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Brewers Prospect Frank Cairone Hospitalized After Jan. 2 New Jersey Car Crash

The 18-year-old second-round pick ranked No. 26 in Milwaukee’s system is receiving care with family support as the team promises updates.

Overview

  • The Brewers said Saturday that left-hander Frank Cairone was involved in a Jan. 2 crash in Franklinville, New Jersey.
  • Cairone is being treated at a New Jersey hospital, and the team has not released details on his injuries or prognosis.
  • The New Jersey native was selected 68th overall in the 2025 MLB Draft after a standout senior season at Delsea Regional High School.
  • He did not make an affiliated debut in 2025, instead pitching at the Brewers’ Arizona complex late in the year.
  • National reports had identified him as a potential 2026 breakout in the Brewers’ system, though his near-term availability is now unclear.