Brewers Pitching Staff Faces Multiple Injuries Including Quintana's Calf

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher José Quintana suffered a calf injury during a 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, forcing him to exit after four innings and just 67 pitches. The injury occurred while Quintana was covering first base to record the final out of the inning, leading him to leave the game wearing a walking boot and undergo an MRI to assess the damage. Brewers manager Pat Murphy expressed concern about the injury's timing, given the team's already significant pitching staff injuries, including key bullpen members on the injured list. Quintana, who has a 3.96 ERA over 24 starts this season, had been experiencing some fatigue after a heavy workload spanning two seasons and a delayed start in 2025. The Brewers, who have secured a playoff berth and are close to clinching the NL Central title, face uncertainty about Quintana's availability for the postseason. The calf injury adds to the challenges for Milwaukee’s pitching staff as they prepare for the stretch run and playoffs.