COLIN REA NEWS

Returning to rotation Rea is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

Impact Rea's role coming out of the All-Star break was somewhat in flux since Milwaukee had five other healthy starting pitchers available, but the right-hander will ultimately stick in the rotation after Wade Miley (elbow) was unexpectedly placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday. The Brewers are optimistic that Miley will be in store for a minimum-length stay on the shelf, but that could still provide enough time for Rea to stake his claim to a more permanent rotation spot over Julio Teheran and/or Adrian Houser if he can deliver one or two quality start. Rea has worked at least 4.2 innings in each of his last nine outings with Milwaukee while picking up five wins and posting a 4.20 ERA and 1.18 WHIP.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falters against red-hot Reds Rea allowed five runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out seven batters over 4.2 innings in a no-decision against Cincinnati on Saturday.

Impact Rea got through two frames without giving up a run before serving up a solo homer to Will Benson in the third inning and a three-run shot to Joey Votto in the fourth. The right-hander was charged with another run in the fifth, though it came after he had already departed. Rea had been pitching well coming into Saturday, collecting two straight quality starts during which he allowed just three runs and eight hits over 13 innings. However, he enters the All-Star break with mediocre numbers overall, including a 4.71 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 67:26 K:BB over 80.1 frames.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rea's 2nd straight gem helps Crew ride grueling stretch PITTSBURGH -- The Brewers haven’t just survived the toughest stretch of their season to date. So far, they’ve thrived. Colin Rea pitched int...

JULY 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

Notches fifth win Rea (5-4) earned the win Sunday, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk over 6.2 innings against the Pirates. He struck out three.

Impact Rea was sharp Sunday, holding Pittsburgh to a pair of runs on Nick Gonzales' two-run homer in the second inning. The 33-year-old Rea has won back-to-back starts, allowing just two runs on eight hits over 13 innings in that span. His ERA is down to 4.40 with a 1.19 WHIP and 60:25 K:BB across 14 starts (75.2 innings). Rea is currently lined up for a home matchup with the Reds in his next outing.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one run in win Rea (4-4) earned the win Monday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk over 6.1 innings in a 2-1 win over the Mets. He struck out three.

Impact Rea notched his second quality start of the season en route to his fourth win. It's been a mixed bag for the right-hander this year, as he's allowed three or fewer runs eight times but given up four earned runs in his other six outings. Overall, he sports a 4.57 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 57:24 K:BB across 14 appearances (69 innings), and his numbers have basically been the same in April, May and June. Given the litany of injuries to Milwaukee's pitching staff, Rea's spot in the rotation in secure moving forward.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers reap rewards from Rea's quality start NEW YORK -- Since returning to the United States to play in the Major Leagues, right-hander Colin Rea has been pitching to prove he belongs,...

JUNE 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

Colin Rea, Brewers fire combined 3-hitter vs. Mets Colin Rea and a trio of relievers combined on a three-hitter Monday night for the visiting Milwaukee Brewers, who beat the New York Mets 2-1...

JUNE 27, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Allows four earned in no-decision Rea didn't factor in the decision in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Diamondbacks after he gave up five runs (four earned) on seven hits and one walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out two...

Impact The right-hander put the Brewers in an early hole by allowing a three-run homer to Ketel Marte during the second inning, but he followed that with three scoreless frames before Arizona tallied another run in the sixth. Rea has worked at least five frames in each of his past six starts and has a 4.26 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 29:10 K:BB during that span. If he remains in Milwaukee's rotation, Rea likely lines up for a matchup with the Mets early next week.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in rotation Rea is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks at American Family Field.

