Brewers Bullpen Boosted With Return of Standout Middle Reliever.
The Milwaukee Brewers bullpen received a significant boost with the recent return of standout middle relief pitcher Jared Koenig. Koenig is the first of several key pitchers to return from the injured list for the National League Central Division-leading Brewers, who currently maintain a 59-43 overall record (.578 winning percentage), 16 games above .500, and six ahead of the second-place St. Louis Cardinals.
After being moved to the 15-day injured list with left elbow tendinitis at the end of June, Koenig was reinstated to the active roster on July 21. Before the injury, he was one of the team’s most dependable relievers. He is multi-dimensional, also having started five games this season for the Brewers. He has an 8-1 overall record and 1.58 ERA in 31 appearances, with 37 strikeouts and 1.075 WHIP through 40 innings.
“It taught me a lot in trying to teach myself that it’s just a game and I need to enjoy it. … Once I found that out, I started to become much better.”@SophiaMinnaert met w/ Jared Koenig to learn how his path has helped prepare him for his time with the #Brewers. #ThisIsMyCrew pic.twitter.com/uhx73UM1F5
— Bally Sports Wisconsin (@BallySportWI) April 25, 2024.
Brewers Bullpen Gets Boost With Return Of Jared Koenig
Koenig, 30, is a 6-foot-5, 235-pound hard-throwing southpaw. The middle reliever made valuable, significant contributions during the first half of the season. Since returning to the Brewers, Koenig has helped lead the team to road victories over the Minnesota Twins (8-7) and Chicago Cubs (1-0).
In the critical one-inning appearance against Chicago, Koenig worked out of a pressure-packed bases-loaded situation in the eighth. He ultimately fought through a seven-pitch at-bat against Cubs’ pinch-hitter David Bote to force an inning-ending deep fly ball. The tough, gritty effort was a shining example of what he has brought to the table this season.
