Trending Now - Brewers' Priester to Begin Season on Injured List

WHO:

Quinn Priester, right-hander for the Milwaukee Brewers

Pat Murphy, manager of the Milwaukee Brewers

Dr. Gregory Pearl, Dallas-based vascular surgeon

Zack Wheeler, Philadelphia Phillies ace

Merrill Kelly, Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander

Stephen Strasburg, former Washington Nationals ace

Akil Baddoo, outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers

WHAT:

Priester will open the regular season on the injured list due to wrist discomfort.

Priester was diagnosed with an injury related to thoracic outlet syndrome (T.O.S.).

The Brewers hope treatment will help Priester avoid surgery.

Priester was second on the team in wins (13) with a 3.32 ERA last season.

An MRI scan revealed a more serious injury for Baddoo's left quad strain.

WHERE:

Goodyear, Arizona, where the Brewers' spring camp is located.

American Family Field, the Brewers' home stadium.

WHEN:

Opening Day is on March 26th, 2026.

Priester will not throw another bullpen session until March 21st, 2026.

Priester first reported wrist discomfort in August 2025.

WHY:

The ongoing wrist issue is causing Priester to start the season on the injured list.

The hope is that treatment will alleviate symptoms and avoid the need for surgery.

HOW:

Priester is scheduled for a bullpen session on March 21st, 2026, after light throwing off a mound.

Murphy indicated that the team has ruled out surgery for Priester at this time.

(UPDATED March 13, 2026 05:26 UTC)

In a setback for the Milwaukee Brewers, right-hander Quinn Priester will start the regular season on the injured list due to wrist discomfort, as he was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome. The team is optimistic that treatment will help alleviate his symptoms and avoid surgery, with Priester scheduled for a bullpen session on March 21. Meanwhile, outfielder Akil Baddoo is also facing challenges, as an MRI revealed a more serious injury related to his left quad strain.