Impact Rea looked like a candidate to move out of the rotation during the upcoming week after both Eric Lauer and Wade Miley were reinstated from the injured list, but Lauer ended up getting optioned to Triple-A Nashville, while Adrian Houser was sent to the bullpen to clear up a starting spot for Miley. As a result, Rea appears set to stick around as Milwaukee's No. 5 starter, though he probably doesn't have a long leash. He's pitched to a 4.71 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over 57.1 innings in the big leagues this season, and most of his underlying ratios (4.43 SIERA, 12.4 K-BB%, 27.5 CSW%) point to him being an average-to-below-average performer.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows four runs in loss Rea (3-4) took the loss Wednesday, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks over 5 innings against the Twins. He struck out four.

Impact Rea unraveled in the third inning, giving up a one-out double to Edouard Julien before walking Donovan Solano on four straight pitches. They would both come around to score on a Carlos Correa triple, leading to a four-run inning for Minnesota. The right-hander walked three batters for the second time in three starts this month after issuing only seven free passes throughout all of May (five starts). He had also won each of his last three decisions coming in after starting the season 0-3.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent in no-decision Rea did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing three hits and a walk over five scoreless innings in a 6-3 loss to the Orioles. He struck out eight.

Impact Rea seemed well on his way to a fourth straight win, but Milwaukee's bullpen couldn't hold a 3-0 lead, leaving the 32-year-old right-hander with a no-decision despite a dominant performance. Rea's been inconsistent overall since slotting into the Brewers' rotation. He allowed seven earned runs over 11 innings in his last two starts, despite picking up wins in both outings. His ERA is now down to 4.47 with a 1.22 WHIP and 48:19 K:BB through 10 starts (52.1 innings) this season.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns third win Rea (3-3) earned the win Saturday, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks across five innings during a 10-8 victory over the Reds. He struck out five.

Impact Rea has picked up a win in each of his last three starts, posting a 3.86 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB across 16.1 innings during that stretch. Given the litany of injuries to Milwaukee's rotation, the 32-year-old's role figures to be relatively stable moving forward, especially if he continues to submit quality performances. Rea will look to make it four straight wins during his next start, which is tentatively scheduled for the finale of a three-game set versus Baltimore.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up second win Rea (2-3) earned the win Sunday, allowing four runs on five hits over six innings during a 7-5 victory over San Francisco. He struck out six and did not issue a walk.

Impact Rea wasn't as sharp as his previous start against the Astros, but he still tied his season high with six innings and recorded six strikeouts, his most since April 30. The 32-year-old sports modest numbers (4.75 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 35:13 K:BB) across eight starts (41.2 innings), but given the litany of injuries to Milwaukee's rotation, Rea figures to have a relatively stable role moving forward. His next start is tentatively scheduled during a four-game set in Cincinnati.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets another starting chance Rea is scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Giants in Milwaukee.

Impact Given the Brewers' ever-growing list of injuries in the rotation along with the fact that Rea blanked the Astros over 5.1 innings in his return to a starting role earlier this week, it comes as little surprise that he'll receive a second straight turn. With none of the Brewers' injured starting pitchers seemingly close to a return, Rea's spot in the rotation should be safe for a bit, but he's still tough to depend on outside of NL-only leagues or deeper mixed leagues. Through 36.1 innings with the big club in 2023, Rea has gone 1-3 and owns a 4.71 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 29:15 K:BB.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks Astros in win Rea (1-3) blanked the Astros over 5.1 innings, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out four to earn his first victory of the year.

Impact Rea was thrusted back into the Brewers' rotation following the injury news to Eric Lauer (shoulder) after he was demoted to Triple-A Nashville following his last start May 14. The 32-year-old turned in his first scoreless outing of the year while only allowing two runners to even reach second base. It was a major bounce back performance and he'll have some more leash with big club after Lauer's injury. Rea now sprots a 4.71 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 29:15 K:BB over 36.1 innings and is lined up to face the Giants next over the weekend.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

This Brewers journeyman is making the most of rotation shot MILWAUKEE -- The last time Colin Rea started and won a Major League game before Tuesday, Barack Obama was president, and Jonathan Lucroy was...

