MILWAUKEE BREWERS NEWS

Justin Topa - Shifts to 60-day IL Topa (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday.

Impact Topa has been on the injured list since the start of the regular season, but he progressed to facing live hitters in mid-May. The right-hander will likely require a rehab assignment prior to rejoining the major-league club, and he'll be sidelined for at least another week after moving to the 60-day IL.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Barker - 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

Ethan Small - Sent down following debut Small was optioned to Triple-A Nashville following the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

Impact Small made his major-league debut as the starter in Monday's matinee, and he allowed two runs on four hits and four walks while striking out four in 2.2 innings. While it wouldn't be surprising to see the southpaw claim a more permanent rotation spot at some point this year, he'll head back to Nashville, where he's posted a 1.88 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 38.1 innings over eight starts this year.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Narváez - On bench for nightcap Narvaez isn't starting the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

Impact Narvaez will rest after he went 1-for-4 with a run and a strikeout in the first game of the twin bill. Victor Caratini is starting behind the dish and batting ninth.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kolten Wong - Not starting Game 2 Wong isn't in the lineup for the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

Impact Wong led off in Monday's matinee and went 1-for-3 with a double, a run, a walk and a strikeout. Mark Mathias will take over at the keystone and bat eighth.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Yelich - Takes seat for nightcap Yelich isn't starting the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

Impact Yelich will get a breather after he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in the first game of the twin bill. Andrew McCutchen will start in left field and lead off in the nightcap.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers take 2 from Cubs, Taylor HRs in both, Ashby fans 12

Tyrone Taylor homered in both games, Aaron Ashby struck out a career-high 12 in the nightcap and the Milwaukee Brewers swept a doubleheader from the Chicago Cubs 7-6 and 3-1, Luis...

MAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers overtake Yankees for top spot

With Mookie Betts red-hot, the Dodgers have overtaken the Yankees for the No. 1 spot in Ben Verlander's MLB Power Rankings.

MAY 30, 2022

Woodruff's injury not serious, but timing 'terrible' CHICAGO -- Purely from a health perspective, the diagnosis of Brandon Woodruff's injured right ankle was relatively good news. From a timing...

MAY 30, 2022 • MLB.COM

Brewers place Woodruff on IL, recall Strzelecki

The Milwaukee Brewers placed right-handed starter Brandon Woodruff on the 15-day injured list with a right high ankle sprain on Monday before their split doubleheader with the Chic...

MAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Brewers place a second all-star starting pitcher on the injured list in the last week Brandon Woodruff is the latest Brewers player to head to the 15-day injured list after injuring his right ankle in St. Louis

MAY 30, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Peter Strzelecki - Contract selected by Brewers Strzelecki had his contract selected by the Brewers on Monday.

Impact Strzelecki will join the Brewers after pitching 16.1 innings with Triple-A Nashville this season, producing a 3.86 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with 26 strikeouts in 14 appearances. The move was made in correspondence with Brandon Woodruff (ankle) being placed on the 15-day IL and 27-year-old will have a chance to make his major-league debut.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Woodruff - Placed on injured list Woodruff landed on the 15-day injured list Monday with a high ankle sprain, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Woodruff left his start Friday against the Cardinals with what was previously called right ankle discomfort. Prior reports suggested he could be ready to return for his next start, which was scheduled for Wednesday against the Cubs, but he'll wind up missing at least two turns in the rotation and potentially more, with the Brewers yet to set a target date for his return. The team will have to dip into its depth options to cover for Woodruff, as Aaron Ashby has already joined the rotation in place of Freddy Peralta (lat) and Ethan Small is starting the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Mathias - Heading to Triple-A after Monday Mathias was optioned to Triple-A Nashville and designated as the 27th man for Monday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

Impact Mathias will remain with the Brewers for Monday's doubleheader but return to Triple-A Nashville following Game 2. Since having his contract selected by the team May 24, he's appeared in one game, going 1-for-4 with a run scored. Mathias will provide an extra bat off the bench for Monday's two contests.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Small - Contract officially selected Small had his contract selected by the Brewers and will start Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader versus the Cubs.

