The Milwaukee Brewers, leading the NL Central with a 27-19 record, faced challenges due to multiple injuries in their starting rotation, including trading ace Corbin Burnes and losing Brandon Woodruff. Despite this, they maintained their division lead.

By the Numbers
  • Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, and Cincinnati Reds trail the Brewers by six, seven, and eight-and-a-half games respectively.
  • Eric Lauer signed a minor league deal with the Houston Astros for the remainder of the season, with a potential prorated $1.5 million salary if called up to the Majors.
Yes, But

The Brewers were unable to re-sign Eric Lauer after his opt-out from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

State of Play
  • Despite injuries, the Brewers are holding onto their division lead.
  • Lauer's signing with the Astros adds depth to their pitching options.
What's Next

Eric Lauer's performance with the Astros will be closely monitored, potentially impacting the team's pitching strategy moving forward.

Bottom Line

The Brewers' loss of Eric Lauer to the Astros highlights the challenges of maintaining a strong starting rotation amidst injuries, posing strategic implications for both teams.