Brewers reliever Brian Fitzpatrick seeks second opinion on UCL injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:33 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Brian Fitzpatrick is seeking a second opinion after being diagnosed with a partial proximal sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow. The injury occurred while he was throwing a warmup pitch during Friday night's game, where the Brewers won 9-7 against Colorado. Fitzpatrick was called up from Triple-A Nashville earlier that day. Since joining the Brewers, he has posted a 1.35 ERA in five appearances.
- •Brian Fitzpatrick diagnosed with a partial UCL sprain.
- •Injury happened during warmups against Colorado.
- •Fitzpatrick has a 1.35 ERA in five games with Milwaukee.
- •He was called up from Triple-A Nashville before the game.
- •Brewers to provide further updates before upcoming games.
- 11:03 PMESPN MLB — Brewers' Fitzpatrick seeks 2nd opinion on elbow
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers reliever Brian Fitzpatrick seeks 2nd opinion after getting diagnosed with partial UCL sprain
"Milwaukee Brewers left-handed reliever Brian Fitzpatrick is seeking a second opinion after being diagnosed with a partial proximal sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow. Fitzpatrick got injured while throwing a warmup pitch Friday night in a 9-7 victory at Colorado after getting called up from Triple-A Nashville earlier in the day. The Brewers offered an update on Fitzpatrick’s situation before their Tuesday night game with the Athletics in Las Vegas.
"Brewers reliever Brian Fitzpatrick, who was injured while throwing a warmup pitch Friday night at Colorado, will seek a second opinion after being diagnosed with a partial sprain of the UCL in his throwing elbow.
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External links- ESPN MLBJun 9, 2026, 11:03 PMBrewers' Fitzpatrick seeks 2nd opinion on elbow
Brewers reliever Brian Fitzpatrick, who was injured while throwing a warmup pitch Friday night at Colorado, will seek a second opinion after being diagnosed with a partial sprain of the UCL in his throwing elbow.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 9:48 PMBrewers reliever Brian Fitzpatrick seeks 2nd opinion after getting diagnosed with partial UCL sprain
Milwaukee Brewers left-handed reliever Brian Fitzpatrick is seeking a second opinion after being diagnosed with a partial proximal sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow. Fitzpatrick got injured while throwing a warmup pitch Friday night in a 9-7 victory at Colorado after getting called up from Triple-A Nashville earlier in the day. The Brewers offered an update on Fitzpatrick’s situation before their Tuesday night game with the Athletics in Las Vegas.
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