Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski Enters 2026 With High Intrigue After Star Turn

Right-hander Jacob Misiorowski, turning 24 in April, enters 2026 as one of the most intriguing pitchers in baseball following a supersonic ascent to stardom in 2025. He concluded last season on an encouraging note, striking out 16 batters and allowing just two earned runs in 12 postseason innings across three appearances. After a career-high 129⅓ frames across minors, majors, and postseason, his sophomore campaign will test if he can maintain his high strikeout rates or if control issues will make him a less reliable rotation option. His development could influence the Brewers' decision on trading Freddy Peralta.