Kyle Harrison (elbow) slated to throw four innings

Harrison underwent a precautionary MRI recently that came back clean for any structural issues. The last hurdle for him to clear before returning from the injured list will be to face live hitters. He’s eligible to return from the injured list on Friday, though it may be optimistic to expect him back the first day that he’s eligible.

Arnold said the Brewers wouldn’t rush Harrison back. At this point, however, it doesn’t seem like the left-hander is in store for a lengthy absence.

Harrison heads to the injured list after revealing earlier this week that he’s been pitching through soreness on the outside of his elbow for the past couple weeks, an issue that limited him to just four innings against the Cardinals in his most recent start. The immediate concern is whether the issue extends beyond inflammation and points to something more serious that could sideline him for an extended period. The 24-year-old emerging fantasy ace had put together a stellar first half, establishing himself as a borderline top-20 starter with a pristine 3.01 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 101/20 K/BB ratio across 83 2/3 innings over 17 starts. There should be additional clarity on his status in the coming days.

Harrison told reporters afterwards that he’s been pitching through soreness on the outside of his elbow for a couple weeks, which is why he was limited to just four innings in this one. It doesn’t sound like a significant concern. He should benefit from some extra rest during the All-Star break. His final first-half outing got off to a weird start when Masyn Winn laced a line drive to right field that hit the recently promoted Luis Lara in the face. It would’ve been a tough play anyway and the sun was blindingly bright, but it set the table for two Cardinals runs that frame. From there, his command was iffy across the board. Too many of his fastballs sat in the middle of the plate rather than at the letters and it alone was responsible for seven hard-hit balls. Similarly, he spiked a good chunk of his slurves and they were easy to lay off of in two-strike counts. In the end, it was another uneven start for Harrison whose ERA climbed over three for the first time since late April. Nevertheless, he still put together an excellent first half with a 3.01 ERA, 101 strikeouts, and just 20 walks across 83 2/3 innings.

Harrison punched out three batters on the evening while issuing one base on balls. After cruising through the first two frames, Harrison labored through 38 pitches in the third, allowing a walk and four hits including an RBI single by Gabriel Moreno and a two-run double by Nolan Arenado before being lifted. The 24-year-old southpaw got eight swings and misses on 72 offerings on the night, posting a CSW of 28 percent. He’ll look to finish the first half on a high note as he totes an 8-1 record, 2.82 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and a 99/20 K/BB ratio (79 2/3 innings) into Wednesday’s battle against the Cardinals in St. Louis.

Harrison gave up three hits, walked one and struck out nine. The 24-year-old left-hander threw 92 pitches in five innings and left the ballgame with the score tied 2-2. Harrison has 16 strikeouts over his last two starts. He has a 2.57 ERA. Harrison is lined up to face the Diamondbacks on the road next weekend.

Harrison retired the first 12 Braves batters, tossing four perfect frames, before Ozzie Albies got to him for a solo homer to lead off the fifth. He recorded the first out in the seventh, then gave up two hits, leaving with two runners on at 85 pitches. One inherited runner would come in to score. Harrison induced 14 swinging strikes to collect seven strikeouts. The 24-year-old left-hander will take a 2.50 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and an 87/18 K/BB ratio across 72 innings into a start against the Cubs in Milwaukee next Saturday.

Harrison didn’t dominate with swing-and-miss stuff — he struck out just three in the game — but he gave up just three hits and didn’t walk anyone. None of those three hits went for extra bases, and Harrison was in literal control throughout the game. It’s a nifty bounceback from his shellacking against the A’s (2 2/3 IP, 8 ER), and much more inline with how Harrison has pitched for most of 2026. He’ll take on Atlanta over the weekend.

Harrison has been brilliant in major league parks, but Shea Langeliers, Tyler Soderstrom and Zack Gelof all took him deep in Las Vegas tonight, and his ERA jumped from 1.57 to 2.72 as a result. There are unlikely to be any lingering effects, and he’s a fine play at home against the Phillies on Sunday.

11 1/2 months after being traded for him, Harrison fanned Rafael Devers three times tonight. He got 19 whiffs and allowed just two hard-hit balls, with the damage coming on Willy Adames’s 368-foot homer. Harrison is one inning shy of qualifying for the ERA title or he’d be second at 1.57, behind only Cristopher Sánchez at 1.47. He’s due to make his next start Sunday against the Rockies at Coors.