Latest Brewers injuries & transactions

July 17th, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Brewers injury news and transactions.

LATEST INJURIES

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: July 5 (15-day IL; transferred to 60-day on July 12)
Expected return: 2027
Status: MRI scan revealed a new anterior capsule injury, the same injury that required shoulder surgery in October 2023. Was working with the Brewers as of July 17 to make an announcement about next steps. (Last updated: July 17) More >>

LHP
Injury: Left forearm tightness
IL date: July 11 (15-day IL, retroactive to July 9)
Expected return: Late July
Status: Underwent a precautionary MRI scan over the All-Star break but remained confident about a minimum IL stint. Scheduled to throw a bullpen session on July 18. (Last updated: July 17)

LHP
Injury: Left pectoral strain
IL date: June 5 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Late July
Status: Threw live batting practice on July 16 and is nearing a rehab assignment. (Last updated: July 17)

LHP
Injury: Left upper trap strain
IL date: June 3 (15-day IL; transferred to 60-day IL on July 15)
Expected return: Late July
Status: Sent for a rehab assignment July 3 to the Arizona Complex League. Moved rehab July 10 to Triple-A Nashville. (Last updated: July 15)

3B
Injury: Left hamstring strain
IL date: July 7 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Late July
Status: Injured his hamstring rounding second base on his two-run double on July 6 and was diagnosed with a mild strain after undergoing an MRI scan the morning of July 7. (Last updated: July 8)

RHP
Injury: Right rotator cuff tendinopathy
IL date: July 4 (15-day IL, retroactive to July 3)
Expected return: Late July or early August
Status: Acquired from the A's in June, made 10 Brewers appearances in various roles before going down with injury. (Last updated: July 8)

OF
Injury: Right knee laceration
IL date: May 9 (10-day IL; transferred to 60-day IL on July 7)
Expected return: Late July
Status: Recent imaging revealed the development of torn cartilage at his kneecap. Underwent arthroscopic surgery on June 25 that pushed his expected return from late June to late July. (Last updated: July 7)

LHP
Injury: Left UCL strain
IL date: June 6 (15-day IL; transferred to 60-day IL on June 9)
Expected return: Mid- to late 2027
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery on July 1 after receiving a second opinion from Dr. Keith Meister. (Last updated: July 4)

RHP
Injury: Right neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome
IL date: March 25 (transferred to 60-day IL on June 6)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent successful but season-ending thoracic outlet decompression surgery on June 22 in Dallas. Based on a typical recovery, should be ready for the start of next season. (Last updated: June 23) More >>

LHP
Injury: Left forearm tightness
IL date: April 29 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 31)
Expected return: Early to mid-2027
Status: Underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery in Dallas on May 11. (Last updated: May 31)

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LATEST TRANSACTIONS

July 17
• RHP : Activated from 15-day injured list
• LHP : Optioned to Triple-A Nashville

July 16
• UTIL : Cleared waivers, was outrighted to Triple-A Nashville and elected free agency

July 15
• OF : Traded to Astros in exchange for RHP , LHP and cash.

July 14
• RHP : Traded to Royals for cash

July 12
• RHP : Reinstated from 15-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Nashville
• LHP : Returned from rehab assignment and remains on the injured list
• LF : Designated for assignment
• RHP : Transferred to 60-day injured list More >>
• RHP : Activated from 15-day IL, optioned to Triple-A
• SS : Acquired via trade from Astros
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A

July 11
• RHP : Added as 27th man for second game of doubleheader
• LHP : Placed on 15-day injured list More >>
• LHP : Recalled from Triple-A Nashville

July 10
• RHP : Signed contract as a free agent More >>
• LHP : Optioned to Triple-A Nashville
• RHP : Designated for assignment

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