Overview
- Brewers left-hander Angel Zerpa is set for elbow ligament reconstruction, ending his 2026 season and likely sidelining him into 2027.
- MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reported the plan, with the typical recovery from Tommy John surgery taking about 14 months.
- Zerpa remains on the 15-day injured list and will shift to the 60-day IL when the Brewers need a 40-man spot, a move that frees a roster slot but requires a minimum two-month absence.
- Before the injury, Zerpa struggled in relief with a 6.39 ERA and 1.74 WHIP over 12.2 innings and briefly served as a fill-in closer with two saves and three blown saves.
- Milwaukee acquired Zerpa in the offseason from the Royals for Isaac Collins and Nick Mears, and his absence delays any near-term return on that deal.