The Milwaukee Brewers decided to scratch pitcher Jacob Misiorowski from his scheduled start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, July 12, 2026 [4].
The move protects one of the league's most explosive young arms from injury as the team prepares for the postseason. By prioritizing recovery over a regular-season appearance, the Brewers aim to maintain Misiorowski's high-velocity performance for the stretch run.
A spokesperson for the Milwaukee Brewers said the decision was "due to arm fatigue" [2]. The 24-year-old pitcher was scheduled to face the Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh [1, 4]. This decision comes immediately before the All-Star break, with the All-Star Game scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Philadelphia [5].
Misiorowski has established himself as a premier power pitcher. He has recorded a fastball of 105.5 mph, the fastest pitch ever recorded by a starting pitcher [2]. In a single game, he once threw 57 pitches at speeds exceeding 100 mph [3]. Because of the current fatigue and the team's caution, Misiorowski will miss the All-Star Game on Tuesday night [5].
Team officials are focusing on the long-term health of the pitcher's arm to ensure he is available for the playoffs. Dave Flemming of NBC Sports said the team has its "sights set on October" [1]. While reports differ on whether he will attend the festivities in Philadelphia, he will not pitch in the game [5, 4].
The Brewers are managing the workload of their young star carefully to avoid the burnout often associated with high-velocity throwers. This strategic rest allows the pitcher to recover during the break before returning to the rotation for the second half of the season.
“due to arm fatigue”
The decision to rest Misiorowski highlights a growing trend in Major League Baseball toward 'load management' for high-velocity pitchers. By skipping a high-profile matchup and an All-Star appearance, the Brewers are signaling that the long-term health of their 24-year-old prospect is more valuable than immediate mid-season prestige, prioritizing a deep postseason run over regular-season statistics.
