This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Brewers injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Abner Uribe
Injury: Right forearm flexor strain
IL date: Aug. 14 (15-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 11)
Expected return: Aug. 31
Status: Made rehab appearances for High-A Wisconsin on Aug. 25 and 28, and he is expected to be active for the Brewers' series at Wrigley Field against the Cubs. (Last updated: Aug. 29) More >>
RHP Dustin May
Injury: Right scapula contusion
Expected return: Aug. 30
Status: Took a 106 mph line drive off the right side of his upper back on the first pitch of his Aug. 26 start. X-rays came back negative and he was able to play catch the next day. In line to start Aug. 30 against the Rangers. (Last updated: Aug. 28) More >>
LHP JoJo Romero
Injury: Appendectomy
IL date: July 17 (15-day IL, retroactive to July 14)
Expected return: As soon as September 1
Status: Sent to High-A Wisconsin for rehab appearances on Aug. 25 and 28. Could be an option for the Brewers after rosters expand Sept. 1. (Last updated: Aug. 29)
RHP Brandon Woodruff
Injury: Right shoulder capsule
IL date: July 5 (transferred to 60-day IL on July 12)
Expected return: Potentially late 2026
Status: Scheduled to begin throwing program on Aug. 26 after four-week scan showed enough healing to forgo the need for surgery. Has a "low possibility" of potentially returning in 2026, per manager Pat Murphy (Last updated: Aug. 22) More >>
LHP Rob Zastryzny
Injury: Left upper trap strain
IL date: June 3 (transferred to 60-day IL on July 15)
Expected return: August
Status: Developed recurring symptoms after a July 10 appearance for Triple-A Nashville and was taken off rehab assignment. In the midst of a live batting practice progression. (Last updated: Aug. 18)
INF Jett Williams (Brewers No. 10 prospect)
Injury: Left hand sprain
IL date: Aug. 11 (Minor League 7-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Exited after one at-bat on Aug. 8 in his first game back with Triple-A Nashville since July 7 after his hand issue returned. (Last updated: Aug. 11)
RHP Joel Kuhnel
Injury: Right rotator cuff tendinopathy
IL date: July 4 (15-day IL, retroactive to July 3)
Expected return: August
Status: Sent to Triple-A Nashville on Aug. 2 to begin a rehab assignment. (Last updated: Aug. 7)
LHP Brian Fitzpatrick
Injury: Left UCL strain
IL date: June 6 (transferred to 60-day IL on June 9)
Expected return: Mid-late 2027
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery on July 1 after receiving a second opinion from Dr. Keith Meister. (Last updated: July 4)
RHP Quinn Priester
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 Angel Zerpa
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)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Aug. 28
• INF Jonathan Ornelas: Cleared waivers, was outrighted to Triple-A Nashville and elected free agency
Aug. 25
• OF Sal Frelick: Reinstated from 10-day injured list
• INF Jonathan Ornelas: Designated for assignment
• RHP Abner Uribe: Sent to High-A Wisconsin on rehab assignment
• LHP JoJo Romero: Sent to High-A Wisconsin on rehab assignment
Aug. 19
• SS Cooper Pratt: Reinstated from the 10-day injured list
• OF Brandon Lockridge: Optioned to Triple-A Nashville
• INF/OF Jihwan Bae: Cleared waivers and outrighted to Triple-A Nashville
Aug. 18
• SS Cooper Pratt: Sent to High-A Wisconsin on rehab assignment