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Brandon Sproat was optioned to Triple-A Nashville following a poor relief appearance, likely damaging his postseason roster prospects despite earlier encouraging minor league performance. The 25-year-old right-hander, acquired from the Mets in January, has struggled with consistency throughout the season, though he showed improvement during his time in the minors with strong strikeout numbers. Sproat was subsequently recalled when Grant Anderson landed on the injured list, but his recent struggles have made his playoff eligibility uncertain.
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Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (91-56) vs. Cincinnati Reds (69-77)
The Brewers can clinch a playoff spot tonight against the Reds with a win or losses by San Diego and Arizona, coming off a sweep of the Cubs that essentially secured the NL Central. Milwaukee's postseason pitching rotation remains uncertain, with Dustin May and Kyle Harrison competing for spots; May makes his seventh start as a Brewer after struggling in his last two outings with six runs allowed in eight innings. The Reds counter with lefty Andrew Abbott, who has posted a 4.43 ERA this season but performed better against Milwaukee in two previous starts, allowing three earned runs over nine innings. Brandon Sproat was sent to Triple-A Nashville following a poor outing, while Garrett Stallings was recalled to the roster.
Brew Crew BallBrewers to give 29-year-old rookie right-hander another opportunity in the big leagues
Garrett Stallings, a 29-year-old right-hander making his debut season with the Brewers, has been promoted to the major-league roster for the final month of the season. Stallings was drafted by the Angels in 2019 but didn't begin his professional career until 2021 due to the minor league cancellation, and has since been traded twice before joining Milwaukee in May 2024. Since his July 2 debut, he has pitched 8.0 innings without allowing a run across multiple stints between the majors and Triple-A. The Brewers made the move by optioning Brandon Sproat to Triple-A after a poor relief appearance.
Reviewing the BrewBrandon Sproat all but solidified his postseason roster fate with shaky relief appearance
Brandon Sproat, acquired by the Brewers from the Mets in a January trade, struggled through much of the 2026 season with command issues, allowing 52 walks and 17 home runs across 22 games and 19 starts. After being demoted to Triple-A in early August, Sproat showed improvement with 27 strikeouts and a .182 opponent batting average over five games, though walks remained problematic. A recent relief appearance appears to have damaged his postseason roster prospects despite the encouraging minor league performance. The article indicates this outing likely sealed his fate regarding playoff eligibility for Milwaukee.
Reviewing the BrewBrewers Place Grant Anderson On 15-Day Injured List
The Brewers placed right-hander Grant Anderson on the 15-day injured list due to right biceps inflammation, with Brandon Sproat called up from Triple-A Nashville as his replacement. Anderson, acquired from Texas in the offseason, had been a reliable bullpen contributor with 128 2/3 innings across 118 appearances for Milwaukee, but the injury likely resulted from heavy usage in back-to-back games against Cincinnati over the weekend. Manager Pat Murphy indicated there was no structural damage and described the issue as biceps tendinitis, with September 22 marking the earliest possible activation date. Sproat, a 25-year-old prospect who struggled in four MLB starts with a 5.27 ERA, will transition to relief work after spending time in Triple-A.
MLB Trade RumorsBrewers news: Brandon Sproat promoted, Grant Anderson to the IL, Kyle Harrison role change
The Brewers promoted Brandon Sproat to the major league roster as a reliever after the 25-year-old right-hander spent a month in Triple-A working through inconsistency issues. Grant Anderson was placed on the injured list with right biceps inflammation, creating the roster spot for Sproat. Kyle Harrison's role was adjusted as part of the team's preparations for the postseason stretch, with the Brewers holding an 18-game regular season remaining and a 1.5-game lead over the Dodgers for the top NL seed.
Reviewing the BrewAnderson (biceps) to IL, Sproat recalled as Crew navigates pitching staff's tough stretch
MLB.com BrewersGame Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (88-56) vs Chicago Cubs (81-63)
The Brewers and Cubs meet for the fifth time in a week, with Milwaukee holding a seven-game division lead and needing 12 wins to clinch the NL Central. Robert Gasser starts for the Brewers against Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd, who faced each other last Tuesday in a Brewers victory. Milwaukee recalled Brandon Sproat from Triple-A after placing reliever Grant Anderson on the injured list with right biceps inflammation, while Jake Bauers gets a day off to manage various injuries. The Brewers' lineup features Jackson Chourio, Brice Turang, and William Contreras at the top, with Andrew Vaughn batting cleanup.
Brew Crew BallRumors of the Brewers' next offseason blockbuster trade have already begun
The Milwaukee Brewers have traded away All-Stars in each of the last three offseasons to replenish their roster despite limited payroll resources. These trades—involving Josh Hader, Corbin Burnes, Devin Williams, and Freddy Peralta—brought back key contributors like William Contreras, DL Hall, Kyle Harrison, and Brandon Sproat who helped the Brewers win three consecutive NL Central titles. MLB insider Robert Murray recently suggested that Contreras, an All-Star catcher entering his final arbitration year at age 29, could be the next Brewers star dealt away this offseason as rival teams express interest in acquiring him.
Reviewing the BrewPat Murphy: Creating All-Stars by establishing dominance
Pat Murphy has won back-to-back Manager of the Year Awards while leading one of baseball's youngest rosters, establishing a pattern of benching players mid-at-bat to enforce fundamental standards. Murphy's approach includes pulling Sal Frelick and Caleb Durbin in April for defensive mistakes, Brandon Sproat in August for wild pitches, and Cooper Pratt in a recent game against the Mets for failing to execute a bunt and not running out a ball. While these moves have generally earned fan support and appear to improve player performance, the Pratt benching drew criticism when David Hamilton's replacement at third base threw wildly home in the tenth inning, allowing the Mets to win. Murphy maintains that establishing consequences for poor play sets the tone for the entire clubhouse and ensures winning baseball.
Brew Crew BallBrandon Sproat, Tyler Black play key roles in Brewers' Triple-A squad's combined no-hitter
Brandon Sproat pitched three perfect innings with five strikeouts as the Nashville Sounds' Triple-A team combined for a no-hitter against Norfolk on Sunday, their first in eight years. Tyler Black made a crucial catch to preserve the no-hitter in the seven-inning game. Sproat, acquired from the Mets during the offseason, has been working to regain consistency after posting a 5.27 ERA in 21 appearances with Milwaukee earlier this season. Black, who has struggled to find playing time with the Brewers due to outfield depth, continues to produce at the minor league level.
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