Brewers Select Brian Fitzpatrick, Outright Luis Matos
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- Brewers left-hander Angel Zerpa has been placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 26th due to left forearm tightness, with further testing and a second opinion pending.
- Brian Fitzpatrick, a lefty pitcher with promising minor league stats, has been called up to replace Zerpa, marking his major league debut ahead of his 26th birthday.
- Fitzpatrick has shown improvement at Triple-A this season with a 0.00 ERA over 10 1/3 innings and maintains a balanced bullpen with four righties and four lefties for the Brewers.
- Outfielder Luis Matos was designated for assignment last week, cleared waivers, and has been outrighted to Triple-A Nashville; the Brewers aim to develop him as non-roster depth despite his struggles in the majors.
- Zerpa’s injury and roster moves reflect ongoing adjustments for the Brewers as they manage player health and performance early in the 2026 season.
