Brewers send Misiorowski to the mound against Twins in Sunday series finale
Jacob Misiorowski was set to start Sunday's series finale against Twins rookie Connor Prielipp, with Milwaukee reportedly carrying a 73-44 record, a fresh injury concern and a reshuffled bullpen into the game.
The Milwaukee Brewers were scheduled to play the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, August 9, 2026, in the series finale. Jacob Misiorowski was slated to start for Milwaukee against Twins rookie Connor Prielipp. Reports put the Brewers at 73-44 entering the game, with the Twins at 58-60.
The Milwaukee Brewers sent Jacob Misiorowski to the mound on Sunday, August 9, to face Minnesota Twins rookie Connor Prielipp in the finale of a three-game series in Milwaukee. The matchup came one day after the Brewers designated pitcher Bryse Wilson for assignment and added right-hander Lyon Richardson to bolster their bullpen. The weekend series has been split so far. According to reports, the Brewers lost Friday's opener after surrendering an early lead, then bounced back to win on Saturday. The Twins, featuring rookie Kaelen Culpepper, arrived in Milwaukee looking to take the series. The stakes are lopsided on paper. Reports put the Brewers at 73-44 entering Sunday, one of the best records in baseball in their 57th season in Milwaukee, while the Twins stood at 58-60. But Milwaukee is also dealing with another injury concern, according to reports, testing the depth of a club with designs on a deep October run.
Misiorowski faces rookie Prielipp in Sunday's series decider
The Milwaukee Brewers were scheduled to host the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, August 9, 2026, in the finale of their weekend series in Milwaukee. Jacob Misiorowski was slated to take the mound for the Brewers, matched against Twins rookie Connor Prielipp.
According to published reports, Milwaukee entered the game at 73-44, with Minnesota at 58-60. The Twins, featuring rookie Kaelen Culpepper, were seeking to win the series, according to those reports.
The matchup came during the Brewers' 57th season in Milwaukee, their 29th in the National League and their 58th overall. For Misiorowski, the start offered a chance to close out the series against a Minnesota club giving the ball to a first-year pitcher in Prielipp.
How the weekend series in Milwaukee unfolded
The series between Milwaukee and Minnesota reached its deciding game on Sunday after an evenly split weekend. According to reports, the Brewers dropped the opener on Friday, August 7, surrendering an early lead in a loss to the Twins. Milwaukee answered back on Saturday, August 8, taking the second game to even the series and set up a rubber match on Sunday.
The Twins, meanwhile, arrived in the finale with something to play for. Reports indicate Minnesota, featuring rookie Kaelen Culpepper, was seeking to claim the series outright. A Sunday victory would hand the Twins the set; a Brewers win would secure it for the home side instead. That left both clubs with clear stakes heading into the weekend's final game in Milwaukee.
The Brewers are playing their 57th season in Milwaukee, their 29th in the National League, and their 58th season overall.
The Brewers lost to the Twins after giving up an early lead.
The Brewers won the Saturday game against the Twins.
The Brewers designated pitcher Bryse Wilson for assignment.
The Brewers added right-hander Lyon Richardson to strengthen bullpen depth.
Entering the game, the Brewers held a 73-44 record and the Twins stood at 58-60.
The Brewers were dealing with another injury ahead of the game.
The Brewers were scheduled to play the Minnesota Twins.
Jacob Misiorowski was slated to start for the Brewers against Twins rookie Connor Prielipp.
Wilson designated for assignment as Richardson joins the bullpen
The Brewers shuffled their pitching staff on Saturday, according to reports. The club designated pitcher Bryse Wilson for assignment, removing him from the roster ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Twins. In a corresponding move, Milwaukee added right-hander Lyon Richardson, with reports indicating the addition was aimed at bolstering bullpen depth.
What comes next for Wilson was not immediately clear. Once a player is designated for assignment, a club has a limited window to trade him, release him, or pass him through waivers, but no decision on his future had been reported as of Sunday. Whether Richardson would be available to pitch in Sunday's game, and in what role, was also not yet known. The moves came as Milwaukee continued to manage its pitching staff through the weekend series.
Another injury concern for a Brewers club at 73-44
The Milwaukee Brewers entered Sunday's series finale against the Minnesota Twins carrying a fresh injury concern, according to reports. The identity of the player affected and the severity of the issue were not yet known ahead of first pitch, leaving the club's medical situation unclear as it prepared to close out the weekend set.
The setback comes at a time when, by most measures, the Brewers have little to complain about. Reports indicate Milwaukee held a 73-44 record entering Sunday, a mark that would rank among the best in baseball this season. That cushion in the standings gives the club some room to absorb short-term absences, though any further strain on the roster will test its depth as the schedule moves deeper into August.
For now, the Brewers were expected to provide an update once more information became available. Until then, the focus remained on managing the roster through another uncertain day.
Frequently asked questions
Who do the Brewers play today?
The Milwaukee Brewers were scheduled to play the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, August 9, 2026, in the finale of their series. According to reports, the Brewers lost the Friday, August 7 game after surrendering an early lead, then bounced back to win on Saturday, August 8, setting up a rubber match on Sunday.
Who is starting for the Brewers today?
Jacob Misiorowski was slated to start on the mound for the Brewers against Twins rookie Connor Prielipp. The outcome of that pitching matchup was not yet known at the time of reporting.
What is the Brewers' record right now?
According to reports, the Brewers entered the August 9 game with a 73-44 record, while the Twins stood at 58-60. The 2026 season is the Brewers' 57th in Milwaukee, their 29th in the National League, and their 58th overall.
What roster moves did the Brewers make this weekend?
According to reports, the Brewers designated pitcher Bryse Wilson for assignment on Saturday, August 8, 2026, and added right-hander Lyon Richardson to bolster bullpen depth. What happened to Wilson after the designation, and whether Richardson appeared in the August 9 game, was not yet known.
Are the Brewers dealing with any injuries?
According to reports, the Brewers were dealing with another injury ahead of the August 9 game. The identity of the injured player and the severity of the injury were not yet known at the time of reporting.
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