ANDREW MCCUTCHEN NEWS

Andrew McCutchen returns as Brewers reliever Trevor Kelley, who recently picked up his first career win, is sent back to minors Optioning Trevor Kelley was the corresponding move as Andrew McCutchen returns after missing nearly two weeks on the COVID injured list.

MAY 20, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Returns from COVID-19 IL McCutchen (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday.

Impact McCutchen has been sidelined the past two weeks after testing positive for the virus, but he'll rejoin Milwaukee's active roster ahead of Friday's matchup with Washington. The 35-year-old has a .240/.291/.350 slash line with two home runs, 14 RBI, 11 runs and three stolen bases in 110 plate appearances this year.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hiura's HR in 11th gives Brewers 7-6 victory over Braves

Keston Hiura hit a two-run, winning homer off Jesse Chavez in the 11th inning as the Milwaukee Brewers rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6

MAY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCutchen's return nears as woes vs. lefties continue MILWAUKEE -- Andrew McCutchen has gone from pacing the circumference of his hotel room in Atlanta to pacing the clubhouse at American Fami...

MAY 18, 2022 • MLB.COM

Won't return Wednesday McCutchen (illness) won't be activated from the COVID-19 injured list for Wednesday's series finale versus Atlanta, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact The veteran outfielder was scheduled for a full workout Tuesday, and the team apparently wants to give him a couple more days to keep ramping up before rejoining the active roster. McCutchen is now expected to be activated for Friday's series opener against the Nationals.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña returns, Ozuna homers as Braves defeat Brewers 3-0

Ronald Acuña Jr. returned to action, Marcell Ozuna hit a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves ended their scoring drought in a 3-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers

MAY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely to return by weekend Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns said McCutchen (illness) will "probably" be activated from the COVID-19-related injured list ahead of Wednesday's series fina...

Impact Whether the Brewers choose to bring McCutchen back Wednesday or following Thursday's team off day will hinge on how he fares from a conditioning standpoint during his full workout Tuesday. While McCutchen has been on the shelf for the past week and a half, the Brewers have mostly rotated Rowdy Tellez and Christian Yelich at designated hitter, which has opened up more opportunities for Jace Peterson and Tyrone Taylor.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Peralta dominates for 7 innings, Brewers 2-hit Braves 1-0

Freddy Peralta dominated over seven innings, Hunter Renfroe scored on a wild pitch and the Milwaukee Brewers two-hit the Atlanta Braves 1-0

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Albert Pujols on the mound: Position players we want to see pitch

After Albert Pujols' debut on the mound, Jordan Shusterman dreams up a list of MLB position players he'd like to see pitch.

MAY 17, 2022

Will ramp up quickly McCutchen is expected to get back up to speed quickly once he's activated from the COVID-19 injured list, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact McCutchen has been on the IL since May 7, but manager Craig Counsell expects him to be back in action for the Brewers shortly after he's cleared to return. "It'll be a quick ramp-up," said Counsell. "This is not a long process for him to get back ready but we have to get him back in the building." The former MVP was hitting .240 with two homers, 14 RBI, three stolen bases and 11 runs scored through 25 games prior to landing on the injured list.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aguilar, Soler, Anderson homer in Marlins' win over Brewers

Jesús Aguilar, Jorge Soler and Brian Anderson homered, and the Miami Marlins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-3

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Acuña goes deep again, leads Fried, Braves over Brewers

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a fifth-inning homer for the game’s first run, Max Fried outpitched Corbin Burnes and the Atlanta Braves held on in the ninth to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers' McCutchen tests positive for COVID-19, placed on IL

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Andrew McCutchen has tested positive for COVID-19

MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on COVID-19 IL McCutchen was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday.

Impact While it's not yet clear whether McCutchen has tested positive for COVID-19, he'll need to isolate from the team until he clears the league's protocols. Mike Brosseau was recalled from Triple-A Nashville to provide additional depth, while Tyrone Taylor should see an uptick in playing time with McCutchen sidelined.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Saturday McCutchen isn't starting Saturday against Atlanta.

Impact McCutchen will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 1-for-5 with a run and two strikeouts Friday. Christian Yelich will serve as the designated hitter while Tyrone Taylor starts in left field.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out for day game McCutchen is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Reds.

Impact He'll be one of three veterans sitting out in Thursday's series finale after starting in Wednesday's 18-4 win. McCutchen, who went 4-for-5 with a double, a walk, four RBI and two runs in the trouncing of Cincinnati, will be replaced at designated hitter by Keston Hiura.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Four hits, four RBI in win McCutchen went 4-for-5 with a double, four RBI and two runs in the 18-4 win over the Reds on Wednesday.

Impact Breaking a three-game hitless streak in a big way, McCutchen ripped an RBI single off Vladimir Gutierrez in the bottom of the first inning before adding another single in the third frame and coming around to score on a Rowdy Tellez grand slam. The 35-year-old later walked and scored on Tellez's second long ball of the contest in the sixth and doubled in two runs in the seventh. He notched his fourth hit on an RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning, scoring Lorenzo Cain and reaching four RBI on the day. McCutchen has operated as the Brewers' primary designated hitter in 2022, producing a .242 batting average with two homers and 14 RBI over 95 at-bats in 24 games.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swats second homer McCutchen went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 11-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact He launched his second homer of the season -- and second in as many games -- in the third inning off Kyle Hendricks, one of six Milwaukee long balls on the night. McCutchen hasn't been able to really get hot yet for the Brewers, but he's consistently hitting cleanup against RHP and leadoff against LHP, and his mediocre .247/.302/.377 slash line has still led to three steals, seven runs and 10 RBI.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers' Andrew McCutchen talks about winning hit against Pirates Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Andrew McCutchen went 3-4 including a first-inning home run and the ninth-inning winning hit against his former...

APRIL 29, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Carries Brewers offense in win McCutchen went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI during Thursday's 3-2 win over the Pirates. He walked once and struck out once.

Impact McCutchen led off the game with a home run against Jose Quintana and added a game-winning, two-run single in the top of the ninth inning, producing all three runs for the Brewers against his former team. Thursday's performance marked McCutchen's first three-hit game and his first homer of the season. He's currently hitting .250 with nine RBI and three steals.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

McCutchen rallies Brewers past Pirates 3-2 to complete sweep

Andrew McCutchen’s go-ahead two-run single in the top of the ninth inning rallied the Milwaukee Brewers past the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 to complete a three-game sweep

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andrew McCutchen sinks former team as Pirates fall to Brewers Andrew McCutchen has struggled against his former team but enjoyed a breakout on Thursday during a 3-2 Brewers win.

APRIL 28, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Records third steal McCutchen went 1-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over the Pirates.

Impact He wasn't a big part of the Brewers' 12-run offensive outburst, and he was caught stealing on one of his attempts. At least he was successful on the other, giving him three steals on the year. McCutchen is still looking for his first home run with the Brewers.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lauer strikes out 13, Yelich lifts Brewers over Phillies 1-0

Eric Lauer struck out a career-high 13 over six innings, Christian Yelich hit a sacrifice fly in the ninth and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0

APRIL 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Wednesday McCutchen isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact McCutchen will get his first off day of the season after going 0-for-5 with a run, two walks and three strikeouts in the last two games. Keston Hiura will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE