"Zerpa hit the IL about a week ago due to forearm tightness. Manager Pat Murphy said the injury was fairly concerning and that Zerpa would be going for further testing."
"The Brewers clearly felt good about Zerpa's chances of taking a step forward. He gave the Royals 177 innings from 2021 to 2025, allowing 3.97 earned runs per nine."
"Milwaukee sent outfielder Isaac Collins and right-hander to Kansas City this past offseason in a two-for-one deal to get Zerpa. Whatever the Brewers had in mind for that deal is not going to pan out in the short term."
Angel Zerpa, a left-handed pitcher for the Brewers, will have Tommy John surgery, sidelining him for the remainder of this season and part of 2027. He was placed on the 15-day injured list due to forearm tightness, which raised concerns. After further testing, surgery became necessary. Zerpa had a 6.39 ERA in 12 appearances this season and was expected to improve with the Brewers, who have a strong track record of player development. His absence will impact the team's pitching plans moving forward.
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