Brewers Pitchers Harrison, Sproat Suffer Injuries

Knee issues for two key starters raise early-season concerns for Milwaukee rotation

Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:44pm

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The Milwaukee Brewers are facing early-season injury concerns with starting pitchers Kyle Harrison and Brandon Sproat. Harrison took a throw off his knee during a game, while Sproat banged up his knee diving for a play. Both underwent testing, but the Brewers are hopeful the injuries are not serious and the pitchers can return to action soon.

Why it matters

The Brewers' starting rotation has already dealt with significant injuries in recent seasons, so any new issues with key pitchers like Harrison and Sproat are concerning. The team will need to monitor the situation closely to ensure their depth isn't tested again early in the year.

The details

Harrison had X-rays on his knee after taking a throw, and the Brewers are conducting further testing to rule out any serious injury. Sproat banged up his knee while diving for a play, but the team says he is 'perfectly fine.' Neither pitcher had to leave Saturday's game due to the injuries. The Brewers have dealt with rotation injuries in the past, including a stretch last year when Freddy Peralta was the only healthy expected starter.

  • On Saturday, Harrison took a throw off his knee during the game.
  • On Saturday, Sproat banged up his knee while diving for a play.
  • On Sunday, the Brewers announced Harrison underwent X-rays and further testing.

The players

Kyle Harrison

A starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers who suffered a knee injury after taking a throw during a game.

Brandon Sproat

A starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers who banged up his knee while diving for a play during a game.

Freddy Peralta

A former starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers who was the only healthy expected starter in the rotation at one point last season.

Gary Sánchez

The Brewers player who threw the ball that hit Harrison in the knee.

Adam McCalvy

An MLB.com reporter who provided updates on the Harrison and Sproat injuries.

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What they’re saying

“Harrison had X-rays at the ballpark, but the Brewers wanted more in-depth testing to rule out injury. He was charged with two earned runs on four hits and threw 76 pitches in 4 1/3 innings.”

— Adam McCalvy, MLB.com reporter

“Sproat is 'perfectly fine'.”

— Adam McCalvy, MLB.com reporter

What’s next

The Brewers will continue to monitor the injuries to Harrison and Sproat closely over the next few days to determine if either pitcher will need to miss any time.

The takeaway

The Brewers' starting rotation depth will be tested early on, as the team deals with injuries to key pitchers Harrison and Sproat. This highlights the ongoing challenge of keeping a healthy rotation, which has plagued the team in recent seasons.