Jacob Misiorowski avoided a major injury, and perhaps won’t have to miss any time on the mound at all.
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy told reporters Saturday, May 2 that he thinks Misiorowski’s “going to be fine,” some 15 hours after the right hamstring injury the right-hander suffered the night before, when he took a no-hitter into the sixth inning of the Brewers’ 6-1 victory over the Washington Nationals.
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Misiorowski, 24, was overpowering most of the night, striking out eight, retiring the last 11 batters he faced, averaging 101 mph on his fastball in the first inning and throwing 43 pitches between 100 and 103 mph. He did not know he had a no-hitter when he struck out the first batter of the sixth, and then, after throwing one pitch to leadoff hitter James Wood, motioned for a trainer to come out.
That sent a chill through the Brewers dugout – and the industry at large – given Misiorowski’s high-velocity repertoire and the inherent risk involved. But the injury did not involve his golden arm.
Instead, he exited due to a barking hamstring, at least for the moment keeping the Brewers’ extensive injury list a little lighter. Veteran right-hander Brandon Woodruff was placed on the IL with shoulder inflammation Friday, and the club is also awaiting the return of Quinn Priester, who is on a rehab assignment.
Despite the injuries – including the potential loss of key reliever Angel Zerpa to season-ending arm surgery – the Brewers entered Saturday 17-14.
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Misiorowski, a 6-7, 200-pounder, leads the major leagues in strikeouts (59 in 38 innings), strikeout percentage (37.2%) and whiff percentage (39.5%). His lone IL stint came in August 2025 due to a left tibia contusion, though he returned shortly thereafter.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jacob Misiorowski injury update: Brewers ace avoids injury list
