Brewers shift Kyle Harrison to bullpen following recent pitching struggles

The Milwaukee Brewers have moved left-hander Kyle Harrison to the bullpen as the team evaluates his role for the postseason. Harrison has allowed 17 runs over his last 7.1 innings of work, leading to his removal from the starting rotation. Manager Pat Murphy confirmed the decision to shift the pitcher to relief after a difficult outing against the Cincinnati Reds where Harrison failed to record an out. Harrison, who posted a 2.57 ERA through the end of June, has seen his seasonal ERA climb to 3.98 during his recent stretch of poor performance. The Brewers expect to utilize the remainder of the regular season to help the pitcher regain his form in a lower-pressure relief role. His current struggles follow a 25-day absence due to a forearm injury, during which time rookies Robert Gasser and Logan Henderson secured spots in the starting rotation.

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