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Shane Drohan a Must-Add Pitcher Amidst Recent Emergence in Milwaukee?
After spending much of the early portion of the 2026 season in a bulk relief role, Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Shane Drohan was moved to his team's starting rotation in early June. The 27-year-old has pitched well since the role change, recording a 2-1 record with a 3.22 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 33 strikeouts across 36 1/3 innings (seven starts). Drohan demonstrated high-end strikeout upside in the minor leagues in 2025, recording a 34.5% strikeout rate across 54 innings while pitching in the Boston Red Sox organization. While fantasy managers should not expect that same level of dominance now that he's a regular part of an MLB rotation, Drohan's swing-and-miss ceiling is likely higher than his current strikeout rate of 22.8%. Drohan carries streamer appeal across all fantasy formats and may even be a priority waiver wire target in deeper leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Brandon Sproat Emerging as Buy-Low Waiver-Wire Target
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Sproat has endured an inconsistent first full major league season after making four appearances with the Mets during his 2025 rookie campaign. The 25-year-old owns a 5.13 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and .244 opponents' batting average across 17 appearances, including 15 starts. Sproat showed encouraging progress in June, however, posting a 3.46 ERA during the month. His 25.3 K% remains comfortably above league average and highlights the swing-and-miss ability that holds his ceiling high. Limiting hard contact remains the biggest hurdle, but his recent performances point toward continued improvement. Fantasy managers searching for pitching upside should consider Sproat a worthwhile buy-low waiver wire target before his value climbs.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Brandon Woodruff to Go Back on Injured List With Inflamed Labrum
Milwaukee Brewers veteran right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder), who was pulled from his start on Saturday after just four innings because his velocity dipped against the Arizona Diamondbacks, will go back on the 15-day injured list with an inflamed labrum in his right shoulder, manager Pat Murphy told Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports. Woodruff was on the IL with the same injury earlier this year and missed six weeks. The 33-year-old veteran is likely looking at a potential return to Milwaukee's starting rotation in early April in a best-case scenario. In a worst-case scenario, we won't see Woodruff again in 2026 due to ongoing shoulder issues and a drop in velocity. Remember, he missed the entire 2024 season while recovering from capsule surgery in his right shoulder, and he made only 12 starts last year. Woodruff hasn't been bad in his nine starts in 2026, posting a 2.98 ERA (3.20 FIP), 0.84 WHIP, and 47:10 K:BB in 45 1/3 frames, but durability issues have to have fantasy managers extremely concerned going forward.
Source: USA Today Sports - Bob Nightengale
Source: USA Today Sports - Bob Nightengale
Logan Henderson to be Activated Off the Injured List Next Week
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Logan Henderson (back) will be activated off the Injured List at some point this upcoming week. Henderson is ready to rejoin the Brewers rotation after making two rehab starts. He has been sidelined since May 22 due to a back strain. The assumption is that Henderson will be ready to pitch at some point during their upcoming series against the St. Louis Cardinals. This season, Henderson owns a 2.74 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and a 30:6 K/BB ratio across five starts with the Brewers. He's a decent mixed league option given his success before the injury.
Source: Curt Hogg
Source: Curt Hogg
Logan Henderson a Must-Stash Pitcher on Verge of Return to Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Logan Henderson (back) is scheduled to make his second and final minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Nashville on Friday. If everything goes well, the Brewers expect him to rejoin their starting rotation before the All-Star break in mid-July. The 24-year-old is rostered in under half of Yahoo leagues at this moment, so this is your chance to scoop him up before the rush. In his first rehab start with Nashville on Sunday, Henderson tossed three scoreless innings with seven strikeouts on 50 pitches. The former fourth-round pick in the 2021 MLB draft out of McLennan Community College has been money in a small sample size of 10 starts since making his major-league debut last year with Milwaukee. In his 10 starts (48 1/3 innings), he's gone 5-1 with a 2.23 ERA (2.73 FIP) and 1.01 WHIP with 63 strikeouts and 14 walks. There are durability concerns, but Henderson induces a lot of weak contact with his fastball/changeup combo. Taking a chance on a young pitcher with upside, especially in the Brewers' organization, is a smart move for fantasy managers who need rotation help going into the second half of 2026.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Jacob Misiorowski Reaches Double-Digit Strikeouts for Seventh Time
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski took his fourth loss of the season in Thursday's 7-2 loss to the division-rival Cincinnati Reds at American Family Field, but he also reached double-digit strikeouts for the seventh time in 2026. Misiorowski allowed five runs (just one earned) on five hits (two homers) while walking none and striking out 10 in five innings pitched. The hard-throwing 24-year-old fantasy ace allowed a solo home run to Sal Frelick in the first inning and a three-run shot by Jose Trevino in the fourth frame. Despite the uneven start, the Miz leads baseball with a 1.47 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, and 156 strikeouts in 104 innings pitched over his 17 starts in 2026 in his first full year in the big leagues with the Brewers. He's an absolute must-start every time he toes the rubber for the Brew Crew as the most dominant starting pitcher in the game. Misiorowski has a rematch coming against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals next week. In his first meeting against the Red Birds, he was electric, allowing only one earned run with a walk and 12 strikeouts in seven innings pitched.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Shane Drohan an Emerging Waiver Target in Transition to Starting Role?
