The Brewers' recent decision to place Kyle Harrison on the 15-day injured list has raised some concerns about the team's pitching depth. Harrison, a top prospect, has been dealing with discomfort on the outside of his left elbow, which has impacted his performance. With an ERA of 3.01 over 83 2/3 innings, Harrison has been a solid contributor to the team's success this season. However, his recent struggles, including allowing six earned runs over only 6 2/3 total innings in his last two starts, have raised some red flags. The Brewers' rotation, which already includes ace Jacob Misiorowski and solid contributors Brandon Woodruff, Shane Drohan, and Logan Henderson, has been holding up despite several notable injuries. The team's 7.5-game lead over the second-place Cubs in the NL Central race provides some breathing room, but the fact that Harrison and Woodruff, two of the team's top three starters, are both sidelined at the All-Star break is a cause for concern. If both starters are still health question marks as August 3 approaches, the Brewers may feel more motivated to make a higher-profile rotation addition at the deadline. This decision will likely be influenced by the team's desire to maintain its strong pitching depth and ensure a competitive edge in the playoff race.
