Young Brewers Pitchers Aim for Expanded Roles

Rookie-year experience expected to boost contributions in 2026 season.

Mar. 10, 2026 at 2:38am

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A group of young Milwaukee Brewers pitchers are entering their second major league season, hoping the experience they gained during their rookie campaigns will allow them to take on larger roles with the team in 2026.

Why it matters

The Brewers are looking to build on a promising 2025 season and make a deeper playoff run, so the development of their young pitching staff will be crucial to their success.

The details

Several Brewers pitchers, including Ethan Small, Aaron Ashby, and Freddy Peralta, are expected to see increased responsibilities this year after getting their feet wet in the majors in 2025. The team is counting on these young arms to step up and provide quality innings to complement their veteran starters.

  • The 2026 MLB season is set to begin in April.

The players

Ethan Small

A 24-year-old left-handed pitcher who made his MLB debut with the Brewers in 2025.

Aaron Ashby

A 23-year-old right-handed pitcher who had a strong rookie season with the Brewers in 2025.

Freddy Peralta

A 25-year-old right-handed pitcher who has been with the Brewers since 2018 and is looking to build on his 2025 campaign.

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What’s next

The Brewers will be closely monitoring the progress of their young pitchers throughout spring training as they determine the opening day roster and rotation.

The takeaway

The Brewers' ability to develop their talented young pitching staff will be a key factor in their pursuit of a division title and deep playoff run in 2026.