The Milwaukee Brewers moved left-hander Shane Drohan from the bullpen to their starting rotation at the beginning of June after he posted a 2.63 ERA (2.41 FIP) with 28 strikeouts and eight walks in 27 1/3 innings (one start) to begin the 2026 season. Since moving to the rotation on June 1, Drohan has allowed 10 earned runs (3.65 ERA) on 25 hits (three homers) while walking nine and striking out 24 in five starts across 24 2/3 innings pitched. The 27-year-old former fifth-rounder by the Boston Red Sox in 2020 out of Florida State University has recorded one quality start over that span. He hasn't provided much length, which is understandable as he transitions from a reliever to a starter, but he's also allowed three or fewer earned runs in four of his five starts for the Brew Crew. Drohan went 4 1/3 scoreless innings with three walks and five punchouts in 4 1/3 innings on June 24 against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds, and he's scheduled to face them again at home on Wednesday. Against a Reds team that has the fourth-most strikeouts in baseball, Drohan is an interesting deep-league streamer and waiver-wire consideration.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Brewers Send Robert Gasser to Rookie-Level ACL on Tuesday
The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Tuesday that they optioned left-hander Robert Gasser to the rookie-level Arizona Complex League and selected the contract of right-hander Garrett Stallings from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Gasser is being sent to the lower levels of the minors for a bit after allowing three earned runs on seven hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out five in 5 2/3 innings against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds on Monday for a no-decision in the team's 5-3 victory. In his third year in the majors, the 27-year-old former second-round pick in 2021 by the San Diego Padres out of the University of Houston has gone 1-3 with a 4.54 ERA (4.98 FIP) and 1.29 WHIP with 36 strikeouts and 13 walks in 35 2/3 innings across his seven starts. Gasser's 23.4% strikeout rate and 8.4% walk rate are improvements from last season, and he should be a candidate to re-enter Milwaukee's rotation in the second half of the season after the mid-July All-Star break.
Source: Milwaukee Brewers
Source: Milwaukee Brewers
Logan Henderson to Make Another Rehab Start on Friday
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Logan Henderson (back) will make his next minor-league rehab start on Friday, according to Jack Stern of Brewer Fanatic. Henderson looked great in his first rehab start on Sunday at Triple-A Nashville, when he threw three scoreless innings on 50 pitches while striking out seven. Manager Pat Murphy said this week that Henderson is expected to come off the 15-day injured list to rejoin the Brewers' starting rotation before the All-Star break, so Friday's rehab outing should be his last. Fantasy managers in need of starting-pitching help should look no further than Henderson, who has gone 5-1 with a 2.23 ERA (2.73 FIP) and 1.01 WHIP with 63 strikeouts and 14 walks in 48 1/3 innings pitched across 10 starts for the Brew Crew since debuting in the big leagues in 2025. He allowed only seven earned runs with six walks and 30 strikeouts in 23 innings over his five starts this year before landing on the IL with his back injury. Henderson is only rostered in 41% of Yahoo leagues, and he could be a difference-maker in the second half.
Source: Brewer Fanatic - Jack Stern
Source: Brewer Fanatic - Jack Stern
Brandon Sproat a High-Upside Pickup With Breakout Potential?
