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Brewers DFA veteran reliever for 2nd time this season, promote former Orioles lefty ahead of Saturday’s game

In a rather odd move ahead of Saturday’s game, the Brewers designated reliever Joel Payamps for assignment and called up left-hander Bruce Zimmerman in his place.

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Another Elbow Gives Out: Shelby Miller's Season is Over, and Somehow, Some Way, Joel Payamps Rides Again

Not long after having to shelve Trevor Megill due to a flexor strain, the Brewers hold out hope that they'll get their closer back—but they'll have to survive without the services of one prized reinforcement, until they do.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 30

Brewers Aren't Losing 7-Year MLB Veteran After All

The Milwaukee Brewers recently made a tough decision. Veteran relief pitcher Joel Payamps recently was designated for assignment by Milwaukee but MLB.com's Adam McCalvy shared on Thursday that he cleared waivers and actually is sticking around with the organization after being outrighted to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29

Brewers make pitching roster move before Phillies series

The Milwaukee Brewers ride a four-game winning streak into the beginning of the series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. However, Pat Murphy’s bullpen will look a little different against the Phillies.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 29

Brewers Outright Joel Payamps

Right-hander Joel Payamps passed through outright waivers unclaimed and has been assigned to Triple-A Nashville after his recent DFA, the Brewers announced Thursday.

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25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26

Brewers reinstate DL Hall, option Logan Henderson

The Brewers announced that left-hander DL Hall has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. They opened a 40-man roster spot last week when right-hander Joel Payamps was designated for assignment but are now back to an even 40.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

Brewers designate righty Joel Payamps for assignment

Payamps, 31, is having an ugly season so far. In 18 1/3 innings, he has allowed 17 earned runs, translating to an 8.35 earned run average.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / April 21

With Joel Payamps, Bryan Hudson Struggling, It's Time Brewers Promote Craig Yoho

Craig Yoho’s stuff has been big league-ready for some time. Yet, it was no surprise when the Brewers reassigned him to minor-league camp near the end of spring training.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Time Is Running Out for Joel Payamps to Right the Ship

Relievers are the most volatile position group in Major League Baseball. From year to year, there's so much variance in performance that's it's difficult to know who is going to be a trusted arm and who is going to be unreliable.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 18

Brewers Urged To Cut 7-Year Veteran's Playing Time

The Milwaukee Brewers have had an up-and-down start to the season so far. The same could be said for pretty much every team. There's been some low moments, but Milwaukee has been able to get through them so far and is currently 10-9 on the season and is in second place in the National League Central.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / April 15

Milwaukee's Tailgate Episode 377 | It Might Even be a Building!

Steve filled in for Jaymes this week and the guys discussed a solid road trip out west, what to do with Joel Payamps, when we'll see Craig Yoho make his MLB debut and which pitchers are going to carry the inning load for the Brewers this year.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / April 2

'He’s Just Scratching the Surface;' Milwaukee Brewers Manager Raves About the Next Player Fans Will Want Signed to an Extension

The Milwaukee Brewers finally have their first win of the 2025 MLB season following their 5-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Rookie

MLB News / Just Baseball / February 19

2025 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: Relief Pitcher

These fireballers will give you adequate saves at a cheap price. When it comes to fantasy baseball, and fantasy sports in general, everyone is always trying to find the next potential star player who nobody else is aware of.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / January 30

Why Does Joel Payamps Miss Fewer Bats Than His Stuff Suggests?

It's not like Joel Payamps completely fell apart in 2024, after a very strong 2023 that made him one of the most prominent hurlers in the vaunted Brewers relief corps.