FEBRUARY 26 • MLB.COM
COLIN REA #48 - PITCHER - MILWAUKEE BREWERS
12-6 W-L •
1.26 WHIP •
4.29 ERA
12-6 W-L
1.26 WHIP
4.29 ERA
With updated arsenal, Rea making pitch for Brewers rotation PHOENIX -- Colin Rea has added a new split changeup to his four-pitch mix this spring, but his fastball played so well in his start Sunday t...
Colin Rea staying with Brewers on one-year deal with club option for 2025 MILWAUKEE (AP) — Colin Rea will remain with the Milwaukee Brewers after the right-handed pitcher agreed to a one-year deal with a club optio...
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • AJC.COM
Colin Rea stays with Milwaukee Brewers, agrees to $4.5 million 1-year contract
Right-hander Colin Rea stayed with the Milwaukee Brewers rather than explore the free-agent market, agreeing to a $4.5 million, one-year contract that could be worth up to $10 mill...NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets spot on WC roster Rea has made the Brewers' roster for their Wild Card Series matchup against the Diamondbacks.
Impact The 33-year-old is essentially replacing Brandon Woodruff, who is in danger of missing the entire postseason because of a capsular injury in his right shoulder. Rea was terrific in a swingman role down the stretch for Milwaukee, delivering a 2.22 ERA and 25:6 K:BB over his final three starts and three relief appearances covering 24.1 innings.
OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Turns in scoreless outing Rea allowed two hits over five scoreless frames during Friday's win over the Cubs. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.
Impact Rea rolled through his shutout performance Friday, tossing 50 of 67 pitches for strikes. He allowed just one runner to reach scoring position and never faced much of a threat. It was his longest appearance since July 30. Rea posted a 2.22 ERA over his final 24.1 frames, dropping his season ERA to 4.55 alongside a 110:38 K:BB across 124.2 total innings.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Getting start Friday Rea is scheduled to start Friday against the Cubs, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Impact Rea gets the ball in place of Brandon Woodruff, who will not make another start for the NL Central champs until the Wild Card Series. Rea, 33, holds a 4.74 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 104:38 K:BB in 119.2 innings (21 starts, four relief appearances) this season with the Brewers.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Nashville The Brewers recalled Rea from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.
Impact The 33-year-old right-hander returns to Milwaukee's roster as a long reliever with Trevor Megill going on paternity leave. Rea has posted a 4.78 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 102:38 K:BB in 118.2 innings (21 starts, three relief appearances) this season at the major-league level.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to Triple-A Rea was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.
Impact The 33-year-old earned the win Tuesday after he allowed one run over 4.2 frames of long relief, but he'll be sent down in order to bring up a fresh arm. Rea has a 4.78 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 102:38 K:BB across 118.2 innings as a swingman for the Brewers this season.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nabs sixth win Tuesday Rea (6-6) picked up the win in Tuesday's 7-3 victory over the Cardinals, allowing one run on three hits and three walks over 4.2 relief innings. He struck out two.
Impact Working as the bulk reliever behind opener Trevor Megill, Rea entered the game in the second inning with the Brewers down 2-0 and got rewarded for his efforts once the Milwaukee offense got rolling. He tossed 85 pitches (52 strikes) to collect his first big-league win since July 2, but the veteran right seems to be adjusting well to his new role -- over four appearances (two starts, two in relief) in September, none longer than 4.2 innings, he's posted a 2.95 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB through 18.1 innings.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Slated for bulk relief Tuesday Rea is expected to work in bulk relief behind Trevor Megill in Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Impact Rea was called up from Triple-A Nashville ahead of Monday's series opener in St. Louis, but he wasn't needed out of the bullpen in the Brewers' 1-0 loss. With Milwaukee seemingly looking to build in an extra rest day for all five members of their rotation, Megill is expected to serve as the lead pitcher Tuesday for what projects to be a bullpen day. Since Rea last pitched Sept. 13, he'll be well-rested and should be able to handle multiple innings out of the bullpen once Megill exits the contest.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets call back to majors The Brewers recalled Rea from Triple-A Nashville on Monday.
