MLB in Brief: Jacob Misiorowski Is Doing Well | Bryce Harper Speaks Out

Jacob Misiorowski is doing well

He's set to pitch next week.

Great news for the Brewers:

Jacob Misiorowski is likely to return to the starting rotation during the July 20–22 series against the Mets.

We'll cover that story and more on our first #MLBCentral of the second half, which begins today at 10 a.m. ET on @MLBNetwork!

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 17, 2026

But for Garrett Crochet, things aren't going well at all. He hasn't started pitching again.

Garrett Crochet was placed on the IL on April 29, still isn't throwing, and says here he doesn't know when he'll be able to start. https://t.co/EJubpiESc8

— Brandon Wile (@Brandon_N_Wile) July 17, 2026

A Learning Season

Kristian Campbell is learning his way around the minor leagues.

I checked in with Kristian Campbell last week—it hasn't been an easy season in Worcester for the 24-year-old, but he's learning valuable lessons about himself as he tries to find his swing again: https://t.co/WaBrJXqM8l

— Katie Morrison-O'Day (@KatieMo61) July 17, 2026

Max Fried in the AAA tonight

An excellent step toward a return to the game.

Home Run Derby Balls

Bryce Harper thinks they're juiced.

https://t.co/dXvGJrE6Eg Bryce Harper says Home Run Derby balls are juiced. MLB says the balls are no different than those used in the regular season, and are treated no differently (here: the difference in distances, and other possible explanations)

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 17, 2026

Who will support the young players?

That's the question in Boston.

Random thought … Part of Craig Breslow's thinking leading up to August 4: who they want around in the future and who they don't. Who will be the best influences on Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer, etc.? Who won't?

— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) July 17, 2026

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