Harrison did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's game against the Mets, allowing one run on six hits and one walk while striking out five across five innings.
The Pirates optioned Curtis to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
The Pirates recalled Murdock from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Manager Pat Murphy said Tuesday that Gasser will be available out of the bullpen the next couple days versus the Mets, if needed, but remains lined up to start this weekend against the Rangers, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Mitchell (forearm) is starting in center field and batting seventh Tuesday against the Mets, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Bauers is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets due to some swelling in his foot, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
The Brewers reinstated Frelick (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, though he's not in the lineup against the Mets, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
The Brewers designated Ornelas for assignment Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Romero (appendectomy) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday at High-A Wisconsin.
The Brewers optioned Naylor to Triple-A Nashville on Monday.
The Brewers are an auto-tail at this point, having won nine in a row. They've gone 24-4 in the last month. The Pirates are a bad team and Paul Skenes isn't pitching. This won't be close and we get plus money.
Caesar’s. This is an interesting matchup. Jose Quintana has been solid this season, pitching to a 3.57 ERA - however his 4.79. ERA indicates he’s due for regression. The left-hander is under this line in 11/17 starts, and isn’t particularly efficient, ranking in the 28th percentile amongst qualified starters with 3.93 pitches per plate appearance. His zone rate of 48.2% is 15th lowest amongst 222 pitchers with at least 50 innings this season. And that’s where the Pirates can drive up his pitch count - the Buccos have the fourth lowest chase rate this season.
Jose Quintana is having an excellent season for the 1st place Milwaukee Brewers. While Quintana has pitched well, he hasn’t been pitching deep and has been held under this line in 12/17 starts this season. While I would never suggest Pittsburgh is a tough matchup, they have been hitting better over the last two weeks ranking 15th in wOBA.
We can't help but look at the Brewers with a short price like tonight, even if it means laying an extra run. After sweeping the Mets, Milwaukee's latest win streak is nine amid a breathtaking 48-16 extended run (.750!). Onetime Buc Jose Quintana continues to hold up his bargain at the back end of the Milwaukee rotation all season, with the Brew Crew winning in 12 of his 17 starts, including both thus far in August. Milwaukee is also the last team Pittsburgh needs to see after the bullpen collapsed in Sunday's 14-8 loss to the Reds, especially as Andrew Heaney's efforts as part of the rotation have tailed off significantly (7.36 ERA since the start of July). Play Brewers on Run Line