Impact Rea was optioned to Triple-A just four days earlier, but he'll be eligible to rejoin the Brewers ahead of Monday's game in St. Louis since right-hander Thyago Vieira (calf) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Though he had made two of his last three appearances as a starter for Milwaukee before being sent down, Rea will serve as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen in his upcoming stint with the Brewers with Adrian Houser having recently returned from the IL and reclaimed his spot in the rotation.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Nashville Milwaukee optioned Rea to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.
Impact The 33-year-old right-hander will lose his rotation spot to Adrian Houser (elbow), who was activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of Thursday's series finale against the Marlins. Rea took a loss Wednesday versus Miami and holds a 4.89 ERA in 114 major-league innings this season.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets no help in loss Rea (5-6) took the loss Wednesday versus the Marlins. He allowed one run on four hits and a walk while striking out three over 4.2 innings.
Impact Rea pitched as a reliever for just the second time this season. He threw 65 pitches (42 strikes), but the Brewers' offense wasn't able to put any runs on the board. The right-hander has given up five runs over 13.2 innings across three appearances since he was promoted from Triple-A Nashville in early September. For the season, he's posted a 4.89 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 100:35 K:BB over 114 innings through 23 appearances (21 starts). With Adrian Houser (elbow) coming back from the injured list Thursday, it's unclear if Rea will remain in the rotation going forward -- that may be dependent on Corbin Burnes' (ankle) ability to make his next start.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set for bulk role Wednesday Rea is expected to serve as a bulk reliever behind opening pitcher Trevor Megill in Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Impact Rea will work out of the bullpen for just the second time all season after making 21 of his prior 22 appearances with the Brewers as a starter. Since being called up from Triple-A Nashville on Sept. 2, Rea has struck out 12 over nine innings in two starts while pitching to an 0.89 WHIP, but he's given up four earned runs between those outings and hasn't come away with a win. He'll have a better chance at factoring into the decision Wednesday since he won't be starting and thus won't be required to cover five innings to qualify for a win.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Strikes out six in no decision Rea did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks over 4.2 innings against the Yankees. He struck out six.
Impact A Jasson Dominguez two-run shot in the third was the only damage Ray allowed. It took Ray 85 pitches to record 14 outs, but following two consecutive outs to start the fifth, Ray was pulled in favor of Abner Uribe, who struck out Aaron Judge to complete the inning. Ray has served as Adrian Houser's replacement in the Milwaukee rotation over the past two turns, but with Houser (elbow) scheduled to return from a stint on the injured list September 12, Rea's future role on the Brewers' pitching staff is currently up in the air.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Awarded second straight start Rea is scheduled to start Thursday's game against the Yankees in The Bronx.
Impact Rea will make a second straight turn through the rotation after he struck out six while allowing two runs over 4.1 innings in a no-decision against the Phillies this past Saturday, when he stepped in as the Brewers' new No. 5 starter in place of the injured Adrian Houser (elbow). Even if Houser isn't ready to pitch by the next time his turn in the rotation comes up, Rea may need a strong showing Thursday to ensure he makes another start. Julio Teheran (hip) tossed five scoreless innings in his most recent rehab start Tuesday at Triple-A Nashville and could be a candidate to replace Rea as the big club's No. 5 starter if the latter struggles against the Yankees.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fans six in no-decision Rea came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Phillies, giving up two runs on three hits over 4.1 innings. He struck out six without walking a batter.
Impact The right-hander had a little trouble keeping the ball in the park, serving up solo shots to Kyle Schwarber in the first inning and J.T. Realmuto in the second, but Rea was otherwise sharp in his return to the big-league rotation. The 30-year-old got the hook after only 66 pitches (46 strikes) however, denying him his sixth win of the season. Rea figures to get at least one more turn while Adrian Houser (elbow) is sidelined, and if he pitches well again next weekend on the road against the Yankees, he might just retain a spot in the rotation for the stretch run.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Officially promoted The Brewers recalled Rea from Triple-A Nashville to start Saturday's game against the Phillies.
