Protecting Misiorowski's Arm
Milwaukee Brewers Carefully Monitor Ace Pitcher Jacob Misiorowski's Workload After Layoff
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Jacob Misiorowski, baseball's best pitcher in 2025, made a cautious return to the mound Monday night, working just four innings as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 8-3, according to Daily Gazette. The outing was his first since July 7, following a stretch where the team pulled him from a scheduled start in Pittsburgh due to arm fatigue.
Misiorowski carries a 9-2 record and a stunning 0.87 ERA on the season, having already logged 115 innings. Manager Pat Murphy made clear the Brewers are not taking chances with their ace, according to WTOP.
Arm Fatigue Forces Brewers to Pull Misiorowski Back
The Brewers had originally scratched Misiorowski from a start in Pittsburgh before the All-Star break, citing arm fatigue. Despite being selected to the All-Star Game for the second straight year, he did not pitch in the midsummer classic, Winnipeg Free Press reported. The team used the extended rest to let his arm recover before bringing him back.
Murphy said the club wants to carefully monitor Misiorowski's workload coming out of the break, per Daily Item. Monday's four-inning start was the first sign of that plan in action. The Brewers appear willing to limit his outings rather than risk a more serious injury.
A Season for the Record Books at Just 115 Innings
Misiorowski's numbers are hard to believe. A 0.87 ERA through 115 innings is historically elite. For comparison, a typical ERA under 3.00 is considered very good. His 9-2 record adds to the case that he has been the sport's most dominant arm in 2025, according to WFMZ.
Those numbers also explain why Milwaukee is so protective of him. Pitchers who throw heavy workloads early in a season can break down later. The Brewers clearly do not want that to happen to their star, News4Jax noted.
Brewers Win 8-3 but Eyes Stay on Misiorowski's Arm
The Brewers handled the Mets comfortably, winning 8-3 on Monday night. But the bigger story was what happened before the final score. Misiorowski threw only four innings, a short leash by any standard for a pitcher of his caliber, per WWLTV.
Murphy and the Brewers are balancing two goals: staying in contention and keeping Misiorowski healthy for the long run. With more than half the season still ahead, the team appears committed to protecting its most valuable player, even if that means shorter starts for now, according to WSOC-TV.
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