Brewers evaluate pitching options for an upcoming postseason rotation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 3:37 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers currently hold an 85-53 record, positioning the club for a first-round bye in the postseason. Team management and fans are evaluating the fourth starter for a playoff rotation that likely relies on a four-man setup. Jacob Misiorowski and Logan Henderson are considered the top two pitchers for the postseason roster. Kyle Harrison remains the projected third starter despite recent performance concerns following a loss to the Chicago Cubs on August 31. Fans are currently participating in a survey to determine the preferred candidate for the final rotation spot. Potential options under consideration include trade acquisition Dustin May, left-handed pitchers Shane Drohan and Robert Gasser, or a bullpen-based strategy. The team expects to finalize its postseason pitching approach as the regular season concludes.
- •The Milwaukee Brewers lead the league with an 85-53 record.
- •Jacob Misiorowski and Logan Henderson are locked into the top two rotation spots.
- •Kyle Harrison is the current candidate for the third spot despite a recent loss to the Cubs.
- •Fans are considering Dustin May, Shane Drohan, and Robert Gasser for the fourth rotation position.
- 3:37 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers Reacts Survey: Who rounds out a potential playoff rotation?
"Dustin May, Robert Gasser, or Shane Drohan?
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