Trending Now - Brewers Pitcher Leaves Game Early Due to Blister Issue
WHO:
Kyle Harrison, 24-year-old left-handed pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers
Luis Rengifo, third baseman for the Los Angeles Angels
Kyle Harrison, Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher
Pat Murphy, Brewers manager
Los Angeles Angels, opposing team
Quinn Priester, Brewers starting pitcher
Brandon Woodruff, Brewers starting pitcher
Logan Henderson, Brewers starting pitcher
Shane Drohan, left-handed pitcher acquired from the Boston Red Sox
David Hamilton, infielder acquired from the Boston Red Sox
Caleb Durbin, third baseman traded to the Boston Red Sox
Andruw Monasterio, infielder traded to the Boston Red Sox
Anthony Seigler, infielder traded to the Boston Red Sox
WHAT:
Harrison allowed two home runs during his outing, with one of the runs being unearned due to a fielding error by Rengifo.
Harrison has a career record of 1-1 with a 4.04 ERA in 11 combined appearances with the Red Sox and San Francisco Giants in the 2025 season.
The Brewers acquired Harrison, Shane Drohan, and David Hamilton from the Boston Red Sox in a trade that included sending third baseman Caleb Durbin, infielders Andruw Monasterio and Anthony Seigler, and a competitive balance pick to the Red Sox.
Kyle Harrison exited his Spring Training start due to a blister on his left index finger.
Harrison allowed four runs, one earned, over 2 2/3 innings against the Los Angeles Angels.
Harrison threw 59 pitches before leaving the game.
The Brewers lost the game 4-3 to the Angels.
Harrison has a history of blister issues related to a new grip on his changeup.
Harrison was acquired from the Boston Red Sox in February 2026.
WHERE:
Phoenix, Arizona, at American Family Fields of Phoenix
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, home of the Brewers
WHEN:
The game occurred on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026.
Harrison was acquired in February 2026.
The Brewers are preparing for Opening Day in March 2026.
WHY:
Harrison's blister issue is a concern due to the current state of Milwaukee's starting rotation, which includes injuries to other pitchers.
The blister was caused by a new grip on Harrison's changeup, which he has had issues with in the past.
The Brewers are managing injuries in their starting rotation as they approach the start of the season.
HOW:
Manager Pat Murphy stated that the club caught Harrison's blister issue early enough to prevent a significant setback, indicating he "won’t be set back by more than a day or so, if at all."
The Brewers caught the blister issue early, allowing for a minimal setback of "a day or so" according to manager Pat Murphy.
(UPDATED March 19, 2026 05:26 UTC)
In a recent game, Kyle Harrison, a 24-year-old left-handed pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, allowed two home runs, with one run being unearned due to a fielding error by third baseman Luis Rengifo of the Los Angeles Angels. Harrison, who has a career record of 1-1 with a 4.04 ERA in 11 appearances this season, was acquired from the Boston Red Sox in a trade that sent several players, including third baseman Caleb Durbin, to Boston. Manager Pat Murphy noted that the team caught Harrison's blister issue early, suggesting it won't set him back by more than a day or so, which is crucial given the current injuries affecting Milwaukee's starting rotation.
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(UPDATED March 19, 2026 03:50 UTC)
In a Spring Training game on Wednesday, March 18, the Milwaukee Brewers faced the Los Angeles Angels, where pitcher Kyle Harrison exited early due to a blister on his left index finger after allowing four runs, one earned, over 2 and two-thirds innings. The Brewers lost the game 4 to 3, and manager Pat Murphy noted that they caught the blister issue early, which should only result in a minimal setback of about a day. Harrison, who was acquired from the Boston Red Sox in February, has a history of blister problems related to a new grip on his changeup as the team prepares for Opening Day.