The former Boston College star went on the injured list after hurting his hamstring while making a sliding catch in the Brewers’ last game before the All-Star break.

Nick Mears suffered a back injury during warmups before a costly outing in the Brewers' 5-1 loss to the Marlins on Friday.

SEATTLE - Milwaukee Brewers rookie phenom Jacob Misiorowski was pulled after only 3⅔ innings and 64 pitches in the Brewers' 1-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners on July 22, which snapped their 11-game winning streak. But Misiorowski's lower pitch count was part of Milwaukee's plan going into the game.

The Brewers, the best team in baseball over the past month or so, could get a boost soon on the pitching front in the form of Nestor Cortes.

If the young outfielder misses time, it would severely hurt the Brewers, who enter a pivotal series against the Los Angeles Dodgers after the All-Star break. Milwaukee entered the break on a seven-game win streak, improving to 56–40, just a game behind the Chicago Cubs for first in the NL Central.

Cortes, acquired from the New York Yankees on Dec. 13 along with infielder Caleb Durbin in exchange for closer Devin Williams, was expected to be a rotation stalwart. Instead, the 30-year-old made two starts, injured his elbow and has been sidelined since.

The Milwaukee Brewers found themselves in the middle of playoff positioning, riding the momentum of a strong first half and the electric play of Sal Frelick, when reality hit hard: their leadoff man and Gold Glove right fielder exited with a hamstring injury during a crucial July series.

The Brewers placed Trevor Megill on the 15-day injured list with a lower back injury, manager Pat Murphy announced Monday, adding to the litany of ailments suffered by Brewers pitchers this season.

J.C. Mejía, relief pitcher. Injury: Right shoulder inflammation Last played: Aug. 13 (out for season) The Brewers acquired Mejía in late 2021 from Cleveland in a deal for David Fry, who has been ...