Brewers Pitcher Quinn Priester Focuses on Better Posture in Injury Rehab

Priester is working to correct his posture, including while playing video games, as part of his recovery from thoracic outlet syndrome.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 1:22pm

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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester is focusing on improving his posture as part of his recovery from thoracic outlet syndrome. Priester says he has had to become more conscious of his body positioning, even while doing activities like playing video games, in order to manage the nerve compression issues he has been experiencing. As he works his way back to pitching for the Brewers, Priester is making posture a key part of his rehabilitation process.

Why it matters

Thoracic outlet syndrome can be a career-threatening injury for pitchers, with few ever fully recovering. However, Priester's case appears to be less severe, and the focus on improving his posture is seen as an important part of his symptom management and return to the mound.

The details

Priester learned last month that the pain he was feeling from his wrist up to his shoulders was related to a nerve compression issue toward the back of his neck. He says he's feeling significantly better now and is on his way back to pitching for the Brewers soon. Part of his recovery process involves being conscious of his posture, even during activities like playing video games or watching TV, to avoid the harmful 'rolling forward' that can exacerbate his condition.

  • Priester was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome on March 11.
  • Priester flew to Phoenix on April 2 to begin facing hitters in his rehab process.
  • Priester recently threw two simulated innings in the bullpen, something he hadn't done in nearly two months.

The players

Quinn Priester

A right-handed pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers who is recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome.

Brad Epstein

The Brewers' medical staff member who is overseeing Priester's treatment and rehabilitation.

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What they’re saying

“Just essentially, the rolling forward isn't going to be good for me. So kind of getting things back, more of a good posture type of thing.”

— Quinn Priester, Brewers Pitcher

“Playing video games, doing this [posture], it's not very good. However, I haven't been playing a ton of video games. It is being conscious of, hey, knowing stuff at home does affect stuff at the field, just to be conscious of it, even watching TV. Again, is that everything? No. But everything does matter, even if it's just a little bit.”

— Quinn Priester, Brewers Pitcher

What’s next

Priester is expected to throw three live batting practice sessions in Arizona before likely going on a rehab assignment with the Brewers' Triple-A affiliate in Nashville.

The takeaway

Priester's focus on improving his posture, even during everyday activities, highlights the importance of addressing seemingly minor physical details as part of a pitcher's recovery from a complex injury like thoracic outlet syndrome. By being proactive about his body positioning, Priester is taking an important step in his journey back to the major leagues.