MLB in Brief: Will Aaron Ashby Start? | Jeff Hoffman Undergoes Surgery

Will Aaron Ashby be the starter?

That's his goal for the future.

Aaron Ashby still wants to one day work as a starter. Even during the World Series, he's jokingly reminding people of his desire. In the meantime, he's thriving out of the bullpen with a scoreless streak in the postseason. He's a prototypical Brewers success story: https://t.co/8m92PX9PmI

— Will Sammon (@WillSammon) October 25, 2026

Jeff Hoffman Undergoes Elbow Surgery

He should be ready for the 2027 season.

Jeff Hoffman underwent right arthroscopic elbow surgery with Dr. Jeffrey Dugas. The procedure included the removal of a bone chip and debridement. The #MNTwins say Hoffman will begin a throwing program in 8 weeks and expect him to be ready for the start of the 2027 season.

— DanHayesMLB (@DanHayesMLB) October 27, 2026

Managing Shohei Ohtani

His health is a challenge.

Shohei Ohtani's determination to pitch and the Dodgers' questionable decision to let him do so ultimately left their best player compromised for the playoffs.

What did they learn from it? How can they prevent the same thing from happening next year?

New on @TheAthletic: https://t.co/6T4jFPwVNH

— Katie Woo (@katiejwoo) October 27, 2026

Evan Longoria Tonight

He'll throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

Evan Longoria's first pitch for World Series Game 4 today

— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) October 27, 2026

$180 million for Teruaki Sato?

Possible.

There is expected to be a “big-market bidding war” for Teruaki Sato this winter, according to @JimBowdenGM.

He is predicted to receive a 5-year, $180 million contract, with the Angels, Phillies, Yankees, and Red Sox all interested

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— Punchoutpitch (@Punchoutpitch) October 27, 2026

The Brewers' Impact

There was no one at the Bucks' game yesterday.

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