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Colton Gordon has been optioned to Triple-A Nashville as the Brewers manage their roster ahead of the playoffs after clinching the top overall seed. The left-hander made his team debut against Philadelphia, pitching five innings and allowing two runs on four hits in a losing effort. Gordon was acquired from Houston at the All-Star Break and spent two months at Triple-A before his recent call-up, posting a 4.67 ERA over 54 innings.
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Brewers' late-September roster shuffle continues with flurry of moves before final series
The Brewers have secured the top overall playoff seed and are using their final regular season games to rest key players ahead of the October 1 NLDS opener. Milwaukee has made several roster moves in recent days, including bringing back relief pitcher Bryse Wilson from the injured list after a lower back strain and placing outfielder Vaughn on the IL due to illness, though his retroactive placement allows him to return before the postseason begins. The team is cycling through bullpen arms to manage workload, recently optioning Colton Gordon and designating Lyon Richardson for assignment while promoting Wilson and Brandon Lockridge.
Reviewing the BrewGame Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (98-59) @ Philadelphia Phillies (87-70)
The Brewers enter their second game against Philadelphia needing two more wins to reach 100 victories for the first time in franchise history while maintaining their lead over the Dodgers for the best record in baseball. Logan Henderson will start for Milwaukee, coming off a rough outing against Pittsburgh where he allowed three runs in five innings, though he struck out eight batters and carries a 2.51 ERA on the season. Aaron Nola takes the mound for the Phillies and has historically performed well against the Brewers with a 3.22 career ERA in 16 previous starts. The Brewers made a roster move before the game, optioning Colton Gordon to Triple-A Nashville and selecting Lyon Richardson's contract, while keeping most of their lineup intact from the previous day.
Brew Crew BallBrewers optioning Colton Gordon to Triple-A continues anticipated late-season pitching shuffle
The Brewers clinched an NLDS berth and first-round bye on Tuesday after the Reds defeated the Braves, allowing Milwaukee to focus on preparing their pitching staff for the playoffs. Left-hander Colton Gordon made his team debut against Philadelphia, pitching five innings and giving the team's primary relievers rest despite the Brewers losing the game. Gordon has been optioned to Triple-A and replaced by right-hander Lyon Richardson, a 26-year-old who signed a minor league deal with Milwaukee in June after being designated for assignment by Cincinnati. The move is part of an anticipated pattern over the final five regular season games where the Brewers will prioritize rest and health for their postseason roster over winning.
Reviewing the BrewBrewers Select Lyon Richardson
The Brewers selected right-hander Lyon Richardson's contract from their minor league system ahead of their game against the Phillies, optioning left-hander Colton Gordon to Double-A in the corresponding move. Richardson, 26, has bounced between the Brewers and free agency multiple times this season after being designated for assignment by Cincinnati in June. At Triple-A Nashville, he posted a 4.23 ERA over 22 appearances with strong strikeout numbers but a 13.2% walk rate. The Brewers appear positioned to use Richardson as a multi-inning reliever behind starter Logan Henderson, similar to how Gordon was deployed in his recent appearance.
MLB Trade RumorsBrewers news: First-round bye clinched, NLDS schedule, Colton Gordon's debut
The Milwaukee Brewers clinched a first-round bye after the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Atlanta Braves, securing Milwaukee's spot in the NLDS. The Brewers lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 in their own game, with William Contreras driving in two runs in the sixth inning to temporarily tie the game before Philadelphia pulled away. Game 1 of the NLDS will be played October 3 at American Family Field, marking the second consecutive year the Brewers have avoided the Wild Card Series. The team now aims to secure the No. 1 overall seed to guarantee home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Reviewing the BrewGordon turns heads in debut, despite Brewers’ loss
Colton Gordon impressed in his Brewers debut, allowing two runs on four hits over five innings, though Milwaukee lost to Philadelphia 6-4. The strong performance by Gordon has raised questions about whether he deserves a spot on the postseason roster as the team evaluates its pitching options for the playoffs. Despite the loss, the Brewers secured a first-round bye after Atlanta fell to Cincinnati, and they remain in position to reach 100 wins with five games remaining in the regular season.
Brew Crew BallGordon stellar in Brewers debut, but Milwaukee falters in controversial eighth
MLB.com BrewersGame Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (95-58) @ Baltimore Orioles (75-78)
The Brewers face the Orioles in Milwaukee's final interleague series of the season, needing to go 5-4 down the stretch to reach 100 wins for the first time in franchise history while also chasing the Dodgers for the top playoff seed. Dustin May takes the mound for Milwaukee after a mixed tenure with the team, though he delivered a dominant six-inning shutout in his last start against Cincinnati. Baltimore counters with lefty Cade Povich, who carries a 4.05 ERA this season and has faced only two Brewers previously, both of whom recorded hits off him. The Brewers made a roster move by optioning Garrett Stallings to Triple-A and recalling Colton Gordon.
Brew Crew BallBrewers call up forgotten piece of Lance McCullers Jr. trade for bullpen reinforcement
The Milwaukee Brewers promoted left-hander Colton Gordon to the major leagues after acquiring him from Houston at the All-Star Break as the real centerpiece of a trade that also brought Lance McCullers Jr., who was quickly designated for assignment. Gordon spent two months pitching for Triple-A Nashville, posting a 4.67 ERA over 54 innings with 10 home runs allowed despite limiting walks. The Brewers called him up to bolster their bullpen following Kyle Harrison's short outing in Pittsburgh, optioning right-hander Garrett Stallings to make room. Gordon features a mix of fastballs, slider, and off-speed pitches, though he has struggled with home runs and inconsistent command within the strike zone.
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