Milwaukee Brewers News Roundup — September 7, 2026

The Brewers' pitching depth took a hit this week as Kyle Harrison's struggles since returning from injury have forced the team to consider moving him from the rotation to a relief role ahead of the postseason. Harrison has allowed 15 runs across his last two starts, watching his ERA climb from 2.79 to 3.66 while his fastball velocity and effectiveness have declined noticeably. The Brewers also placed reliever Grant Anderson on the injured list with biceps inflammation, calling up Brandon Sproat from Triple-A to fill the roster spot.

Despite the pitching concerns, Milwaukee's offense carried the team through the week. Jackson Chourio and Cooper Pratt led the charge, with Pratt driving in nine runs including a bases-clearing triple, while Chourio delivered a go-ahead single in Monday's Labor Day victory over Chicago. The Brewers won three of their four games against the Cubs and split with Cincinnati, improving to 89 wins with their magic number to clinch the NL Central now standing at 10.

Logan Henderson was the lone bright spot in the rotation, earning pitcher of the week honors with a 2.48 ERA through 15 starts. The bullpen also showed strength when healthy, with Trevor Megill recording his 27th save in the Labor Day win. Defensively, rookie Luis Lara made a crucial catch at the wall in the ninth inning against Chicago that proved decisive in preserving the victory, showcasing the defensive prowess he has brought since his July debut.

The Brewers hold a seven-game lead in the NL Central and a 1.5-game advantage over the Dodgers for the top NL seed with 18 games remaining. They host back-to-back three-game series against the Cubs and Reds this week, beginning with Robert Gasser taking the mound against Chicago's Matthew Boyd on Tuesday.