Brewers' starting rotation and offense land a decent letter grade

According to ESPN’s David Schoenfield, the Brewers received a grade of B for how they started the season. Schoenfield’s reasoning is based on how well the starting rotation has done, along with a solid offense.

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“The rotation is fifth in ERA, although 27th in innings pitched, as manager Pat Murphy has the quick hook,” wrote Schoenfield. “Uncharacteristically, the bullpen has been inconsistent, with a negative win probability added, after ranking 10th overall in 2025, second in 2024 and first in 2023. The offense is 23rd in OPS and tied for 28th in home runs. It seems the key has been hitting with runners in scoring position, with a .294 average. The Brewers were good in this area last year as well, hitting .279, but it feels as if they'll eventually have to hit a few more home runs to repeat as NL Central champions for the fourth season in a row. We've learned not to bet against them.”

Outside of Misiorowski doing well (2-2 with a 2.84 ERA), the Brewers have received a breakout season from left-hander Kyle Harrison. Through his first six starts with the Brewers, Harrison is 3-1 with a 2.12 ERA and 35 strikeouts in 29.2 innings. The Brewers acquired Harrison (along with others) from the Boston Red Sox in the offseason in the deal that sent infielder Caleb Durbin (and others) back to the Red Sox.

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