 120 ADP.

5 days ago

Logan Henderson • SP • Brewers

Logan Henderson Sharp in Spring Training

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Logan Henderson has been quite sharp in his first two appearances in spring training and remains in a prime position to begin the regular season in the starting rotation. Over his first four innings of work, Henderson has allowed just two runs (one earned) while posting a strong 0.50 WHIP. He has only struck out one batter but has yet to allow a free pass. Henderson made his MLB debut last summer and looked very comfortable in Milwaukee, tossing 25 1/3 innings to the tune of a 1.78 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP. He struck out 33 hitters and allowed free passes at a solid 8.1% rate. While Henderson has yet to be officially named to the rotation, he appears to be in a great position to slot in as the No. 4/No. 5 option, especially with Brandon Woodruff (lat) in danger of missing the start of the season.

5 days ago

Abner Uribe • RP • Brewers

Abner Uribe Dominates Tigers; a Saves Candidate in Milwaukee?

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed reliever Abner Uribe showed his dominance on Tuesday in an exhibition appearance for Team Dominican Republic against the Detroit Tigers. Uribe struck out all three batters he faced in the outing and threw 11 of his 19 pitches for strikes. The 25-year-old's arrow is pointing up after going 3-2 with a career-best 1.67 ERA (2.75 FIP), 1.03 WHIP, career-high seven saves, career-high 90 strikeouts, and 27 walks in 75 1/3 innings pitched out of Milwaukee's bullpen. Uribe's filthy sinker hit 100.7 mph on the radar gun. Last year, Uribe also had a league-leading 37 holds over 75 appearances. In addition to a nasty sinker, Abner also possesses a wipeout slider that really gave hitters trouble in 2025. At worst, he'll be in a committee approach in Milwaukee for saves, and he has more fantasy upside than Trevor Megill.

6 days ago

Christian Yelich • LF • Brewers

Christian Yelich to Make Spring Debut on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is penciled in for his Cactus League debut on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Yelich isn't injured at all, but the Brewers weren't in a rush to put the 34-year-old veteran with a history of back injuries on the field right away this spring. The three-time All-Star and former MVP hit .264/.343/.452 with a .795 OPS, 29 home runs, 103 RBI, 88 runs scored, and 16 stolen bases in 644 plate appearances over 150 regular-season games in 2025 in his seventh year in Milwaukee. It was the first time that Yelich reached 20-plus home runs since 2019 and only the second time in his 13-year career that he had over 100 RBI. Yelich could have outfield eligibility in some fantasy leagues, but he will primarily serve as the DH for the Brew Crew in 2026 in an effort to keep him healthy. He's no spring chicken and comes with plenty of durability concerns, but when healthy, Yelich is a consistent run producer with a solid floor. He's ranked as RotoBaller's No. 28 fantasy outfielder.

7 days ago

Quinn Priester • SP • Brewers

Quinn Priester Might Not be Ready for Opening Day

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester (wrist) might not be ready for Opening Day later this month as a precaution after last year's wrist discomfort, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The Brewers have chosen to slow-play Priester this spring, which is why the 25-year-old has yet to pitch in a Cactus League game in spring training. Priester's wrist injury isn't a concern, though, which is the good news. The only thing that might delay him from making his 2026 debut is the fact that he might not be fully built up by then. Priester, a former 18th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2019, was great for the Brew Crew last year in his first season with the team, going 13-3 with a 3.32 ERA (4.01 FIP) and 1.24 WHIP with a career-high 132 strikeouts and 50 walks in 157 1/3 innings over 29 outings (24 starts). He has limited strikeout upside and will likely be due for some regression in 2026, but Priester is a rising late-round target for starting pitching depth in mixed leagues.

7 days ago

Jett Williams • SS • Brewers

Jett Williams Dealing with Left Quadriceps Soreness

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jett Williams (quadriceps) is dealing with left quad soreness. He sustained this injury during last week's spring training contest. The young infielder has been held out of action since then. However, Brewers manager Pat Murphy noted that the injury is a "2 out of 10" on the severity scale, which suggests the infielder should be back in action in the coming days. The Brewers acquired Williams from the New York Mets as the headliner piece in the deal that sent right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta to Queens earlier in the winter. Williams is in the mix to compete for a starting role out of spring training, but will likely be sent to Triple-A to open the 2026 season. Last summer, Williams struggled over his first 36 games at Triple-A, holding a .209/.285/.433 line. He remains a viable early-season stash target in deeper 12+ team formats.

Mar 2

Brandon Woodruff • SP • Brewers

Brandon Woodruff "on Track to Begin the Season in the Rotation"

The Milwaukee Brewers say that starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (lat) is "on track to begin the season in the rotation," per Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The 33-year-old finished the 2025 season on the Injured List due to right lat strain and said on Monday that his status for Opening Day was "up in the air." However, Rosiak reports that Woodruff is scheduled to throw a live BP session on March 1 before beginning game progression. Woodruff missed the entire 2024 season and the first three-plus months of 2025 while recovering from shoulder surgery. He dominated upon his return until suffering the lat strain, recording a 7-2 record with a 3.20 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and 81 strikeouts across 64 2/3 innings pitched (12 starts). Woodruff has a chance to be a high-end fantasy starting pitcher in 2026, but he carries a significant health risk at his current average draft position of pick 113.

