Two More Brewers Pitchers Undergo Testing for Minor Injuries

Brewers optimistic Kyle Harrison and Brandon Sproat will be okay after injury scares in Saturday's game against the Nationals.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:06pm

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Despite a strong 4-1 start to the season, the Milwaukee Brewers have been plagued by a string of early-season injuries, similar to last year. On Saturday night, starting pitcher Kyle Harrison and relief pitcher Brandon Sproat both suffered knee injury scares during the game against the Washington Nationals. Both players remained in the game, but the Brewers are now having them undergo testing to ensure the injuries are not more severe than initially believed.

Why it matters

The Brewers can ill-afford another significant injury to their pitching staff, as they are already dealing with several other pitchers on the injured list. Maintaining a healthy roster will be crucial for the Brewers to build on their strong start and compete in the NL Central division.

The details

During the first at-bat of Saturday's game, Harrison was hit in the left knee by an errant throw from first baseman Gary Sánchez. Harrison described the injury as feeling like a "dead knee," but he remained in the game. Sproat injured his knee while diving for a grounder in the seventh inning, and while there was some swelling in his bursae, the Brewers are optimistic it is not a serious issue.

  • On Saturday night, April 11, 2026, during the Brewers' game against the Nationals.
  • On Sunday, April 12, 2026, the Brewers will get the results of the scans for both Harrison and Sproat.

The players

Kyle Harrison

A Brewers starting pitcher who suffered a knee injury scare during Saturday's game.

Brandon Sproat

A Brewers relief pitcher who suffered a knee injury scare during Saturday's game.

Gary Sánchez

The Brewers' first baseman whose errant throw hit Harrison in the knee.

Pat Murphy

The Brewers' manager, who expressed optimism about the injuries but said the team will wait for the test results.

James Wood

A Washington Nationals outfielder who was the batter when Harrison was hit by the throw.

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What they’re saying

“We're optimistic, but at the same time, we don't want to pretend like there's nothing when there might be something.”

— Pat Murphy, Brewers Manager

“He feels optimistic, but it's sore.”

— Pat Murphy, Brewers Manager

“It's par for the course right now...April for the Brewers has been challenging.”

— Pat Murphy, Brewers Manager

What’s next

The Brewers will receive the results of the scans for Kyle Harrison and Brandon Sproat on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The team is optimistic that the injuries are not serious, but they will wait for the test results before determining the next steps for the two pitchers.

The takeaway

The Brewers' early-season injury woes continue, as they have now lost two more key pitchers to potential injuries. However, the team remains optimistic that these latest setbacks are not major, and they are hopeful that their injured players will be able to return to the field soon, as they did last season when faced with a similar rash of injuries.