Diamondbacks' Peter Strzelecki: Sent down following twin bill
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Strzelecki was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Sunday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Strzelecki served as the 27th man during Saturday's doubleheader against the Padres and allowed a hit and two walks during 1.1 scoreless relief innings. He'll head back to the minors but could rejoin the Diamondbacks at some point if they need additional bullpen help.
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Diamondbacks' Peter Strzelecki: Promoted as 27th man
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The Diamondbacks recalled Strzelecki from Triple-A Reno ahead of Saturday's doubleheader with the Padres, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Since being traded from Milwaukee in exchange for Andrew Chafin ahead of the deadline, Strzelecki has surrendered three runs in just 4.1 innings with Triple-A Reno. He'll now join the D-backs' bullpen for the first time to provide extra depth for Saturday's twin bill, but there's no guarantee Arizona uses him based on his recent struggles.
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Diamondbacks' Peter Strzelecki: Dealt to Arizona
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Strzelecki was traded from the Brewers to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday in exchange for Andrew Chafin, John Gamdaboro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix reports.
Strzelecki has a 3.69 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 77 strikeouts in 70.2 career MLB innings, but he has split time between the majors and Triple-A each of the last two seasons. Strzelecki will be optioned to Triple-A Reno, per Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com, but he could come back to work in the middle innings for Arizona later this season.
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Brewers' Peter Strzelecki: Returns to majors
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The Brewers recalled Stzelecki from Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.
Strzelecki had been a key setup man for Milwaukee through the first two months of the season, but he failed to record a hold or save and turned in a 5.73 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in his final 10 appearances for the Brewers before being optioned to Nashville on June 28. He allowed earned runs in each of his three appearances upon being demoted to Triple-A but had been sharp of late, allowing one unearned run on one hit and no walks while striking out six over four innings in his most recent four outings. It's unclear if the Brewers plan to immediately incorporate Strzelecki as part of the bridge to closer Devin Williams or if he'll first have to work in lower-leverage spots before working his way up the bullpen pecking order.
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Brewers' Peter Strzelecki: Optioned to Triple-A level
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Milwaukee optioned Strzelecki to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.
Thomas Pannone has been selected from Nashville in a corresponding move. Strzelecki, 28, carries a 4.54 ERA and 37:8 K:BB in 35.2 innings of work this season at the big-league level and should get another chance soon enough.
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Brewers' Peter Strzelecki: Takes fifth loss
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Strzelecki (3-5) blew the save and took the loss in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Orioles. He allowed three runs on three hits while striking out three over one inning.
He was called upon to protect a one-run lead in the eighth inning but served up a two-run shot to Gunnar Henderson. Strzelecki hadn't allowed a run in six of his previous seven outings, and his ERA now stands at 4.40 despite a solid 1.12 WHIP and 29:6 K:BB in 28.2 innings. The 28-year-old right-hander has a team-leading and career-high 14 holds and should continue to operate as Milwaukee's primary setup option in front of Devin Williams.
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Brewers' Peter Strzelecki: Tallies 10th hold
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Strzelecki tossed 1.1 scoreless innings and picked up his 10th hold of the season in Tuesday's victory over the Cardinals.
Strzelecki allowed three runners to reach base, but he also kept the opponent off the scoreboard for the 17th time in 20 appearances this season. Save for an outing in early May in which he allowed five earned runs, Strzelecki has been outstanding out of the Brewers' bullpen, and he will continue holding down the setup role in front of closer Devin Williams.
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Brewers' Peter Strzelecki: Summoned in setup spot
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Strzelecki tossed a clean eighth inning and picked up his third hold of the season in Sunday's 1-0 victory over the Padres.
With the Brewers looking to protect a one-run lead in the bottom of the eighth, Strzelecki was summoned from the bullpen rather than Matt Bush, who opened the season in the setup role but has not been particularly effective. Strzelecki came through in a big way, retiring all three batters he faced and notching his seventh scoreless appearance of the season. There has not been an official changing of the guard in front of closer Devin Williams, but given how Strzelecki and Bush have fared early on, there is a chance that could occur.
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Brewers' Peter Strzelecki: Off to strong start
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Strzelecki tossed 1.1 scoreless innings and picked up his second hold of the season in Thursday's victory over the Padres.
Strzelecki became a reliable reliever for the Brewers last season, and he has been all that and more early on in the 2023 campaign, firing 6.1 scoreless frames over six appearances while allowing just five runners to reach base. He currently slots in as the third option in the Brewers' bullpen behind closer Devin Williams and setup man Matt Bush, but Bush has not been particularly sharp since joining the Brewers last August, so it's possible Strzelecki could move up a peg in the pecking order.
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Brewers' Peter Strzelecki: Secures roster spot
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Strzelecki, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, secured a spot on the Brewers' Opening Day roster.
Strzelecki was not particularly sharp during spring training, but the 2.83 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 40:15 K:BB he posted over 35.0 innings out of Milwaukee's bullpen in 2022 helped him break camp with the big club for the first time in his career. Roles are up for grabs in the Brewers' bullpen behind closer Devin Williams, and Strzelecki will have a chance to be part of the late-inning mix.
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Brewers' Peter Strzelecki: Earns first career save
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Strzelecki picked up the save with a clean inning in Tuesday's 3-0 victory over the Diamondbacks. He did not record a strikeout.
Strzelecki entered the game in the ninth inning with a 3-0 lead and set Arizona down in order to earn the first save of his career. The save opportunity was likely a product of the Brewers being out of playoff contention and manager Craig Counsell opting to give some of the younger players a look. Over 35 innings this season, Strzelecki went 2-1 with one save and four holds with 40 strikeouts.
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Brewers' Peter Strzelecki: Recalled Saturday
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Strzelecki was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.
Strzelecki was sent to the minors in early August but will rejoin the Brewers' bullpen after Trevor Gott (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday. Over seven relief appearances in the majors this year, Strzelecki has posted a 3.27 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 11 innings.
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Brewers' Peter Strzelecki: Sent down to minors
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Strzelecki was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Strzelecki spent a week in the major-league bullpen and struck out three in two scoreless innings over a pair of relief appearances. However, he'll head back to the minors after the Brewers acquired Matt Bush on Tuesday.
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Brewers' Peter Strzelecki: Brought back by Brewers
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Strzelecki was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.
Strzelecki will replace Luke Barker in Milwaukee's bullpen and will claim a spot on the active roster for the second time this season. Expect him to work in middle relief for the big club.
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Brewers' Peter Strzelecki: Contract selected by Brewers
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Strzelecki had his contract selected by the Brewers on Monday.
Strzelecki will join the Brewers after pitching 16.1 innings with Triple-A Nashville this season, producing a 3.86 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with 26 strikeouts in 14 appearances. The move was made in correspondence with Brandon Woodruff (ankle) being placed on the 15-day IL and 27-year-old will have a chance to make his major-league debut.
