Milwaukee Brewers: Former MLB Pitcher Envisions Possible Move for Jacob Misiorowski to Maximize His 2025 Season

Currently, the Brewers’ starting rotation consists of Freddy Peralta, Jose Quintana, Brandon Woodruff, Quinn Priester, and rookie phenom Jacob Misiorowski. Peralta and Quintana are well known innings eaters and are each having strong seasons. Priester has been a nice surprise after he was acquired in an early season trade from the Boston Red Sox.

At the time of the trade, Priester had a career record of 6-9 to go with a dismal 6.23 ERA. Since coming to Milwaukee, though, he is 9-2 with a 3.28 ERA.

Woodruff and Misiorowski, too, have been sensational since being added to the Brewers starting rotation. Misiorowski was a mid-season callup after he dominated Triple-A and Woodruff made his long-awaited return to the Majors following a near two-year absence due to a shoulder injury.

But both have the same concern going forward: how will their innings be managed. Obviously, Woodruff will be managed carefully so that he can avoid another injury and to keep him fresh for the eventual postseason run.

Misiorowski, on the other hand, has pitched 29.1 innings in the Majors to go with 63.1 innings in Nashville. That is combined total of 92.1 innings. Last season in the minors, he set a professional career-high in innings pitched with 97.1.

Obviously, he is going to surpass that total this season.

Former MLB Pitcher Thinks the Milwaukee Brewers Could Move Jacob Misiorowski to the Bullpen

During an episode of the popular baseball podcast Foul Territory, former Major League pitcher Trevor May suggested that, in an effort to preserve Misiorowski for the postseason push, Milwaukee may moved the young flamethrower to the bullpen.

“It’s well within the realm of possibility,” May said.

“I could see him functioning like last year’s (New York) Mets version of David Peterson coming in (when) someone gets knocked around for two or three innings … And they’re also trying to limit his pitch count … because he hasn’t thrown that much … everyone’s always worried about the arm flying off at an opportune time … you just want to make sure you’re taking care of guys as much you can.”

After appearing in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game and throwing one inning, Misiorwoski did not make his next start until earlier this week in Seattle. Due to his long time off, the rookie phenom was limited to just 64 pitches and was taken out before the fourth inning ended. He did not allow a run and struck out seven.

Obviously, Milwaukee would prefer to have Misiorowski starting every fifth day, but they also need to make sure he is on top of his game when they need him in September and October. Fortunately, they have the pitching depth necessary to step in if they do choose to move Misiorowski to the bullpen.

But whether or not that is what they choose to do remains to be seen. One thing is for sure, though: fans should not expect to see many long outings from Misiorowski going forward. They need him for the Playoffs.