Misiorowski, Milwaukee’s rookie flame-thrower, carries a 5.5 strikeout prop against Chicago with recent 7-K bursts and double-digit Ks in prior starts. He’s a high-upside, high-variance option whose ceiling makes him a priority for tournaments, while his control and innings limits keep him in a tight risk-reward balance for cash games.

Jacob Misiorowski (3.89 ERA) anchors Milwaukee’s rotation with notable strikeout ability (50 K in 34.2 IP). He’s shown both dazzling and volatile starts, including a seven-K performance against Chicago. His upside is real, but recent flaws keep his floor from ever feeling totally safe, making him a high-variance option for fantasy and betting alike.

Misiorowski, Milwaukee’s rookie, has flashed upside but also durability concerns in recent starts. His volatility helps fuel the Brewers-Cubs Over 7, a bet that leans on late-inning runs as the youngster battles consistency against Chicago’s lineup.

Misiorowski returned from a tibia contusion to face five Reds runs in 1 1/3 innings (54 pitches) before the Brewers’ bullpen locked down the rest of the night.

Misiorowski opened with a rough two innings, allowing eight runs, the worst stretch of his young pro career to date, before Milwaukee’s offense and bullpen sparked a dramatic comeback. While the line was tough, the youngster’s next test will be closely watched by scouts and fantasy players evaluating his long-term ceiling.