The Brewers have placed reliever Justin Wilson on the 15-day injured list due to a left lat strain. Milwaukee recalled Trevor Megill from Triple-A Nashville to take the open active roster spot. The Brewers also optioned Jahmai Jones to Nashville, as newly-acquired first baseman Carlos Santana has reported to the team.
It’s a brutal development for Wilson. The left-hander had completed a near 14-month rehab after undergoing Tommy John surgery last June. He was reinstated from the injured list to make his Milwaukee debut last night. While throwing his warm-up pitches, he sustained the lat injury.
While it isn’t clear how long Wilson is expected to be out, manager Craig Counsell said shortly after last night’s game the injury appeared “pretty significant” (link via Adam McCalvy of MLB.com). His absence again leaves Hoby Milner as the only southpaw in the MLB bullpen. If the Brewers anticipate another significant IL stay for Wilson, perhaps the front office will look to add lefty relief help in the next three days.
Wilson’s contract contains a $2.5MM club option or a $150K buyout for next season. This obviously wasn’t the way in which he envisioned beginning his Milwaukee tenure as he tries to work his way to having that option picked up.
The moment he comes back, he gets hurt. Sad
He got hurt during warm ups too! Brutal stretch of bad luck for Wilson. Hope he can recover in time to help the team down the stretch.
He’s was always one of my favorite pitchers, along with Watson on the “Good” V of the Pirates.
Wow, man that’s some awful luck. That’s gotta be super frustrating for the man.
That didn’t take long.
Too funny
Maybe he should take up Cajun cooking or something.
good news is….when he wakes up tomorrow…still a millionaire
With his injury history, he may not wake up.
That’s messed up. Both of your comments are. Have some humanity.
Just read Brent Suter may be available.
A very tough break. I gah-run-tee.
Josh haderade time. lol
At least they were able to copy the link to his pic from the recent posts here…
When he’s drinking a beer he’ll probably injure his hand gripping the can