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Brewers Weigh Postseason Bullpen Role for Jacob Misiorowski

Manager Pat Murphy signals consideration of middle relief after weeks of early-inning struggles.

Sep 19, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Milwaukee plans to keep Jacob Misiorowski on the playoff roster while evaluating a reduced assignment following a late-season downturn.
  • Murphy said Misiorowski is not on track as a starter right now and that bullpen usage will be considered during the season’s final week.
  • The team does not intend to use him in the eighth or ninth despite Triple-A closing experience, pointing instead to possible middle relief.
  • Recent trends include a 9.58 ERA in August, a 4.50 ERA through four September outings, and a 5.94 ERA with a 14% walk rate in the first two innings.
  • The Brewers are preparing alternatives such as piggyback starts and multi-inning coverage from Erick Fedde, Tobias Myers, and Aaron Ashby, with one more appearance for Misiorowski possibly coming in Cincinnati.