Brewers acquire reliever Joel Kuhnel from Athletics for cash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:31 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-hander Joel Kuhnel from the Oakland Athletics on June 6. This transaction follows recent injuries to several Brewers pitchers, including left-handers DL Hall and Brian Fitzpatrick. Kuhnel, who has a 4.21 ERA and four saves in 25 games with the Athletics this season, will bolster the Brewers' thinning bullpen. Previously, Kuhnel spent parts of six seasons in the majors, with his best performance coming in 2022. He is noted for a high whiff rate on his cutter and a low walk rate.
- •Joel Kuhnel acquired from Athletics for cash on June 6
- •Brewers' bullpen faced recent injuries to multiple pitchers
- •Kuhnel has a 4.21 ERA and four saves this season
- •Previously pitched six seasons in MLB, peaking in 2022
- •Brewers lost Hall and Fitzpatrick to injuries in recent days
- 12:31 AMYahoo Sports — Needing bullpen help, Brewers acquire reliever from Athletics for cash
"The Brewers made a move to acquire right-hander Joel Kuhnel on June 6.
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