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Gets Tommy John surgery Barker (elbow) announced Wednesday via his personal Twitter account that he underwent Tommy John surgery. He was also released by the Brewers on Wednesday.

Impact Given the 12-to-16-month recovery timeline typically associated with Tommy John surgeries, Barker looks on track to miss the remainder of the current campaign and the entirety of the 2023 season. Shortly after learning that Barker suffered a torn UCL in his right elbow that would need to be surgically repaired, the Brewers moved him off their 40-man roster and then cut him to clear room for trade-deadline pickup Trevor Rosenthal (hamstring). The 30-year-old made his big-league debut earlier this season, making three relief appearances and allowing five earned runs over four innings.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers designate reliever Luke Barker for assignment He pitched in just three games for the Brewers,

AUGUST 3, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Designated for assignment Barker (elbow) was designated for assignment Tuesday, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.

Impact The move clears space for the Brewers to add Trevor Rosenthal (hamstring) to the 40-man roster after he was acquired in a deadline-day deal with the Giants. Barker hasn't pitched in over a month due to a UCL sprain, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to the hill.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with sprained UCL Barker has been diagnosed with a sprained UCL in his right elbow, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Barker made his MLB debut in June and has been performing relatively well at Triple-A Nashville this year, posting a 3.60 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 25 innings over 23 appearances with the minor-league affiliate. However, he's now dealing with an injury in his throwing elbow and is weighing his treatment options. It's not yet clear whether the issue will require surgery or whether he'll be able to return prior to the end of the regular season.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to minors Barker was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

Impact Barker made three appearances for the Brewers after being called up in early June, but he allowed five earned runs over his last two, so he will head back to Nashville for the time being. Peter Strzelecki was brought up to take Barker's place in the Brewers' bullpen.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Milwaukee Barker was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Friday.

Impact Barker was sent down Wednesday, but he'll rejoin the active roster two days later after Peter Strzelecki was optioned to Nashville on Friday. Barker hasn't yet made his big-league debut but will be available out of the Brewers' bullpen.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A Barker was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.

Impact Barker had his contract selected by the Brewers ahead of Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader, and he'll return to Nashville without making his MLB debut. The 30-year-old has a 3.79 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB over 19 innings at the Triple-A level this season.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by Milwaukee Barker's contract was selected by the Brewers prior to the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

Impact Barker has pitched in Nashville over the last two seasons, and he's posted a 2.69 ERA, 96:18 K:BB and 0.91 WHIP in 80.1 innings over 70 relief appearances with the Triple-A club. The right-hander hasn't yet made his major-league debut but will provide an additional option out of the bullpen during Monday's nightcap.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE