Milwaukee Brewers own MLB’s best record at 74-44, riding a 10-game win streak as their pitching staff ranks third in ERA at 3.61. Jacob Misiorowski has been out since Aug. 3 with a left tibia contusion, but Milwaukee’s surge persists as he nears a return.

Misiorowski’s rookie season has been eye-popping: 2.70 ERA in seven starts with 47 strikeouts in 33.1 innings, earning an All-Star berth after just five career games. The Brewers expect a 30-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday and a Friday return, potentially via rehab or a shortened outing against Cincinnati, signaling a rapid path back to the rotation.

His return would solidify Milwaukee’s playoff push, especially with Freddy Peralta and Brandon Woodruff anchoring the staff. Milwaukee leads the division by 6.5 games with seven weeks left, and Misiorowski could help marshal one of the NL’s most intimidating post-season rotations, transforming late-season matchups and increasing their title odds.

With a series opener against the Pirates on the horizon, the Brewers’ blend of bright young arms and veteran depth keeps them squarely in the spotlight, eyeing a potential fourth division crown in five years if health holds.