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Sproat has started to look like the arm fantasy managers hoped for. Over his last three starts, he has posted a 2.87 ERA and 0.64 WHIP with 19 strikeouts and three walks across 15 2/3 innings. His best outing came June 23, when he held the Cincinnati Reds to one hit over six scoreless frames and set a career high with 10 strikeouts. His full-season line still shows why some caution is needed. Sproat owns a 5.43 ERA and 1.35 WHIP through 69 2/3 innings, and his 10.8% walk rate can turn an outing bad quickly. The upside is real, though, with a 24.7% strikeout rate and a fastball averaging 96.8 mph. Milwaukee is keeping him in its six-man rotation for now. Yahoo lists Sproat at 21% rostered, leaving him within reach in most formats. He is a worthwhile 12-team addition for fantasy managers willing to bet on the recent improvement.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Brewers Expect Logan Henderson to Return Before All-Star Break
The Milwaukee Brewers expect right-hander Logan Henderson (back) to return from the 15-day injured list before the mid-July All-Star break, manager Pat Murphy told Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Constitution. Henderson struck out seven in three innings during his first minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Nashville on Sunday and will make one more rehab start before rejoining Milwaukee's starting rotation in early July. The 24-year-old threw only 50 pitches on Sunday, so he still needs to be a little more stretched out before the Brewers feel comfortable welcoming him back to the big-league roster. Even though Henderson isn't back in the majors just yet, his return is on the horizon, and fantasy managers in need of rotation help should be looking to grab him off the waiver wire right now. He's only rostered in 40% of Yahoo leagues, and he could be a difference-maker for fantasy teams in the second half. Before his back injury, the former fourth-rounder in 2021 out of McLennan Community College was 2-1 with a 2.74 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 30:6 K:BB in 23 innings over five starts.
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Curt Hogg
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Curt Hogg
Logan Henderson Fans Seven in Rehab Start on Sunday
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Logan Henderson (back) had a strong minor-league rehab start on Sunday with Triple-A Nashville, throwing three shutout innings with one hit allowed, one walk, and seven strikeouts against Triple-A Gwinnett. It was a fine showing in Henderson's first time back in game action since straining his lower back in late May. The 24-year-old former fourth-round pick in 2021 out of McLennan Community College should have a starting rotation spot waiting for him in Milwaukee when he's ready after going 201 with a 2.74 ERA (2.41 FIP) and 1.04 WHIP with 30 strikeouts and six walks in 23 innings over his first five starts in 2026. He impressed in his major-league debut last year as well, going 3-0 with a 1.78 ERA (3.02 FIP), 0.99 WHIP, and 33:8 K:BB in 25 1/3 frames across his five starts for the Brew Crew. It's unclear exactly when he'll be reinstated from the 15-day injured list, but barring a setback on his rehab assignment, he could come back to make a start for Milwaukee before next month's All-Star break. Henderson is rostered in only 39% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Milb.com
Source: Milb.com
Brandon Sproat Punches Out 10, Emerging as Top Waiver Target?
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Sproat delivered his second quality start in his last three outings and his best start of his career on Tuesday as he continues to trend upward in the Brewers rotation. Sproat worked six innings, allowing just one hit and no runs while striking out 10 batters to earn the win. His ERA in June sits at 3.58 as he continues to recover from a difficult start to the year. His season numbers now stand at a 5.43 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP with 73 strikeouts across 69 ⅔ innings. With his elite swing-and-miss stuff on full display, Sproat has quickly climbed waiver wire rankings and is emerging as a priority target.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Logan Henderson to Begin Rehab Assignment, Entering Must-Stash Territory?
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Logan Henderson (back) is scheduled to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Sunday, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. It's unclear where Henderson's rehab assignment will take place, but the 24-year-old is getting close to rejoining the Brew Crew after missing the last month with a strained lower back. An "early July" return is projected for Henderson as long as he doesn't suffer a setback with his back during his rehab assignment. Before getting injured, Henderson went 2-1 this year with a nice 2.74 ERA (2.40 FIP) and 1.04 WHIP with 30 strikeouts and only six walks in 23 innings pitched across his five starts for Milwaukee. With his return to Milwaukee's starting rotation not far off, fantasy managers needing rotation help should consider stashing the former fourth-round pick in 2021 out of McLennan Community College soon. He went 3-0 in his first five MLB starts in 2025 with a 1.78 ERA (3.02 FIP), 0.99 WHIP, and 33:8 K:BB in 25 1/3 innings pitched.
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
Brandon Woodruff Set for Monday Return Against Reds
Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff is set to rejoin the Brewers rotation on Monday against Cincinnati after recovering from a shoulder injury that sidelined him since May 1. Woodruff completed a successful rehab assignment with High-A Wisconsin and appears ready to return to the mound. The 33-year-old made six starts before the injury, posting a 3.60 ERA and 1.03 WHIP across 30 innings. With a career 3.12 ERA, Woodruff remains one of the most reliable arms in Milwaukee's rotation when healthy. Now in his ninth season with the Brewers, the two-time All-Star will provide a major boost as Milwaukee continues its push in the NL Central.
Source: Todd Rosiak
Source: Todd Rosiak
