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Brewers’ Jason Alexander Out Until May Due To Shoulder Injury

By Steve Adams | February 17, 2023 at 3:21pm CDT

Brewers righty Jason Alexander is expected to miss more than a month to begin the season, reports Adam McCalvy of MLB.com (Twitter link). The 29-year-old righty experienced discomfort in his shoulder when he was ramping up for spring training last month, and he’s likely to be sidelined into the second half of May. Alexander becomes the second Brewers pitcher who’ll miss substantial time due to shoulder trouble; left-hander Aaron Ashby will miss at least two months due to shoulder trouble of his own.

Alexander made his big league debut in Milwaukee last season, tossing 71 2/3 innings for the Brewers over the course of 11 starts and another seven relief appearances. He posted a strong 3.21 ERA over his first five starts before beginning to falter, ultimately finishing out his rookie campaign with a 5.40 ERA and a lowly 14.7% strikeout rate. Alexander’s 8.7% walk rate was generally solid, however, and he induced grounders at a strong 50.6% clip. The lack of punchouts and a susceptibility to home runs (1.51 HR/9) worked against him, but the righty had posted a 2.84 ERA in 63 1/3 Triple-A frames before being called to the big leagues.

Neither Alexander nor Ashby was guaranteed a rotation spot heading into 2023, but their absences will thin out Milwaukee’s depth a fair bit. It’s not clear whether the Brewers knew the full extent of either player’s shoulder issues when signing Wade Miley to a one-year deal last month, but what was once at least a somewhat surprising deal for a pitching-rich club could now prove pivotal. Regardless of whether Miley’s addition was made with the knowledge that Ashby and Alexander were ailing or whether it’s mere serendipity, the Brewers are surely glad to have the veteran southpaw on the staff.

The Brewers’ rotation heading into 2023 will feature Corbin Burnes, Brandon Woodruff, Freddy Peralta, Eric Lauer and the aforementioned Miley. Righty Adrian Houser, a rotation staple the past couple seasons, is still on hand as a sixth option, but both Ashby and Alexander would’ve also been starting candidates in the event of injuries elsewhere on the staff. Trade acquisition Janson Junk, prospect Ethan Small and DFA reclamation Bryse Wilson give Milwaukee further depth, though Wilson is out of minor league options and isn’t necessarily a lock to make the Opening Day roster.

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67 Comments

  1. Pedro Cerrano's Voodoo

    2 years ago

    I thought he was a Yankees exec…

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    • Fever Pitch Guy

      2 years ago

      Scott – It’s not an injury, if you believe you’re Cal Ripken.

      3
      Reply
    • Joe says...

      2 years ago

      I don’t know about that but a shoulder injury sounds like Cashman’s kinda guy.

      1
      Reply
    • acoss13

      2 years ago

      He’s got a bed under his desk and everything, so that might explain the shoulder problem

      9
      Reply
    • bigdaddyt

      2 years ago

      Nice thing is despite the injury we can still have the summer of George

      8
      Reply
    • Lucky Strike

      2 years ago

      Now keeper of the pole in the crawl space.

      2
      Reply
    • Bart Harley Jarvis

      2 years ago

      Sweet fancy Moses!

      4
      Reply
      • Dorothy_Mantooth

        2 years ago

        Having a shoulder injury will at least allow him to remain master of his domain.

        8
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        • bigdaddyt

          2 years ago

          Okay you win

          3
          Reply
        • BPax

          2 years ago

          He showed Jeter and Bernie Williams a thing or two about hitting. But he did put them in that Ramada in Milwaukee, so there’s that.

          4
          Reply
    • rennick

      2 years ago

      If only this were The Summer of George

      2
      Reply
  2. For Love of the Game

    2 years ago

    Shouldn’t he march into Mr. Steinbrenner’s office? Plus, playing baseball has helped restore his hair and slimmed him down quite a bit!

    12
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    • acoss13

      2 years ago

      I hear he’s been talking to a Mets executive. They’re not talking…

      5
      Reply
    • Dorothy_Mantooth

      2 years ago

      I bet it has something to do with the cotton uniform he was wearing….

      5
      Reply
    • Bright Side

      2 years ago

      Maybe the Yankees need a Jon Voight day. So far Hal has given us John Voyt day.

      1
      Reply
  3. BillMueller326

    2 years ago

    I bet its Lloyd Braun’s fault

    11
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    • getrealgone2

      2 years ago

      Ryan Braun

      2
      Reply
      • BillMueller326

        2 years ago

        Seinfeld reference

        2
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        • getrealgone2

          2 years ago

          Yes. I was joking.

          4
          Reply
        • BillMueller326

          2 years ago

          Gotcha, my b

          1
          Reply
  4. Julius

    2 years ago

    At least he’s not unemployed and living with his parents.

    11
    Reply
  5. Jacksson13

    2 years ago

    Set Back took place as a result of 2022 Festivus celebration !!

    11
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    • differentbears

      2 years ago

      Arbitration is just Airing of Grievances.

      5
      Reply
    • rabidrabbit

      2 years ago

      Pushing too hard with the Feats of Strength

      3
      Reply
  6. getrealgone2

    2 years ago

    Someone call Dr. Wexler.

