Misiorowski burst onto the scene with a 2.81 ERA in five starts and earned an NL All-Star nod, but he’s hit a rough patch since July, exiting a 10-8 loss to Philadelphia after 4.1 innings.

Milwaukee is guarding his workload: 55–65 pitches per start and a combined 111.1 innings between Triple-A and the majors, a plan designed to protect his arm as October looms.

The Brewers stay committed to him in the rotation, hoping his 103 mph heater becomes a dominating asset, even as the rotation depth thins and Milwaukee holds a 4.5-game lead over Philly.