Jake Peavy suggests Milwaukee Brewers skip Jacob Misiorowski's upcoming starts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Following a difficult outing against the Chicago Cubs where he allowed five earned runs in four innings, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski has been advised to take a brief hiatus from the rotation. Former National League Cy Young winner Jake Peavy suggested that the Brewers should skip one or two of his starts to ensure he remains fresh for the postseason. Misiorowski has reached a career-high 155 innings pitched this season, prompting concerns regarding his current workload. Despite the recent performance, he remains a strong contender for the Cy Young award while leading the league with a 1.97 ERA and 227 strikeouts. The Brewers look to secure a deep run in the playoffs with their ace pitcher in peak form. Management has not yet indicated whether they will follow the recommendation to adjust his usage as the postseason approaches.
- •Jacob Misiorowski allowed five earned runs in four innings against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.
- •Jake Peavy recommended skipping one or two of Misiorowski's starts to help the pitcher recover.
- •Misiorowski has thrown 155 innings this season, marking a new career high for the 24-year-old.
- •He currently leads the league with a 1.97 ERA and 227 strikeouts.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Former NL Cy Young winner has blunt advice for the Milwaukee Brewers over Jacob Misiorowski
"The Milwaukee Brewers could need Jacob Misiorowski firing on all cylinders if they hope to take down the Los Angeles Dodgers in the postseason and make a run to the World Series. "They've got to skip him a start or two and get him feeling fresh again." Jake Peavy breaks down what he's seeing from [...]
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