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• Brewers' Trevor Megill: Nabs first save

  Rotowire Apr 26, 2024

  Megill pitched a perfect ninth inning Thursday to notch his first save of the season in the Brewers' 7-5 win over the Pirates. Megill and Joel Payamps flipped roles from Wednesday's 3-2 win, when Megill pitched a clean eighth inning before Payamps pitched the ninth and collected the save. It's uncertain whom the Brewers will turn to for the next save opportunity, which tracks with manager Pat Murphy's comments from earlier in the season indicating that intended to "pass the Fireman's hat around" with the save chances once Devin Williams (back) got injured.

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• Brewers' Trevor Megill: Back from concussion IL

  Rotowire Apr 19, 2024

  Megill was activated from the 7-day concussion injured list by the Brewers on Friday. Megill has been sidelined for most of this month after suffering a concussion as a result of a fall when he fainted. He made two scoreless relief appearances on a rehab assignment and is now ready to rejoin the Brewers' relief corps. He could find himself in the mix for saves in an unsettled bullpen.

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• Brewers' Trevor Megill: Set for rehab assignment Saturday

  Rotowire Apr 12, 2024

  Megill (concussion) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Saturday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Megill has been sidelined due to a concussion since April 3. He threw a bullpen session earlier in the week without any issues and doesn't project to spend much time on his rehab assignment, making it likely he returns to the Brewers' bullpen within a few days. Megill threw two scoreless innings and struck out three batters during Milwaukee's season-opening series against the Mets.

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• Brewers' Trevor Megill: Sidelined with concussion

  Rotowire Apr 3, 2024

  Milwaukee placed Megill on the 7-day injured list Wednesday with a concussion. Megill had appeared in both of the Brewers' first two games of the season, serving as the team's seventh-inning man in a pair of wins over the Mets while recording six outs and allowing no runs and striking out three. The Brewers have had high-leverage, late-inning opportunities available in both of their subsequent two games, and while Megill's lack of usage in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Mets appeared to be the result of rest, his absence in Monday's 3-2 win over Minnesota was more surprising. The concussion likely explains why Megill wasn't available, with Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel relaying that the right-hander first fell victim to food poisoning in New York City over the weekend and was still battling symptoms upon his return to Milwaukee earlier this week, when he suffered a fainting episode at a retail store and hit his head on the ground. As a result of landing on the IL, Megill will be out through at least Saturday's game versus the Mariners. The Brewers called up J.B. Bukauskas from Triple-A Nashville to replace Megill in the bullpen.

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• Brewers' Trevor Megill: Manager not planning to name closer

  Rotowire Mar 14, 2024

  Megill, Abner Uribe and Joel Payamps "seem to be the most obvious" candidates to replace the injured Devin Williams (back) as the Brewers' closer, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. However, manager Pat Murphy does not plan to name a closer anytime soon. When asked Thursday about having a defined closer, Murphy replied, "I don't think that's important, especially not now." The skipper added that he's open to eventually naming a closer if a clear candidate emerges, but heading into the season it sounds like Murphy plans to use his high-leverage options at different points in the game, depending on the situation. Payamps, Uribe and Megill are all worthy of fantasy roster consideration, probably in that order of preference. Williams is expected to be sidelined for about three months with two stress fractures in his back, so there will be plenty of saves available in Milwaukee's bullpen during the first half.

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• Brewers' Trevor Megill: Back on active roster

  Rotowire Sep 30, 2023

  The Brewers reinstated Megill (paternity) from the restricted list Saturday. After moving Megill to the restricted list to give him extra time with his expanding family, the Brewers will get their flame-throwing reliever back a day later. After a rough start to the season, Megill has posted a 1.69 ERA and 1.13 WHIP over 16 innings since Aug. 16, though the Brewers' immense bullpen depth has kept Megill from seeing many high-leverage opportunities. Clayton Andrews and Caleb Boushley were optioned to rookie ball in corresponding moves.

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• Brewers' Trevor Megill: Moves to restricted list

  Rotowire Sep 29, 2023

  The Brewers transferred Megill (paternity) to the restricted list Friday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. He was placed on the paternity list Tuesday, but his move to the restricted list will allow Megill to spend extra time away from the team. Manager Craig Counsell said the right-hander is expected to return to the team Saturday, so Megill's availability for the postseason seemingly won't be affected.

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• Brewers' Trevor Megill: Placed on paternity leave

  Rotowire Sep 26, 2023

  The Brewers placed Megill on the paternity list Tuesday. Megill will miss at least part of Milwaukee's three-game series against the visiting Cardinals as he welcomes a new addition to his growing family. Colin Rea has been summoned from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding roster move.

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• Brewers' Trevor Megill: Working as opener

  Rotowire Sep 18, 2023

  Megill will serve as the Brewers' opening pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Megill is no stranger to this role, as he opened Milwaukee's matchup Wednesday against Miami and tossed a scoreless frame. The Brewers have yet to reveal who will enter as the bulk reliever, though Adrian Houser and Colin Rea should both be available.

