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Brewers Recall Brandon Sproat After Grant Anderson Injury

9/8/2026

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Summary

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The Brewers recalled right-hander Brandon Sproat from Triple-A Nashville.
Grant Anderson entered the 15-day injured list with right biceps inflammation on Monday, Sept. 7, prompting the recall.
Sproat, a 3-7 pitcher with a 5.27 ERA and 100 strikeouts in 21 games, will work from the bullpen.
If Sproat performs well, he could earn a spot on the Brewers’ postseason roster as a reliever.

History

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In 1998 MLB added the Arizona Diamondbacks and Tampa Bay Devil Rays, raising the league to 30 teams and prompting Bud Selig to move the Milwaukee Brewers to the National League. The Brewers finished that season 74-88 (.456). Today they recall right-hander Brandon Sproat from Triple-A Nashville after reliever Grant Anderson lands on the injured list, reflecting the roster shuffles that have long aided Milwaukee.

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Story summary

The Brewers recalled right-hander Brandon Sproat from Triple-A Nashville.
Grant Anderson entered the 15-day injured list with right biceps inflammation on Monday, Sept. 7, prompting the recall.
Sproat, a 3-7 pitcher with a 5.27 ERA and 100 strikeouts in 21 games, will work from the bullpen.
If Sproat performs well, he could earn a spot on the Brewers’ postseason roster as a reliever.

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