Jacob

Misiorowski

Misiorowski’s conversion to a full-time relief role has gone swimmingly at the Triple-A level as he’s reeled off reeled off six consecutive scoreless appearances since August 7 and holds a stellar 1.69 ERA, 0.38 WHIP and 12/3 K/BB ratio across 10 2/3 innings (seven appearances) since arriving on the doorstep of the majors. It’s only a matter of time before the Brewers turn to him as a relief weapon down the home stretch. The lack of significant innings certainly limits his fantasy appeal, but he’s going to dominate in shorter bursts out of the bullpen right away.

Among the top pitching prospects in baseball, Misiorowski was promoted to the doorstep of the majors earlier this week, and will convert to a full-time relief role in an effort to bolster Milwaukee’s bullpen down the home stretch. The hard-throwing 22-year-old possesses overpowering stuff and could be dominant right away in relief, which makes him a fantasy-relevant stash in all deeper mixed leagues until further notice.

Misiorowski is widely considered one of the top pitching prospects in baseball. The 2022 second-round pick has struck out 105 batters in 79 2/3 innings, and while he’s not a lock to make his debut in 2024, there’s a very good chance he’s up with the Brewers — and missing bats in the process — before the season ends.

If the whole starting pitcher route doesn’t work, Misiorowski undoubtedly has a future as one of the most dominant relief weapons in the game. The hard-throwing 22-year-old righty, who possesses top-of-the-rotation raw stuff, has a chance to be an impact starter at the highest level, especially if he can throw enough strikes. There’s a massive range of outcomes here, which is what makes Misiorowski one of the most compelling prospects in the fantasy landscape moving forward. He’s been on a roll lately, with a microscopic 0.73 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 20/4 K/BB ratio across 12 1/3 innings in a pair of starts since July 6.

Misiorowski boasts some of the most impressive stuff in the minors, including a triple-digit fastball, and has a chance to put up massive strikeout totals, if everything comes together at the highest level. The 22-year-old righty figures to reach Triple-A at some point this summer and could be an option for Milwaukee, especially in shorter bursts out of the bullpen, heading towards the playoffs.

Misiorowski allowed three hits, and he walked three to go along with four strikeouts. The right-hander struggled in his first start of the year, and while he wasn’t able to go deep Thursday, it’s a nice improvement for one of the most talented right-handers in the minors. Misiorowski has two plus-plus pitches in his fastball and slider along with a well above-average curve, and the only thing that could keep him from becoming a starter at the highest level is inconsistent strike-throwing. He could be lights out in the bullpen, but the Brewers will give the 22-year-old every chance to start. The ceiling competes with anyone.

It’ll be top pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski toeing the rubber for Milwaukee in the showcase with fellow top prospects Tyler Black, Brock Wilken and Jeferson Quero in the lineup. It’s an interesting look at the future for the Brewers with Chourio at the epicenter.

Misiorowski is arguably the biggest name here for Milwaukee as he possesses top-of-the-rotation stuff, but has an extremely wide range of potential outcomes. Wilken was the Brewers’ first-round pick last year and figures to move quickly though their system. McGee is still working his way back from injury, but could provide some extra pitching depth at some point.

There’s no shortage of interesting prospects among the group of spring training invitees for the Brewers, but Black has the best shot out of this group to break camp with Milwaukee. The 23-year-old burgeoning slugger clobbered 18 homers and also stole 55 bases last year in 123 contests between Double-A Biloxi and Triple-A Nashville. Misiorowski possesses top-of-the-rotation upside, but will likely require some extra development time in the minors. Gasser misses enough bats to make an instant impact for fantasy managers, but he’s a dark horse to make the season-opening roster. Wilken has done nothing but hit since being selected 18th overall in last year’s MLB Draft. The 21-year-old third baseman could factor into the Brewers’ infield mix at some point later this year.

Arnold added that the organization still views Misiorowski as a potential top of the rotation starter in the future. The 21-year-old right-hander’s meteoric rise through Milwaukee’s system resulted in him finishing the year in the upper minors at Double-A Biloxi before being shut down due to arm fatigue. He should be fully healthy heading into the 2024 season.