The Brewers introduced that they’ve recalled right-hander Coleman Crow. He will begin tonight’s sport, making his main league debut within the course of. Right-hander Easton McGee was optioned to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding transfer.
Crow, 25, was initially drafted by the Angels however was twice traded as a minor leaguer. In June of 2023, the Halos acquired Eduardo Escobar from the Mets, with Crow one of many two items going to Queens. Shortly thereafter, Crow required Tommy John surgical procedure. In December of that yr, Crow was flipped to the Brewers for Adrian Houser and Tyrone Taylor.
With the Brewers, Crow missed the 2024 season, as he spent that yr recovering from his surgical procedure. He was again on the mound in 2025. He made 12 begins, cut up between Double-A and Triple-A, logging 50 innings. He allowed 3.24 earned runs per 9 with an enormous 32% strikeout fee. His 6% stroll fee and 49.2% floor ball fee had been additionally sturdy figures.
At the top of final yr, the Brewers gave him a 40-man roster spot, to forestall him from turning into a minor league free agent. In November, FanGraphs ranked him the #20 prospect within the system. That report recommended he had some starter traits however might find yourself as a reliever resulting from his well being observe report and a scarcity of a plus pitch that strikes away from lefties. He threw six pitches at Triple-A final yr, together with a fastball, sinker, cutter, slider, curveball and changeup, however he solely used the change 3.1% of the time.
The Brewers are nonetheless hoping there’s a starter in there. Crow’s first two appearances this yr had been Triple-A begins. His third outing was technically in reduction, however he pitched 5 innings behind Logan Henderson. Overall, he has thrown 15 2/3 innings on the yr with a 4.02 ERA.
This may be a spot begin for Crow. Milwaukee’s rotation consists of Jacob Misiorowski, Kyle Harrison, Chad Patrick, Brandon Sproat and Brandon Woodruff. Both Harrison and Sproat had some minor knee points prior to now week, so Crow taking one begin might give everybody somewhat extra relaxation with out requiring a stint on the injured listing. Crow has a full slate of choices and may very well be despatched again all the way down to the minors after this begin, if that’s the plan.
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