Impact Small will make his major-league debut in the day game Monday. He's posted a 1.88 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with 49 strikeouts over 38.1 innings with Triple-A Nashville this season and he could stick around as a sixth starter with the Brewers moving forward.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew McCutchen - Resting in day game McCutchen will get a breather in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

Impact The 35-year-old will be on the bench for the first time since returning from the COVID-19 injured list May 20, batting .231 with a homer, three RBI and four runs over nine contests. Keston Hiura is starting at designated hitter and will bat seventh in the first game Monday.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Cain - Breather in Game 1 Monday Cain isn't starting in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader versus the Cubs.

Impact Cain will get to rest in Game 1 Monday after starting the last two contests, notably going 3-for-4 with his first homer of the season in Sunday's win over the Cardinals. Tyrone Taylor will start in center while Jace Peterson takes over in right field and will bat eighth.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs play the Brewers in first of 4-game series

The Chicago Cubs begin a four-game series at home against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday

MAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Crew gets 'big time performance' from Burnes ST. LOUIS -- In the midst of playing 18 games in 17 days, Milwaukee’s rotation had begun to enter the danger zone. Both Freddy Peralta and B...

MAY 29, 2022 • MLB.COM

Hunter Renfroe - Tracking toward minimum IL stint Renfroe (hamstring) said Saturday that he anticipates being ready to return from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Friday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel r...

Impact Though Renfroe definitely said he doesn't think his hamstring will be a concern by the time Friday rolls around, he acknowledged that whether he's activated ahead of the weekend will ultimately be decided by the organization. Renfroe will do his part to put himself in position for being activated Friday by initiating a rehab program Monday, and he's likely to steadily ramp up his activities in the days that follow. Whenever Renfroe's return from the IL comes, fewer starts out of the outfield will be available for Tyrone Taylor and Lorenzo Cain.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Woodruff - Could be ready to go Wednesday Brewers manager Craig Counsell said Woodruff's right ankle injury may not be significant enough to prevent the right-hander from making his next scheduled turn through the rotation...

Impact Woodruff's most recent start Friday in St. Louis was cut short after he experienced irritation in the ankle during the fifth inning. For his part, Woodruff told Mark Saxon of MLB.com that he expects to be fine for his next start, but the Brewers won't take any chances with the 29-year-old if they sense that the ankle issue will hinder him from a command standpoint. Woodruff will likely be observed closely during a throwing session Monday before the Brewers decide on his status for this week.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Narváez - Falls homer shy of cycle Narvaez went 3-for-3 with a triple, a double, an RBI, three runs scored and a walk in Sunday's 8-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Narvaez hadn't hit a triple since 2018 with the White Sox, but he came up a home run short of a cycle in the unexpected performance. The 30-year-old has multiple hits in each of his last three games, going 7-for-11 in that span. He's lifted his slash line to .276/.372/.429 with two home runs, nine RBI, 10 runs scored and seven doubles across 113 plate appearances this year while serving as the Brewers' top catcher.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jace Peterson - Launches three-run blast Peterson went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 8-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Peterson padded the Brewers' lead in the fifth inning with his first homer since May 15. He hadn't posted a multi-hit effort since May 10, going just 6-for-36 across 15 games prior to Sunday's strong game. The utility man is up to a .212/.304/.374 slash line with four homers, 12 RBI, 19 runs scored, four doubles and six stolen bases across 113 plate appearances. Peterson should continue to see regular playing time at third base for a little longer, but Willy Adames' (ankle) return is getting closer, as he'll move his rehab assignment from Single-A Carolina to Triple-A Nashville on Monday.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rowdy Tellez - Goes yard Sunday Tellez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Tellez was in a bit of a slump, going 4-for-19 in his previous six games with just one extra-base hit, a double, in that span. He went deep off Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas in the sixth inning. Tellez has shown solid power with 10 homers, 11 doubles and a .513 slugging percentage in 45 contests. He's added 34 RBI and 20 runs scored while seeing regular playing time at first base against right-handed pitchers.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Willy Adames - Shifting rehab to Triple-A Adames (ankle) is scheduled to make his second rehab appearance Monday at Triple-A Nashville, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact As a test of the health of Adames' sprained left ankle, the Brewers plan to have him play consecutive days in the minors before bringing him back from the 10-day injured list. He made a successful return to action at Single-A Carolina on Sunday, when he served as a designated hitter and went 1-for-2 with a home run and a walk. If Adames starts at shortstop Monday and comes out of the rehab game no worse for the wear, he could rejoin the Brewers for Tuesday's game in Chicago against the Cubs.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE