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Brewers Manager Pat Murphy Schedules Back Surgery Amid Season
6/21/2026, 10:58:24 PM
Surgery Plans and Timing
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy, age 67, announced that he will undergo back surgery on Thursday, the team’s scheduled off-day, followed by a hip procedure on July 13 at the start of the All-Star break. The back operation addresses a ruptured disc diagnosed after an MRI earlier in the month. Murphy said the surgeries are intended to alleviate intense, shooting pain that radiates to his leg and that he does not expect to miss any games.
Background & Context
Murphy entered the season with a cumulative major-league managerial record of 277-216, including a 235-162 (AP) or 235-163 (SRN) mark with Milwaukee. He guided the Brewers to the postseason in each of his first two seasons and earned National League Manager of the Year honors in both. As of the latest series, the Brewers lead the National League Central with a 45-29 record.
Official Statements & Responses
Murphy told reporters that his back pain has worsened and that the discomfort is linked to an ongoing hip issue. He emphasized that the procedures are scheduled during off-days to avoid disrupting the team’s routine. He reiterated his confidence that he will be available for the upcoming series, stating he does not anticipate missing any games as a result of either surgery. He also noted that the back discomfort is linked to the hip issue and that the MRI confirmed a ruptured disc.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I can’t live like that,” — Pat Murphy, Brewers manager
- “... I’m having the surgery so it works out good.” — Pat Murphy, Brewers manager
- “So I’ll have that on Thursday. And I’ll be fine by Friday. Jumping jacks by Saturday.” — Pat Murphy, Brewers manager
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on three factual points. AP lists Murphy’s Brewers record as 235-162, while SRN reports 235-163. The loss to Atlanta is recorded as 3-2 by AP and 4-3 by SRN. AP describes the Thursday off-day as preceding a three-game Cincinnati series; SRN frames it as the day before a three-game series with the Chicago Cubs. The hip procedure is described generically as occurring “during the All-Star break” in AP, whereas SRN specifies July 13.
Impact and Outlook
Murphy’s health plan aims to preserve managerial continuity while the Brewers maintain their NL Central lead. The surgeries are scheduled before a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs and a subsequent seven-game homestand, making his availability a factor in the team’s immediate schedule. Post-operative recovery will be monitored during the All-Star break, after which the Brewers resume regular play. The Brewers are scheduled to begin a seven-game homestand on Friday, following the Cubs series.
