Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester (46) throws a ball to the outfield during spring training practice at American Family Field of Phoenix, Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona. Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester is scheduled to start the regular season on the injured list and could miss May due to thoracic outlet syndrome.
A nerve near Priester’s shoulder is pinched, causing discomfort in his right arm.
“I think I’d like to be back in late April, late May, but I think I’m definitely on the optimistic side as a player,” Priester told reporters on Friday. “I want to get back as soon as possible. Ultimately, whatever the schedule is, I’m counting on us to get it back on track.”
At this time, there is belief that Priester will not need surgery.
In his first season with the Brewers, Priester worked his way into the starting rotation and went 13-3 with a 3.32 ERA in 29 games (24 starts). He recorded 19 wins and 12 losses with an ERA of 4.45 in 50 games (39 starts) over three major league seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates (2023-24), Boston Red Sox (2024), and Brewers.
Priester, who was limited to two outs in Milwaukee’s nine playoff games, has already returned to light pitching and is scheduled for a bullpen session next weekend.
Milwaukee coach Pat Murphy said there is a “chance” that Priester can overcome the injury and rehabilitate without surgery. Priester first experienced wrist discomfort last August, and the discomfort did not subside during the offseason.
Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff continues his recovery from shoulder surgery in 2023 and a lat strain that prevented his return last September. Woodruff is also expected to go on the IL to start the season, leaving the team with less than two starting pitchers.
Milwaukee opens the season at home on March 26 against the Chicago White Sox.
–Field level media
