Brewers acquire Joel Kuhnel from Athletics after pitcher goes on IL
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 3:22 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired right-hander Joel Kuhnel from the Oakland Athletics for cash. This move comes as the Brewers place Brian Fitzpatrick on the 15-day injured list due to a left elbow strain. Fitzpatrick became the eighth pitcher to be sidelined, which prompted the Brewers to make the deal for Kuhnel. Manager Pat Murphy indicated that Fitzpatrick might need further assessment regarding rehabilitation or Tommy John surgery. Kuhnel, 31, had a 4.21 ERA in 25 games for the Athletics this season.
- •Brian Fitzpatrick is now on the 15-day injured list due to injury.
- •Kuhnel was acquired for cash after being designated for assignment.
- •Fitzpatrick suffered a strain of the UCL in his left elbow.
- •Kuhnel had a 4.21 ERA and four saves this season.
- •Quinn Priester was moved from the 15- to the 60-day IL.
- 3:51 AMESPN MLB — Brewers acquire Kuhnel from A's as injuries mount
- 2:14 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers acquire Joel Kuhnel from A's as Brian Fitzpatrick becomes 8th pitcher on injured list
"Right-hander Joel Kuhnel was acquired by the Milwaukee Brewers from the Athletics on Saturday for cash after Brian Fitzpatrick became their eighth pitcher on the injured list. Fitzpatrick was placed on the 15-day, IL a day after he hurt his left elbow after throwing one warmup pitch in the seventh inning against Colorado. “He’s got a strain of the UCL,” manager Pat Murphy said.
"Right-hander Joel Kuhnel was acquired by the Brewers from the Athletics for cash after Brian Fitzpatrick became their eighth pitcher on the injured list.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBJun 7, 2026, 3:51 AMBrewers acquire Kuhnel from A's as injuries mount
Right-hander Joel Kuhnel was acquired by the Brewers from the Athletics for cash after Brian Fitzpatrick became their eighth pitcher on the injured list.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 2:14 AMBrewers acquire Joel Kuhnel from A's as Brian Fitzpatrick becomes 8th pitcher on injured list
Right-hander Joel Kuhnel was acquired by the Milwaukee Brewers from the Athletics on Saturday for cash after Brian Fitzpatrick became their eighth pitcher on the injured list. Fitzpatrick was placed on the 15-day, IL a day after he hurt his left elbow after throwing one warmup pitch in the seventh inning against Colorado. “He’s got a strain of the UCL,” manager Pat Murphy said.
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