Brewers acquire Joel Kuhnel, enhances fastball velocity in debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 6:58 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Joel Kuhnel, a former Cincinnati Reds pitcher, has joined the Milwaukee Brewers. After being traded from the Oakland Athletics, Kuhnel showcased significant improvement in his fastball velocity, averaging nearly 100 mph in his first appearance with the Brewers. Previously, he was designated for assignment by the A's, where he had struggled to find consistency. The Brewers' pitching lab appears to have played a role in his rapid development, creating a competitive edge in the NL Central, where they lead the Cincinnati Reds by 10.5 games.
- •Kuhnel averaged 94 mph with the A's before joining the Brewers.
- •He reached 99.5 mph in his Brewers debut.
- •Kuhnel had a 6.36 ERA in 2022 with the Reds, but a 3.96 FIP.
- •The Brewers are 41-23 and lead the NL Central.
- •Kuhnel's acquisition may strengthen the Brewers' bullpen performance.
- 6:58 PMYahoo Sports — Former Red Joel Kuhnel is the Brewers latest bullpen machine
"The former Reds righty simply found five more mph on his fastball overnight.
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