Brewers designate Lyon Richardson for assignment during Padres series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 3:51 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers have designated pitcher Lyon Richardson for assignment ahead of their second game against the San Diego Padres. This roster move follows the Brewers' loss in the series opener on Monday night, though they maintain a five-game lead in the NL Central. Richardson's designation clears a spot for Bryse Wilson, who was signed after previously being released by the club. Richardson made a brief appearance, pitching 1.2 scoreless innings during the game, but has struggled throughout his career with an ERA of 6.48 over 58.1 innings pitched.
- •Brewers drop first game to Padres but hold 5-game lead in NL Central
- •Lyon Richardson designated for assignment to make room for Bryse Wilson
- •Richardson pitched 1.2 scoreless innings in his only Brewers appearance
- •He carries a 6.48 ERA across 42 games in his MLB career
- •Wilson has performed competently since joining Milwaukee earlier this season
- 3:51 AMYahoo Sports — Milwaukee Brewers Cut 4-Year Player During Padres Series
"Ahead of game two of their series with the San Diego Padres, the Milwaukee Brewers have announced a wave of roster moves. Milwaukee dropped the first game of the series with the Padres on Monday night, but the Brew Crew still holds a 5.0-game lead in the NL Central over the Cubs, who are surging […] The post Milwaukee Brewers Cut 4-Year Player During Padres Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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