MLB Player News

Kuhnel (shoulder) is slated to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com reports.

Kuhnel has missed the past two-plus weeks with right rotator cuff tendinopathy but is ready to test out the injury with some mound work. Though he's eligible for activation now, Kuhnel could require a rehab assignment before return to the active roster.

Frelick will undergo an arthrogram Tuesday to get a diagnosis on his injured right shoulder, Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com reports.

Frelick landed on the 10-day injured list this past weekend with what the Brewers described as a shoulder strain, but the club hopes the arthrogram will provide a more specific diagnosis. Once the results of the exam are in, more will be known about a timeline for Frelick to return to the active roster.

Chandler won't pitch as scheduled Tuesday against the Yankees since the game was postponed due to a forecast of inclement weather, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

The 23-year-old's first start coming out of the All-Star break will have to wait at least one more day, with Tuesday's game being made up via a doubleheader Wednesday. Chandler, who has a 4.77 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 85:55 K:BB over 94.1 innings this season, should start one of those contests in the twin bill.

Harrison (elbow) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Saturday and begin a rehab assignment July 31, Hunter Baumgardt of Fox Sports 920 Milwaukee reports.

Harrison has been on the injured list since just before the All-Star break due to elbow soreness, so he may only need one rehab start in the minors before re-entering Milwaukee's rotation. Assuming the left-hander avoids any setbacks, he could be back on the big-league mound during the first week of August.

Misiorowski is not listed among the Brewers' probable pitchers for this weekend's series at home against the Rockies, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Misiorowski returned from a nearly two-week absence with arm fatigue on Monday versus the Mets, allowing just one unearned run over four innings and getting lifted after just 65 pitches. The Brewers plan to closely monitor Misiorowski's workload in the second half, as he is just 26.1 innings shy of last year's total from the minors, majors and postseason combined. Manager Pat Murphy has indicated the team will "lean more towards" pulling Misiorowski early from outings rather than skipping them, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. However, the team will also buy the hurler extra rest whenever possible, which it will do this weekend in moving Brandon Sproat ahead of Misiorowski to start Sunday. Misiorowski's next outing could come as soon as Monday in San Francisco.

Single-A San Jose sent Cayama (back spasms) on a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on July 11.

Per Josh Norris of Baseball America, Cayama was placed on the injured list at Single-A on June 5 due to back spasms. Still just 19, the 6-foot Cayama has a 4.17 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 50:8 K:BB in 41 innings, primarily in the Cal League.

Single-A Lake Elsinore sent Harvey (finger) on a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on July 16.

Per J.J. Cooper of Baseball America, Harvey missed a month early this year with a hamstring injury and made it back May 12, only to break a finger on his left hand 10 days later when he was hit by a backswing while catching. In 24 games this season including rehab assignments, the 19-year-old catcher is hitting .338/.432/.486 with one home run, five steals and a 25 percent strikeout rate.

High-A Spokane placed Brecht on the 7-day injured list May 23 with a right shoulder injury, Geoff Pontes of Baseball America reports.

Pontes reports Brecht is due back as early as late July, although he hasn't begun a rehab assignment yet. Brecht has big stuff, but his fantasy appeal is limited due to the fact he's a Rockies pitching prospect. The 23-year-old righty logged a 5.23 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 31:15 K:BB in 20.2 innings prior to the injury.

Forbes has not pitched for High-A Hillsboro since June 27 due to elbow discomfort, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

As of July 5, the organization said it was hopeful Forbes would return in July, but given he missed the first eight weeks of the season with a right elbow flexor injury and also had a flexor strain last year, there is plenty of cause for concern. Prior to this latest arm injury, Forbes dominated the competition to the tune of a 2.45 ERA, 0.68 WHIP and 20:2 K:BB in 14.2 innings, primarily at High-A. His fastball sits in the mid-90s and his dastardly 83-mph slider gives him a second plus pitch. He should be considered out indefinitely and is at high risk of needing elbow surgery sooner than later.

Blanco (hamstring) began a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League on July 17.

Per Mark Chiarelli of Baseball America, Blanco suffered a hamstring injury June 20. He also missed the first half of 2025 with a hamstring injury. Nagging muscle injuries aside, Blanco has arguably the most raw power in the minors and slashed .237/.319/.500 with 12 home runs, a 10 percent walk rate and a 29 percent strikeout rate in 49 games at High-A Greensboro.