Barker (elbow) announced Wednesday via his personal Twitter account that he underwent Tommy John surgery. He was also released by the Brewers on Wednesday.
Given the year-plus recovery timeline typically associated with Tommy John surgeries, Barker looks on track to miss the remainder of the current campaign and the entirety of the 2023 season. Shortly after learning that he'd suffered a torn UCL in his right elbow that would need to be surgically repaired, the Brewers moved him off their 40-man roster and then cut him to clear room for trade-deadline pickup Trevor Rosenthal (hamstring). The 30-year-old Barker made his big-league debut earlier this season, making three relief appearances and allowing five earned runs over four innings.
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Brewers' Luke Barker: Designated for assignment
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Barker (elbow) was designated for assignment Tuesday, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.
The move clears space for the Brewers to add Trevor Rosenthal (hamstring) to the 40-man roster after he was acquired in a deadline-day deal with the Giants. Barker hasn't pitched in over a month due to a UCL sprain, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to the hill.
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Brewers' Luke Barker: Recalled by Milwaukee
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Barker was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Friday.
Barker was sent down Wednesday, but he'll rejoin the active roster two days later after Peter Strzelecki was optioned to Nashville on Friday. Barker hasn't yet made his big-league debut but will be available out of the Brewers' bullpen.
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Brewers' Luke Barker: Returns to Triple-A
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Barker was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.
Barker had his contract selected by the Brewers ahead of Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader, and he'll return to Nashville without making his MLB debut. The 30-year-old has a 3.79 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB over 19 innings at the Triple-A level this season.
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Brewers' Luke Barker: Contract selected by Milwaukee
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Barker's contract was selected by the Brewers prior to the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Cubs.
Barker has pitched in Nashville over the last two seasons, and he's posted a 2.69 ERA, 96:18 K:BB and 0.91 WHIP in 80.1 innings over 70 relief appearances with the Triple-A club. The right-hander hasn't yet made his major-league debut but will provide an additional option out of the bullpen during Monday's nightcap.
