Joel Kuhnel
P · Age 31 · Bats Right · Throws Right
2026 season
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Injured Brewers reliever's path back to big leagues complicated by trade deadline additions
Joel Kuhnel, acquired by the Brewers from Oakland in early June, initially impressed with increased velocity but struggled with a 6.54 ERA over nine appearances before being placed on the injured list with shoulder impingement in early July. Now 12 days into a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville, Kuhnel faces an uncertain future as the Brewers' trade deadline acquisitions—Dustin May, Antonio Senzatela, and JoJo Romero—are expected to fill the bullpen roles he previously occupied. With pitchers limited to 30 days on rehab assignment and Romero expected to return later this month, Kuhnel could be designated for assignment once his rehab window closes unless roster expansion in September provides additional roster spots.
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