Brewers GM keeps options open for Aaron Ashby as starter
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 7:52 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Milwaukee Brewers GM Matt Arnold has not ruled out the possibility of Aaron Ashby transitioning to a starting pitcher role. Ashby, who excelled as a relief pitcher during the postseason, recorded no runs allowed in 18 innings across nine appearances. Although he was a prominent reliever, there is interest in utilizing his starting capabilities. Former GM Jim Bowden spoke with Arnold, who left the door open for Ashby's potential role change. The team's strategy for Ashby could evolve depending on management's evaluation and his expressed desire to start.
- •Aaron Ashby was a key reliever in the Brewers' World Series run.
- •He did not allow any runs in the postseason.
- •Discussions are ongoing about his role moving forward.
- •GM Matt Arnold has not closed the door on Ashby as a starter.
- •Ashby has previously started games before pivoting to a relief role.
- 7:52 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers rumors: GM doesn’t shut down Aaron Ashby starting pitcher idea
"The Milwaukee Brewers are on MLB’s mountaintop after finally getting their breakthrough — winning the first World Series title in franchise history after a hard-fought five-game series against another franchise that hadn’t yet won a World Series in the Tampa Bay Rays. A big part of the Brewers’ run to the title was the play of relief pitcher Aaron […] The post Brewers rumors: GM doesn’t shut down Aaron Ashby starting pitcher idea appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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