Yesterday, manager Craig Counsell told reporters that the Brewers were moving Kyle Lohse to the bullpen. Lohse, who is reportedly being placed on revocable trade waivers, has endured a nightmare season for the Brewers: he leads baseball in losses (13) and most earned runs given up (87), while allowing the most hits (152) in the National League. Though Lohse has been able to maintain his velocity and strikeout rates, he is giving up home runs at a career high rate of 1.8 HR/9 and estimators like a 5.67 DRA and 5.15 FIP don’t help his numbers look any better.
Milwaukee Brewers Should Consider a Fifth Starter Tandem