MAY 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Brewers' Colin Rea, back from minors, aims to slow Astros The Milwaukee Brewers again will turn to right-hander Colin Rea to fill a gap in their injury-riddled rotation when they host the streaking...

MAY 23, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Making start Tuesday Rea will start for the Brewers on Tuesday against the Astros, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Rea was recalled over the weekend to serve as bullpen protection but is now needed in the rotation. With the Brewers battling multiple starting pitcher injuries, he would seem to be in line for multiple starts.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Nashville The Brewers recalled Rea from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

Impact Rea takes the place of JB Bukauskas on the active roster after Bukauskas was placed on the 15-day injured list with a cervical strain. Rea has been mediocre with Milwaukee this year as seen in a 5.52 ERA over 31 innings in seven appearances (six starts), but he could be inline to make multi-inning appearances for the Brewers in this stint with several injuries to the Milwaukee pitching staff.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Rea was optioned to Triple-A Nashville by the Brewers on Monday.

Impact Rea was needed for 3.2 innings in long relief Sunday against the Royals, so he's being sent out in favor of a fresh arm. Trevor Megill will be his replacement.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders four runs in start Rea allowed four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three over 3.2 innings Sunday against the Royals. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Rea did not turn in an encouraging performance after the team announced he would replace Eric Lauer in the starting rotation, at least for the time being. He allowed runs in each of the first three frames, which was highlighted by a first inning homer from Salvador Perez, and was replaced in the fourth by Lauer after tossing 81 pitches. Lauer went on to pitch the final 16 outs of the game and had a much better showing than Rea, so it's possible the Brewers could move Rea back to the bullpen in favor of Lauer or have the two work as a tandem for the foreseeable future.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday against KC Rea is starting Sunday's game against the Royals, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Eric Lauer was originally listed as the starter for Sunday's contest, but Lauer is moving to the bullpen for the foreseeable future. Rea has not pitched much more effectively in his time with the Brew Crew with a 4.94 ERA and 22:11 K:BB in 27.1 innings over six appearances. The Royals do represent a good chance to pick up a win, but there's certainly risk using Rea as a fantasy streamer over the weekend.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Works out of bullpen Wednesday Rea appeared in relief during Wednesday's 8-1 loss to the Dodgers, recording two outs while allowing one earned run on two hits and two walks.

Impact Rea had started in each of his prior five outings with the Brewers, but his usage out of the bullpen Wednesday confirms that the recently activated Adrian Houser has replaced him as Milwaukee's No. 5 starter. Given that the soft-tossing right-hander labored in his 27-pitch appearance Wednesday, it's possible that the Brewers option him to Triple-A Nashville in the coming days to transition him back to a starter's schedule in preparation for a big-league rotation spot opening back up later on this season.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets no support in loss Rea (0-3) took the loss Saturday, allowing three runs on four hits and one walk over six innings against San Francisco. He struck out four.

Impact Rea turned in his first quality start of the season but was outdueled by Alex Cobb, who blanked the Brewers over seven innings. Most of the damage was done early, as a Joey Bart double in the second brought Michael Conforto around to score from first base before Thairo Estrada smacked a two-run home run off Rea in the third. Rea finished the outing by retiring 11 consecutive batters. Though Rea bears an 0-3 record, he's been a reliable fill-in starter for Milwaukee, who has dealt with a slew of injuries to their top rotation arms early in the season. Because of his unstable role as the team's sixth starter, Rea doesn't have much value outside of being a matchup-based streamer.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nine strikeouts in loss Rea (0-2) took the loss during Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Angels, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk over five innings. He struck out nine.

Impact Rea got through five innings for a fourth straight start and recorded a season-high nine strikeouts, but he suffered a second consecutive loss. Overall, the results have been solid for Rea, who's replaced Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) in the Brewers' rotation. While Woodruff isn't expected to return until the end of June, Adrian Houser (groin) is nearing his season debut after starting the campaign on a rehab stint in the minors, so Rea's time in the majors could be limited, unless Milwaukee opts to go to a six-man rotation.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE