​The Milwaukee Brewers have decided to place All-Star right-hander Jacob Misiorowski on a brief hiatus, delaying his return until after the All-Star break. Misiorowski had been slated to start Sunday’s series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates but will not take the mound due to arm fatigue, per Hunter Baumgardt of Fox Sports 920. This development also means Misiorowski will miss the All-Star Game, scheduled for July 14 at 8 p.m. ET at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
Misiorowski’s absence from Sunday’s game removes a high-leverage matchup against Pirates ace Paul Skenes. Brewers manager Pat Murphy explained that Misiorowski did not rebound from his July 7 start against the St. Louis Cardinals, in which he went seven innings with 11 strikeouts. “He didn’t recover well from his last start, and we owe it to him to give him a little more time,” Murphy told Baumgardt. “Just didn’t recover well. His arm doesn’t feel great, his body doesn’t feel great. There’s no imaging or any of that stuff going on; we’re just giving him a rest, and he needs some time away from throwing.” Murphy added that Misiorowski has had a heavy workload, and the team is choosing to give him a break. “Because his throwing program today was a little clunky, and we just didn’t like what we saw, we’re going to hold him out.”
The Brewers have already navigated a challenging stretch with their pitching staff, dealing with a notable number of injuries. As of Saturday, 10 pitchers were on the injured list, including Kyle Harrison and Brandon Woodruff. Harrison was placed on the 15-day IL retroactive to July 9 with left forearm tightness. MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy noted that Harrison’s IL stint may not be viewed as a setback, given the club’s plan to give him extended rest through the All-Star break. Before it was announced that Misiorowski would miss Sunday’s start, McCalvy had suggested that the organization might adopt a similar approach with the 24-year-old flamethrower.
Misiorowski, in his second major league season, has been a dominant presence when healthy. Across 18 starts, he is 10-4 with a 1.62 ERA and a 0.76 WHIP. He has logged 111 innings, recording 167 strikeouts—the most in baseball, ahead of the second-place mark by 19. His ERA and WHIP lead the league, and he holds the sport’s best opponent batting average at .148. Given his impact and the Brewers’ current health considerations, the decision to proceed with caution and give Misiorowski time to recover is a prudent one for Milwaukee.
The Brewers’ emphasis on safeguarding Misiorowski’s long-term readiness aligns with a broader strategy to protect a franchise spine when injury concerns loom. While fans may have hoped to see Misiorowski on Sunday, the club’s priority remains ensuring his arm, body, and throwing mechanics are restored to optimal form before he resumes competitive action. The All-Star break offers a natural window to reset, rest, and recalibrate Misiorowski’s throwing program, with a view toward a strong return after the break.
As Milwaukee manages the immediate schedule and the broader implications of an extended break for Misiorowski, the team will also navigate continued evaluations across its pitching staff. The path forward will likely involve careful monitoring of fatigue levels, gradual ramp-ups in throwing, and adherence to a plan designed to maximize Misiorowski’s effectiveness once he resumes pitching later in the season.
In the meantime, Brewers fans will await updates on Misiorowski’s progress and any adjustments to the pitching staff’s rotation and depth. The team’s front office and medical staff appear committed to a measured approach that prioritizes long-term health and performance, even as it temporarily alters plans for Sunday’s matchup and the All-Star festivities. The hope is that this rest will pay dividends in the back half of the season, with Misiorowski continuing to build on the impressive foundation he established earlier in 2024.