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• Brewers' Trevor Megill: Opening Wednesday's contest

  Rotowire Sep 12, 2023

  Megill will serve as the Brewers' opening pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports. After giving up just one run and striking out 22 batters through 11.2 innings since Aug. 16, Megill will get an opportunity to make his first MLB start. Given that Megill hasn't thrown more than two innings in any of his appearances this season, he's unlikely to work more than once through the order before turning the game over to the bullpen. Wednesday would have been Colin Rea's turn in the rotation, so he'll presumably work as a bulk reliever behind Megill.

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• Brewers' Trevor Megill: Recalled from Nashville

  Rotowire Aug 15, 2023

  Milwaukee recalled Megill from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. Megill will return to the Brewers' bullpen ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Dodgers as J.C. Mejia (shoulder) heads to the injured list. Megill, 29, carries a 5.09 ERA and 1.53 WHIP through 17.2 major-league innings this year.

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• Brewers' Trevor Megill: Optioned to Nashville

  Rotowire Aug 3, 2023

  The Brewers optioned Megill to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday. Megill made only one appearance out of the Milwaukee bullpen during his five-day stay in the majors and gave up two earned runs on four hits in two innings. The 29-year-old right-hander owns a 5.84 ERA in 83 career appearances at the big-league level.

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• Brewers' Trevor Megill: Back in majors

  Rotowire Jul 29, 2023

  The Brewers recalled Megill from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday. With Justin Wilson (lat) headed back to the injured list, Megill will be brought back to the major-league club as Wilson's roster replacement. Megill holds a 4.60 ERA and 1.47 WHIP through 15.2 frames this season and will almost certainly be limited to low-leverage situations while in Milwaukee.

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• Brewers' Trevor Megill: Optioned to Nashville

  Rotowire Jun 22, 2023

  The Brewers optioned Megill to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Prior to Wednesday, Megill had gone six consecutive appearances without giving up a run. However, he was lit up for three runs over 1.1 innings during a loss to Arizona and will now return to the minors where he holds a 9.95 ERA through 12.2 innings this season. The Brewers have yet to announce a corresponding move, but a bullpen replacement should be added prior to Friday's game against Cleveland.

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• Brewers' Trevor Megill: Summoned from Triple-A

  Rotowire May 15, 2023

  The Brewers recalled Megill from Triple-A Nashville on Monday. Megill was acquired via trade from the Twins at the end of April and is now set to make his debut with his new club. The 29-year-old has spent all of this season at the Triple-A level, holding a 9.95 ERA over 10 relief appearances.

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• Brewers' Trevor Megill: Dealt to Milwaukee

  Rotowire Apr 30, 2023

  The Brewers acquired Megill from the Twins on Sunday in exchanged for a player to be named later and cash considerations, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Megill appeared in 39 games for the Twins in 2022 with a 4.80 ERA and 1.49 WHIP along with a 49:17 K:BB over 45 innings. The right-hander was ineffective with Triple-A St. Paul with a 13.03 ERA in seven appearances, but he'll head to Milwaukee to provide some pitching depth with an outside shot to join the big-league bullpen before the season is over. He's initially expected to report to Triple-A Nashville with his new organization.

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• Twins' Trevor Megill: Moved off 40-man roster

  Rotowire Apr 25, 2023

  The Twins designated Megill for assignment Tuesday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for reliever Brock Stewart, whose contract was selected from Triple-A St. Paul. Megill holds an ugly 13.03 ERA and 16:13 K:BB over 9.2 innings with St. Paul this season. He'll now be subject to the waiver process but is expected to go unclaimed.

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• Twins' Trevor Megill: Moves to Triple-A

  Rotowire Mar 19, 2023

  Megill was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Megill made 39 appearances out of the bullpen for Minnesota last season and had a 4.80 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 49:17 K:BB across 45 innings, but he won't make the Opening Day roster after he allowed eight earned runs in 6.2 frames this spring. The 29-year-old should join the big-league club at some point this season but is likely to be limited to low-leverage work.

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• Twins' Trevor Megill: Sidelined with oblique strain

  Rotowire Oct 3, 2022

  The Twins placed Megill on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left oblique strain. Aaron Sanchez was called up from Triple-A St. Paul to join the bullpen as a replacement for Megill, who was removed from his relief appearance in Sunday's loss to the Tigers due to the injury. Megill will close the 2022 campaign with four wins, three holds, a 4.80 ERA and 1.49 WHP in 39 appearances spanning 45 innings.

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• Twins' Trevor Megill: Lands on COVID-19 injured list

  Rotowire Sep 17, 2022

  Megill was placed on the the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. It's unclear whether Megill has tested positive for the virus himself or if he's merely on the injured list due to contact tracing, but he'll miss at least a few days and possibly more. Dereck Rodriguez was called up to take his place in the bullpen.

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