MILWAUKEE BREWERS NEWS

Houser pitches Brews' 1st CG shutout since 2014, beats Cards

 Adrian Houser pitched Milwaukee’s first complete-game shutout since 2014, throwing a crisp three-hitter that led the Brewers over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houser spins three-hit shutout for Crew MILWAUKEE -- Adrian Houser took the mound Saturday at American Family Field and caught the edge of the zone with a sinker for a called strik...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • MLB.COM

Aaron Ashby - Back in bullpen Ashby covered 4.1 innings out of the bullpen in Friday's 15-4 loss to the Cardinals, giving up two runs on one hit and one walk while striking out four.

Impact Even though Brett Anderson (shoulder) was moved to the injured list Thursday, Ashby doesn't look like he'll receive the chance to stick in the rotation as a sixth starter, at least for the upcoming week. Because he was needed to eat innings in long relief Friday after Freddy Peralta's short start, Ashby is out of the mix to fill Anderson's next turn through the rotation, which was set to come Monday versus the Phillies.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers rightfielder Avisaíl García remains sidelined He has been bothered by soreness in his lower back and legs.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM

Brewers recall reliever Miguel Sánchez\u00a0from Nashville Lefty Hoby Milner gets sent down to make room for reliever.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM

Brewers reliever Justin Topa facing another possible elbow surgery after suffering injury Friday night Brewers reliever Justin Topa, who overcame two Tommy John surgeries to reach the major leagues, has been shut down with another elbow injury...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM

Live coverage: Brewers vs. Cardinals in the second of a three-game series at American Family Field The Brewers face the Cardinals in the second of a three-game series. Get live updates from American Family Field.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM

Hoby Milner - Sent down Milner was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

Impact Milner tried to stop the bleeding Friday after the first four pitchers to take the ball for Milwaukee combined to give up 13 runs, but Milner just made things worse, surrendering two runs of his own in one-third of an inning. The lefty could return to the Brewers' bullpen later in the season, though he could just as easily be DFA'd.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Sánchez - Returns to majors Sanchez was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

Impact Sanchez and fellow righty Jandel Gustave will provide reinforcements to a Milwaukee bullpen that was taxed in relief of Freddy Peralta on Friday. Before his control completely left him near the middle of August, Sanchez was quietly pitching well for the Brewers, posting a 3.05 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 18:7 K:BB in his first 21 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Narváez - Not starting Saturday Narvaez isn't starting Saturday's game against St. Louis.

Impact Narvaez went 1-for-3 with a run Friday but will head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Luke Maile will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Avisaíl García - Remains out of lineup Garcia (hamstring/back) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Cardinals.

Impact Garcia will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game after he exited Thursday's game with hamstring and back tightness. Jace Peterson will remain in right field and bat fifth.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jandel Gustave - Reinstated from COVID IL Gustave was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday.

Impact The Brewers added a couple arms to bolster the bullpen after starter Freddy Peralta only made it two innings Friday against St. Louis. Miguel Sanchez got the call alongside Gustave, who had been rehabbing at Triple-A Nashville after a positive COVID test in early August. Gustave will look to keep his scoreless streak with Milwaukee intact now that he's back on the active roster.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Topa - Dealing with 'significant' injury Topa was placed on the 60-day injured list Saturday with a right elbow injury.

Impact Manager Craig Counsell called the injury that forced Topa from Friday's game "significant," per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, and noted that it's Topa's flexor tendon, which was also a problem in spring training. The Brewers are trying to determine the extent of the UCL damage. Topa has shown tremendous resilience, battling back from two Tommy John surgeries and time in independent ball, but a third TJS recovery would be a daunting hill to climb.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Freddy Peralta - Struggles in return to rotation Peralta (9-4) took the loss against St. Louis on Friday, completing two innings and allowing four runs one three hits and two walks while striking out four.

Impact Peralta returned to action after missing over two weeks with right shoulder inflammation. He wasn't sharp in the brief appearance, as he needed 53 pitches to retire six batters and surrendered four runs for the first time since early May. The right-hander ended his outing on a high note, striking out the final two hitters he faced with a pair of runners in scoring position, but this was otherwise a disappointing outcome both for Peralta and for fantasy managers who roster him. The 25-year-old will look for better results his next time out, which is likely to come at Cleveland late next week.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Houser expected to start as Brewers host the Cardinals

The Cardinals will start Kwang Hyun Kim on Saturday and the Brewers are expected to counter with Adrian Houser

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daniel Norris - Dealing with cut on throwing hand Norris is dealing with a cut on his throwing hand following Friday's loss to the Cardinals, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Norris apparently dealt with a similar issue earlier in the season but hasn't been forced to spend time on the injured list. The Brewers will likely monitor his status in the near future but is currently considered day-to-day.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Topa - 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

Wainwright, Molina reach milestone; Cards rip Brewers 15-4

Nolan Arenado homered twice in the first three innings to help the St. Louis Cardinals trounce the Milwaukee Brewers 15-4 in a milestone performance for Adam Wainwright and Yadier...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Topa - 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

Estrada hits 3-run homer as Giants beat Brewers 5-1 Thairo Estrada hit a three-run homer during San Francisco’s four-run eighth inning, and the Giants beat the Brewers 5-1 on Thursday to avoid...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Brewers activate Eduardo Escobar from the injured list He started at thid base and batted cleanup.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM

Brewers put second baseman Kolten Wong on the paternity list He and his wife, Alissa, expecting the couple's first child.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM

Brandon Woodruff leaves no doubt he's benefited from the extra rest afforded him this season The right-hander has set new career highs in virtually every statistical category by staying healthy and available all season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM

Live coverage: Brewers vs. Cardinals in the first of a three-game series at American Family Field The Brewers face the Cardinals in the opener of a three-game series. Get live updates from American Family Field.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM

Avisaíl García - Not in Friday's lineup Garcia (hamstring/back) isn't starting Friday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Garcia was removed from Thursday's loss to the Giants due to hamstring and back tightness, and he's still feeling sore Friday. He's considered day-to-day. Jace Peterson will start in right field and lead off.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE