Brewers' Brandon Sproat to Start Thursday After Knee Injury

The right-hander will rejoin the rotation against the Blue Jays after missing a start due to a knee issue.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:50pm

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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Sproat will make his return to the starting rotation on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Sproat had picked up a knee injury during his relief outing on Saturday against the Washington Nationals, but was evaluated and cleared to start after missing one turn in the rotation.

Why it matters

Sproat has been a key part of the Brewers' starting rotation this season, and his return will provide a boost as the team looks to maintain their position in the standings. The Brewers will be hoping Sproat can build on his last outing, where he allowed just one run over 3.2 innings.

The details

Sproat suffered the knee injury during his relief appearance on Saturday against the Nationals, where he allowed one run on four hits and three walks over 3.2 innings. However, further evaluation on Sunday showed no serious damage, clearing the way for Sproat to rejoin the rotation on Thursday against the Blue Jays.

  • Sproat was injured on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • Sproat was evaluated on Sunday, April 13, 2026 and cleared to start on Thursday, April 17, 2026.

The players

Brandon Sproat

A right-handed pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers who has been a key part of their starting rotation this season.

Milwaukee Brewers

The professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that competes in the National League of Major League Baseball.

Toronto Blue Jays

The professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada that competes in the American League of Major League Baseball.

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What they’re saying

“Sproat will re-enter the rotation Thursday and will likely need another decent showing to solidify his place in Milwaukee's starting five.”

— Jack Stern, BrewerFanatic.com reporter

What’s next

Sproat will need to have a strong outing against the Blue Jays on Thursday to cement his spot in the Brewers' starting rotation going forward.

The takeaway

The Brewers are counting on Sproat to provide stability in their starting rotation, and his return from a minor knee injury will be an important development as the team looks to maintain their position in the standings.