Impact With Adrian Houser (elbow) on the injured list, Rea will come up from Nashville to round out the Brewers' rotation. The 33-year-old righty surrendered six runs over four innings during his last start in the majors, and he likely won't offer much fantasy value while in Milwaukee. J.B. Bukauskas was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set to start Saturday Rea will be recalled from Triple-A Nashville to start Saturday's game against the Phillies, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Impact The Brewers optioned Rea to Nashville on Aug. 5, where he has since given up five runs over 11 innings across two starts while striking out 12 batters and walking one. Rea has a 7.30 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 24.2 innings in his last five major-league starts and will be facing a Phillies offense that ranks sixth in baseball with a .768 OPS.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent down to Triple-A The Brewers optioned Rea to Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.
Impact Lefty Clayton Andrews was recalled to replace Rea, who was knocked around for six runs over four innings Friday, bringing his ERA since the All-Star break to 6.75. Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) is due back Sunday, so Rea's services are no longer needed in the rotation, though he could be back before long as a swingman.
AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rea's lack of command proves costly for Crew MILWAUKEE -- Colin Rea walked only five batters in five July starts, but he issued three bases on balls in the first two innings against the...
AUGUST 5, 2023 • MLB.COM
Tagged with six runs Rea (5-5) yielded six runs on eight hits and three walks over four innings Friday, striking out two and taking a loss against the Pirates.
Impact All six runs against Rea came in the first two innings of Friday's ugly start. He's coughed up 11 runs in his last two appearances, raising his season ERA from 4.53 to 5.11 in the process. In six outings since the start of July, Rea has posted a 6.32 ERA while allowing nine home runs. He may get shifted to a bullpen role with Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) expected to return to the rotation.
AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Punches out eight in loss Rea did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing five runs on five hits and two walks over five innings against Atlanta. He struck out eight.
Impact All five runs against Rea came via the home-run ball Sunday -- a two-run blast off Austin Riley's bat in the first inning and a Matt Olson three-run shot in the third. Rea did tally eight or more strikeouts for the third time this season, though he allowed five runs for the second time in four outings. Overall, the 33-year-old right-hander has a 4.76 ERA with a 1.20 WHIP and 83:29 K:BB across 18 starts (96.1 innings) this season. Rea's currently penciled in to start next week against the Pirates, though his spot in the rotation could soon be in jeopardy with Wade Miley (elbow) and Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) nearing returns.
JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Settles for no-decision Rea notched a no-decision against Cincinnati on Monday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five batters over six innings.
Impact The only runs Rea gave up in the contest came on Elly De La Cruz's monster two-run homer in the third inning. That was the only extra-base hit Rea yielded in his fourth quality start of the campaign. The right-hander faltered against the Reds in his final outing before the All-Star break, allowing five runs over 4.2 frames, but he's been solid in his first two starts of the second half, giving up just four earned runs across 11 innings. Rea's spot in the rotation has been partly a consequence of Wade Miley (elbow) and Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) spending time on the injured list, so it's not certain how the Brewers will adjust with both of the injured hurlers potentially returning within the next few weeks.
JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Solid in no-decision Rea didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Phillies, giving up three runs (two earned) on five hits over five innings. He struck out three without walking...
Impact The right-hander pounded the strike zone, tossing 54 of 74 pitches for strikes before exiting as he made his first start since July 8. Rea could get bumped to the bullpen if the NL Central-leading Brewers get aggressive at the trade deadline, but he's been a stabilizing force at the back of the rotation -- over his last 10 starts, he's gone 5-1 with a 4.14 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 45:13 K:BB through 54.1 innings. Rea is next set to take the mound at home early next week against the Reds.
JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