Feb 24

Trevor Megill • RP • Brewers

Trevor Megill had Offseason PRP Injections

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill (forearm) reportedly had platelet-rich plasma injections this offseason. The right-hander decided to get platelet-rich plasma injections after missing time due to a forearm strain in 2025. Megill appears to be healthy now, but his role in the bullpen is not certain yet. Last season, Megill registered a 2.49 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and a 60/17 K/BB ratio with 30 saves in 50 games. The 32-year-old has recorded over 50 total saves over the last two seasons, but might not be the full-time closer. It seems like the Brewers also like Abner Uribe, who looked good as a closer when Megill missed time last season. Knowing how the Brewers operate, Megill could be a trade candidate given his age and current salary. His full-time closer gig could be in jeopardy, but at least it sounds like Megill is healthy heading into the 2026 season.

Feb 23

Brandon Woodruff • SP • Brewers

Opening Day "Up in the Air" for Brandon Woodruff

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (lat) said on Monday that being ready for Opening Day in late March is "up in the air right now," according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Woodruff added that he's feeling night and day better now than he was at this point in the year in 2025, but staying healthy all season is the No. 1 priority. The 33-year-old veteran threw 25 pitches in a simulated game in camp on Monday, but he said he's a "touch" behind some of the pitchers that are already throwing in Cactus League games. Woodruff didn't make his 2025 debut until July after recovering from right-shoulder surgery that he had in 2024, and he finished last year on the injured list due to a right-lat strain. Recent injuries certainly make Woodruff more risky in fantasy drafts this spring, but he showed that he still has the stuff to be a high-end fantasy starter when healthy, going 7-2 with a 3.20 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and 83 K's in 2025. RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 28 fantasy starting pitcher for this year.

Feb 23

Andrew Vaughn • 1B • Brewers

Can Andrew Vaughn Repeat 2025 Breakout Success?

Once a former top prospect with the Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn was demoted to Triple-A while still with the White Sox organization in the middle of 2025. A mid-season trade to Milwaukee provided the 27-year-old with a second chance, and he took advantage of the opportunity. Across 254 plate appearances with the Brewers, Vaughn hit .308/.375/.493 with nine home runs, 46 RBI, and 26 runs scored. With a career 46.5% hard-hit rate, Vaughn has always carried intriguing underlying numbers, so the change of scenery may have been all he needed to unlock his potential. Heading into 2026, Vaughn should have a chance to lock down the starting first base job in Milwaukee. While he's not a speed threat, Vaughn has the chance to provide fantasy managers with four-category production and comes at a reasonable average draft position of pick 284.

Feb 21

Garrett Mitchell • CF • Brewers

Garrett Mitchell Fully Healthy This Spring

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (shoulder) said that he received full clearance for baseball activities in early February, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Mitchell is a full-go in camp after having a second surgery on his left shoulder that limited him to just 25 games last season. The 27-year-old UCLA product was a first-rounder (20th overall) in 2020, but he just hasn't been able to stay on the field due to injuries. Mitchell hasn't played in more than 69 contests in a single season since debuting in the big leagues in 2022. In his four years with the Brewers, he's combined to hit .254/.333/.433 with a .766 OPS, 13 home runs, 40 RBI, 61 runs scored, and 23 stolen bases in 141 games and 443 plate appearances. Mitchell should have a role in Milwaukee's outfield if he can stay healthy, and there is still enough power and speed in his profile to make him a worthwhile deep-league stash.

Feb 18

Quinn Priester • SP • Brewers

Quinn Priester Being Slow-Played in Camp

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester (wrist) has recovered from the wrist issue that he dealt with late last year, but he will be slow-played this spring, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "He's had a couple of things that have kept him from progressing, but he's thrown bullpens. Nothing shutting him down or anything like that," manager Pat Murphy said. In his first year with the Brew Crew in 2025, the 25-year-old had a strong season, going 13-3 with a career-best 3.32 ERA (4.01 FIP) and 1.24 WHIP with 132 strikeouts and 50 walks in 157 1/3 innings pitched over his 29 appearances (24 starts). The former first-round selection generated a lot less hard contact, but his 20.2% strikeout rate, 3.59 xERA, and 3.81xFIP all indicate that some regression could be in store in 2026 in his second year in Milwaukee. Priester is in a good situation with the Brewers, but his ceiling for fantasy purposes might be as a mid-tier starting pitcher with limited strikeout upside. He's ranked as RotoBaller's No. 73 fantasy starting pitcher.

Feb 18

Abner Uribe • RP • Brewers

Abner Uribe a Sneaky Target for Saves in 2026?

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Abner Uribe could be a candidate to earn save situations in 2026. The right-hander had a terrific season last year, posting a 1.67 ERA and 2.75 FIP across 75.1 innings of work. He racked up 10.75 K/9 and 3.23 BB/9, and he limited loud contact with 0.48 HR/9 and a 53.2% ground ball rate. Milwaukee's incumbent closer is Trevor Megill, who had 30 saves last year with a 2.49 ERA and 2.50 FIP. Megill was effective, but he also blew six saves and allowed hard contact at a greater rate than Uribe. Presumably, the Brewers want to at least open the season with a clearly defined closer, rather than operating out of a committee. Uribe has a chance to parlay a strong 2025 and a potentially strong spring training in 2026 into first dibs on save situations during the regular season. He currently ranks #20 among RotoBaller's relievers for the upcoming season, with additional upside.

Feb 18

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