Brewers closer Trevor Megill bullishly declares target date for injury return

And Rosiak (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel):

“Encouraging news from Trevor Megill, who just completed a 32-pitch bullpen with one ‘up.’ Felt better than last time, sat 95-96. Plan is a live BP Friday, then pitching against the Reds on Sunday. ‘100 % have to’ pitch to at least one batter on Sunday, Megill said.”

There are positive implications in both reports. It’s very encouraging to hear that Megill is making substantial, tangible progress, including a possible return date. When he had his earlier setback, he just didn’t feel right. Based on McCalvy’s information, he is apparently feeling much better.

In addition, his bullish attitude on returning to live action before the season wraps up is a promising development for Brewers backers. The team might adopt a more cautious outlook to avoid aggravating the injury – an elbow flexor strain – but on the whole, the outlook appears a lot more hopeful than last week’s deflating news. From Megill’s perspective, it is also true that dipping his toes back, even if just a batter or two, could help get him geared up for the postseason.

Megill last pitched on August 24, so if he doesn’t pitch again in September, it will be about six weeks between then and his first shot in the Division Round. Talk about coming in cold. Obviously, foresight and Megill’s health should be the guiding factors, but if he feels ready, Murphy shouldn’t think twice about giving him a handful of pitches on Sunday.