JUSTIN TOPA NEWS

Likely heading to injured list Topa (elbow) will likely be placed on the injured list after he left Friday's game against the Cardinals, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Topa was initially diagnosed with right elbow discomfort after his early departure, but he'll get an MRI on Saturday to determine the extent of the issue. While manager Craig Counsell said that the right-hander will likely require a trip to the injured list, a better idea of his status will likely be revealed based on the results of his MRI.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with right elbow injury Topa exited Friday's game against the Cardinals with right elbow discomfort, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Topa was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, and he allowed two runs in one inning in Wednesday's win over the Giants. He gave up four runs in two-thirds of an inning prior to his departure in Friday's series opener, but the severity of his injury isn't yet clear.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins major-league club Topa was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.

Impact Topa surrendered five runs over 1.2 frames during his brief time in the majors in August, and he'll receive another look with one month left in the season. The right-hander should fill a low-leverage role out of the bullpen for Milwaukee.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to minors The Brewers optioned Topa to Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.

Impact Topa will cede his spot on the active roster to pitcher Eric Lauer, who was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Pirates. After being activated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Topa made two appearances out of the Milwaukee bullpen, giving up five earned runs on five hits across 1.2 innings.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated by Brewers Topa (elbow) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Topa began the season on the 60-day injured list due to a flexor tendon strain, but he spent nearly a month in the minors on a rehab assignment. Across 10 relief appearances, the right-hander posted a 2.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in nine innings. He'll now be available to make his season debut out of Milwaukee's bullpen.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab progresses to Triple-A Topa (elbow) has been transferred to Triple-A Nashville to continue his rehab assignment.

Impact The Brewers announced last weekend that Topa is still several weeks away from his return, but he continues to make good progress in his rehab. The right-hander's promotion to Triple-A could represent the final step in his rehab process, but he'll likely require several appearances before he's cleared to return to the majors.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still weeks away from return Topa (elbow) is progressing well in his rehab but is still several weeks away from his return, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Topa was recently transferred to Double-A Biloxi to continue his rehab assignment, and he's now made four total rehab outings since July 13. Across those appearances, the righty has allowed one hit and no walks while striking out seven in four scoreless innings. Although the Brewers are pleased with Topa's strong results, he'll likely head to Triple-A Nashville at some point before a potential return from the injured list around mid-August.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Advances in rehab Topa (elbow) was transferred to Double-A Biloxi on Tuesday to continue his rehab assignment, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact A right elbow flexor strain has sidelined the 30-year-old since the end of spring training. Topa appeared in two games while rehabbing at the Arizona Complex League, striking out five and walking none in two scoreless frames. The righty will likely require at least a couple appearances at Double-A before progressing to Triple-A Nashville and ultimately rejoining the Brewers, suggesting an activation around the end of July or early August.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers News: Justin Topa Injury Rehab Assignment Starts Out Strong Teams are gearing up for the second half of the season with All-Star festivities in the rearview mirror. The Milwaukee Brewers are in great...

JULY 14, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Starting rehab assignment Tuesday Topa (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with the Rookie-level ACL Brewers Blue on Tuesday.

Impact Topa has missed the entire regular season so far after suffering a flexor strain during spring training. He advanced to throwing bullpens in late June and will now participate in his first game action of the season. Given his lengthy absence, the right-hander will likely need multiple weeks in the minors to get ramped up, but he will certainly be a candidate to join the Brewers' bullpen in late July or early August, assuming he doesn't face any setbacks. Topa impressed during his brief time with the Brewers in 2020, posting a 2.35 ERA and 12:1 K:BB across 7.2 innings.

JULY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing bullpens Topa (elbow) has advanced to throwing bullpens, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Topa has been out all year since suffering a flexor strain in March. The Brewers still don't have an exact timetable for his return, but he's "not crazy far from game action" according to manager Craig Counsell.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to 60-day IL The Brewers transferred Topa (elbow) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.

Impact Milwaukee was already preparing for Topa to remain sidelined for the first half of the season while he recovers from a right elbow flexor strain, so the move to the 60-day IL won't have any bearing on his timeline. Instead, the transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for reliever Brad Boxberger, whose contract was selected from the alternate site in a corresponding move.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IL The Brewers placed Topa (elbow) on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Impact The Brewers aren't anticipating Topa being available for the first half of the season while he recovers from a right flexor tendon strain, so he'll be a candidate to move to the 60-day IL when the team needs to open up an extra spot on the 40-man roster.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Topa to miss part of '21 with right flexor strain Brewers reliever Justin Topa has been diagnosed with a flexor tendon strain in his right elbow, and the club believes he could miss at least...

MARCH 30, 2021 • MLB.COM

Diagnosed with flexor strain Topa was diagnosed with a flexor tendon strain Monday and is expected to miss at least the first half of the season, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact It's a discouraging diagnosis for the righty, who struck out 12 of the 30 batters he faced while walking none as a 29-year-old rookie last season. He's being sent for a second opinion, at which point his timeline should become clearer.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reliever Justin Topa headed for Brewers' injured list after suffering setback with elbow in camp Reliever Justin Topa, whose journey to the majors was a feel-good story in 2020, is headed to the Brewers' injured list with an elbow injury...

MARCH 28, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM

Bound for IL with elbow issue Brewers manager Craig Counsell said Topa will open the season on the injured list after experiencing elbow discomfort during his appearance Saturday in a "B" game, Sophia Minnaert...

Impact Milwaukee is still awaiting the results of Topa's MRI before providing an updated timeline on his return, but given the nature of his injury, the right-hander seems likely to spend more than the minimum 10 days on the IL. The Brewers had been hoping the hard-throwing Topa -- who logged a 2.35 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and struck out 12 over 7.1 innings as a rookie in 2020 -- would fill a key role out of the bullpen to begin the season.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could fill key relief role Topa threw his second scoreless inning of the spring in Wednesday's exhibition matchup with the Padres.

Impact Topa has all of six big-league appearances under his belt, but he threw the ball well as a rookie last year, and the Brewers believe he could be a key part of their bullpen in 2021. Topa stands 6-foot-4 and averaged 97.5 mph with his heater last year, so it's not hard to see why the team is high on him.

MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers pitcher Justin Topa in position to make first Opening Day roster The right-hander impressed in his first big league call-up late last season.

MARCH 4, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Back to alternate site The Brewers optioned Topa to their alternate training site Tuesday.

Impact He'll head back to the organization's training site in Appleton after serving as the 29th man for Monday's doubleheader with the Cardinals. Topa pitched in relief in the second game of the twin bill, taking his first career big-league loss after giving up a go-ahead unearned run in the top of the ninth inning.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to alternate site Topa was optioned to the alternate training site Friday.

Impact The 29-year-old had his contract selected at the start of the week and made his major-league debut Tuesday against the Tigers, allowing two runs on two hits with two strikeouts and zero walks over two innings. Topa will hope to rejoin the big club later in the season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE