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Brewers Place Zerpa on 15-Day IL for Forearm Tendinitis, Select Fitzpatrick and Outright Matos

Manager Pat Murphy signaled a lengthy absence for the left-hander.

Apr 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Angel Zerpa (61) throws a pitch during the tenth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Milwaukee placed reliever Angel Zerpa on the 15-day injured list with left forearm tendinitis after a rough start to his season.
  • Murphy said Zerpa is not expected back soon and the team plans further testing after catcher William Contreras flagged a velocity dip in his last outing.
  • The Brewers selected 6-foot-7 lefty Brian Fitzpatrick from Triple-A Nashville to bolster the bullpen.
  • Fitzpatrick arrives with a 0.00 ERA in 10 1/3 Triple-A innings this year with 11 strikeouts and only two unearned runs allowed.
  • Outfielder Luis Matos cleared waivers and was outrighted to Nashville after hitting .200 with a .238 on-base percentage in nine games, while Zerpa had gone 0-2 with a 6.39 ERA and two saves in 12 appearances since being acquired from the Royals in December.