Overview
- Priester was returned from his minor-league rehab assignment and kept on the 60-day injured list after Thursday's Arizona Complex League start in which he allowed three earned runs and issued five walks in 2 2/3 innings.
- The team says Priester reported no physical pain and is not being steered to surgery at this time, with staff opting to give nerve function more time to improve.
- Across eight rehab outings this season he has a 15.75 ERA with 24 walks, four hit batters and six wild pitches in 16 innings, statistics that explain the decision to pause his assignment.
- Milwaukee’s rotation has performed well without him, which reduces pressure to rush Priester back but leaves the club thin if his recovery stalls.
- Fans and commentators have urged a shutdown or surgical option and the club plans further medical evaluation, including a likely follow-up with a thoracic outlet specialist, as it decides next steps.