Milwaukee Brewers Place Angel Zerpa on Injured List Due to Forearm Tendinitis
Brewers put lefty Zerpa (forearm tightness) on IL
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The Milwaukee Brewers have placed left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa on the 15-day injured list due to left forearm tendinitis, retroactive to Sunday. In his absence, the team has called up Brian Fitzpatrick from Triple-A Nashville, who has excelled in the minors this season.
- 01Angel Zerpa is on the 15-day injured list due to forearm tendinitis.
- 02Brian Fitzpatrick has been promoted from Triple-A Nashville to replace Zerpa.
- 03Zerpa has struggled this season with a 6.39 ERA in 12 appearances.
- 04Fitzpatrick boasts a perfect 0.00 ERA in 10 appearances for Nashville.
- 05Outfielder Luis Matos has been outrighted to Triple-A after clearing waivers.
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The Milwaukee Brewers have announced that left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left forearm tendinitis, effective retroactively to Sunday. Zerpa, who is 26 years old, has had a challenging season, recording a 6.39 ERA with two saves over 12 appearances. He has allowed at least one earned run in his last three outings. To fill his spot on the roster, the Brewers have selected Brian Fitzpatrick, also 26, from Triple-A Nashville. Fitzpatrick has been impressive this season, posting a 0.00 ERA in 10 relief appearances. Additionally, outfielder Luis Matos, who struggled with a .200 batting average in nine games with the Brewers, has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Nashville.
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The Brewers will need to adjust their bullpen strategy with Zerpa's absence, which may affect their performance in upcoming games.
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