Overview
- Misiorowski was scheduled Friday to start the Tuesday and the Sunday before the All‑Star Game, and that Sunday start makes him ineligible to pitch under MLB rules.
- The 24‑year‑old leads baseball with a 1.47 ERA and has 156 strikeouts in 104 innings, numbers that make him a sure All‑Star selection even if he cannot throw in the game.
- Misiorowski publicly accepted the decision, saying he understands the team must focus on being ready for September and October rather than an exhibition appearance.
- Brewers manager Pat Murphy said the club is protecting Misiorowski’s health, and analysts expect the team to monitor and limit his second‑half innings, a move that could hurt his chances of reaching usual Cy Young workloads.
- If Misiorowski cannot pitch and Shohei Ohtani remains unavailable as a pitcher, the vacancy would likely push Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez into consideration to start the All‑Star Game in Philadelphia.