Brewers throttling Misiorowski's innings amid NL Cy Young race
Milwaukee has a deliberate plan to limit the young starter's arm usage, potentially opening the door for rival Cy Young contenders.
The Brewers are managing Jacob Misiorowski's workload carefully, a decision that could cap his innings and starts down the stretch. Despite being a heavy favorite for the NL Cy Young Award, the team's caution introduces uncertainty about his ability to accumulate the stats needed to hold off competitors. This is a team-driven decision rather than an injury, but it functionally limits his projected output. Other NL starters may benefit from the reduced workload ceiling Milwaukee is imposing on their ace.
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