    5
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    • stevewpants

      2 years ago

      Is it lupus?

      Reply
  7. Julius

    2 years ago

    All right. I guess he’s just going to have to pick himself up, dust himself off, and throw himself right back down again!

    5
    Reply
  8. harrycarey

    2 years ago

    Pretty obvious that Burnes will get the blame for both Ashby and Alexander issues along with the playoff miss last year.

    1
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    • brewfan27

      2 years ago

      I blame Jason Alexander for missing the playoffs

      1
      Reply
  9. orange2001

    2 years ago

    That’s okay, Michael Richards will be called up in his place, though he’s been known to be erratic at times.

    10
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  10. minor league guy

    2 years ago

    ironically, this is the best brewers news all week…

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    • brewfan27

      2 years ago

      I’m actually happy with this news

      Reply
    • CALgoldenBears

      2 years ago

      He wasn’t the master of his domain because he didn’t have man-hands

      Reply
  11. acoss13

    2 years ago

    I guess he’s going to be able to himself a “Summer of George” then!

    5
    Reply
    • positively_broad_st

      2 years ago

      George is getting upset!

      10
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      • Motown is My Town

        2 years ago

        The sea was angry that day…

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        Reply
  12. vtadave

    2 years ago

    Probably would have helped if he didn’t treat his body like an amusement park.

    9
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    • gppm

      2 years ago

      I think this is the winning George Costanza reference! Good work my friend.

      1
      Reply
  13. positively_broad_st

    2 years ago

    He can always get into latex sales…

    6
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  14. Champs64

    2 years ago

    My calendar used to have “Pitchers & Catchers Report to Spring Training” this week but over the years I changed it to “Pitchers Placed on the Injured List” this week.

    1
    Reply
  15. gppm

    2 years ago

    Maybe he should have just done the opposite of whatever he did to get hurt.

    4
    Reply
  16. Spike Hyzer

    2 years ago

    It’s a shame it wasn’t season ending, but at least we won’t have to see him pitch until at least June. Hopefully never. Probably the worst starter in Brewer history!!

    Reply
    • brewfan27

      2 years ago

      he needs to be released asap

      Reply
  17. Motown is My Town

    2 years ago

    And think he could have been an Architect or a Marine Biologist!

    6
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    • stevewpants

      2 years ago

      He was almost Head of Scouting for the Mets, but there was no meeting.

      1
      Reply
    • DisplacedSTLfan

      2 years ago

      Or City Planner

      Reply
  18. CravenMoorehead

    2 years ago

    Don’t mind me just here to check out all the Seinfeld related replies 🙂

    5
    Reply
    • Capi

      2 years ago

      Jerry I tell ya’, it’s the shoulder Jerry, it’s the shoulder!!

      2
      Reply
    • dkhits20

      2 years ago

      I came here for the Britney Spears’ ex-husband related replies. Extremely disappointed.

      3
      Reply
  19. differentbears

    2 years ago

    Stearns: and you wanted to be my swingman.

    Reply
  20. refugee

    2 years ago

    Oh…so you want to shaft Burnes-y? OW…my shoulder.

    Reply
  21. beknighted

    2 years ago

    He’ll be back in time to start the Summer of George

    1
    Reply
  22. BobGibsonFan

    2 years ago

    So many Seinfeld references… I don’t get any of them because I couldn’t stand that show. I was peer pressured into watching a few episodes… “It’s hilarious, you have to watch it.” It was painful to watch.

    2
    Reply
    • This one belongs to the Reds

      2 years ago

      It was a show about nothing.

      1
      Reply
    • Poster formerly known as . . .

      2 years ago

      Oh, well, so what? Laughter – what is that? I mean, what is the point of opening your mouth and going “Ha, ha!”? What is that? “Ha, ha!”?

      1
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      • stevewpants

        2 years ago

        Genius

        Reply
      • Motown is My Town

        2 years ago

        Yada, Yada, Yada…..and his shoulder was injured

        Reply
    • dkhits20

      2 years ago

      Ok, I’ll accept that, but if you don’t find Curb funny, you’re just wrong and I can’t relate to you.

      Reply
  23. hiflew

    2 years ago

    They should probably make sure it is a real shoulder injury and he wasn’t just shrugging his shoulders at something stupid being said.

    2
    Reply
  24. Poster formerly known as . . .

    2 years ago

    Well, at least they eliminated the shift, so he’ll know if it’s a move.

    2
    Reply
  25. bobsugar84

    2 years ago

    Say Vandelay Industries!!!

    3
    Reply
    • stevewpants

      2 years ago

      And you want to be my latex salesman?

      Reply
  26. Rsox

    2 years ago

    He was in the pool!!…

    2
    Reply
  27. Mrbarky

    2 years ago

    He was injured in a high speed motorized wheelchair chase.

    1
    Reply
  28. la verdad

    2 years ago

    Serenity now!!

    1
    Reply
  29. Bright Side

    2 years ago

    Summer of George is in jeopardy.

    Reply
  30. rolafaive

    2 years ago

    Ashby and Alexander have a history of arm issues, these are the two guys you hope to replace Burnes, and Woodruff, when the team dumps them for monetary reasons, good luck with that.

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