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Brewers' Rotation Dominates MLB, Puts Misiorowski in Cy Young Spotlight
6/25/2026, 12:23:55 PM
Core Event: Brewers' Rotation Leads MLB
The Milwaukee Brewers have built a starting rotation that, as of June 2026, posts the league’s second-best ERA at 3.27, just 0.02 points behind the Los Angeles Dodgers. Jacob Misiorowski leads the National League Cy Young voting while the staff collectively dominates key pitching metrics.
Key Pitchers & Statistics
Misiorowski has made 15 starts, posting a 1.45 ERA, 138 strikeouts, a 0.75 WHIP and 4.2 WAR in 93 innings; his fastball averages 100.2 mph and he recorded a 0.17 ERA over an eight-start stretch, the lowest since 1913. Left-hander Kyle Harrison contributed a 2.50 ERA, an 8-1 record and 2.6 WAR in 14 starts. Brandon Woodruff returned with six shutout innings, allowing one hit and striking out 10. Rookie Brandon Sproat matched that line in his best start, also delivering six shutout innings, one hit and 10 strikeouts. Logan Henderson, who set a franchise record earlier, is expected back within weeks.
Why It Matters: Playoff Implications
The rotation’s dominance gives Milwaukee a realistic chance to make a deep postseason run and, if health holds, contend for the World Series. Elite velocity, low opponent batting averages and high strikeout rates provide a competitive edge rarely seen in a single season.
Official Statements & Responses
Codify’s analytics account noted the 3.27 rotation ERA, just 0.02 points behind the Dodgers. MLB.com analyst Thomas Harrigan highlighted Misiorowski’s 0.17 ERA over eight starts as historically low. Sports Illustrated’s coverage stressed that the rotation could enable Milwaukee to advance deep into the playoffs and contend for a World Series title if it maintains health.
Criticism & Opposition
The Sporting News cautions that the Cy Young race remains open, with Paul Skenes, Shohei Ohtani and Chase Burns still in contention, and notes the Brewers rank second in ERA, leaving the Dodgers marginally ahead.
Verbatim Quotes
- “This is the type of rotation that could go on a deep run in the playoffs and maybe even win the World Series, if they play their cards right.” — Patrick McAvoy, Sports Illustrated, June 24 2026
- “While Misiorowski has been wowing all year long with record-setting heat, he’s really taken his Cy Young case to the next level of late,” — Thomas Harrigan, MLB.com
- “The right-hander posted a 0.17 ERA from May 1 through June 12, culminating with a 15-strikeout, one-hit masterpiece against the Phillies. That’s the lowest ERA in an eight-start span (excluding openers) since earned runs became official in 1913. Overall, he leads MLB in ERA (1.45), strikeouts (138) and WHIP (0.75) and opponents’ batting average (.146).” — Thomas Harrigan, MLB.com
What’s Next: Upcoming Returns and Playoff Outlook
Logan Henderson is slated to rejoin the staff in the coming weeks, and the Brewers aim to preserve rotation health as they head toward the postseason.
