Brewers Place All-Star Closer Trevor Megill on 15-Day Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers have placed their All-Star closer Trevor Megill on the 15-day injured list due to a Grade 1 right flexor tendon strain, with hopes he will return around September 9. Megill, who has been a key contributor with 30 saves and a 2.54 ERA this season, had recently struggled with three blown saves in four opportunities, which has been linked to his injury. Despite the setback, the Brewers maintain a strong 6 1/2-game lead in the NL Central and have a deep bullpen to rely on, with Abner Uribe likely to assume closing duties during Megill's absence. Milwaukee also added right-hander Erick Fedde to bolster their pitching staff amid a demanding schedule of 19 games in 18 days. While the injury poses a challenge, the Brewers remain resilient, aiming to preserve their division lead and playoff positioning without rushing Megill back prematurely. The team’s manager, Pat Murphy, must now depend on the bullpen depth to sustain their successful season as they navigate this critical stretch.