Robert

Gasser

May might have peaked in May, but he’s still done quite well in posting a 2.92 ERA with 28 strikeouts over 24 2/3 innings in his last five starts. The Brewers don’t ask for lengthy outings from their starters, which should work in May’s favor. His fantasy value should increase a tad with the deal, though there is the risk that the Brewers will occasionally pull him with a lead in the fifth. The Brewers will have to decide whether to go to a six-man rotation for now or to have May replace Robert Gasser.

It was a solid start for Gasser, but one that doesn’t come with a win because the Brewers were (surprisingly) unable to solve Brett Suter and Brett Kerry while he was in the game. Still, it was another solid outing for Gasser; one that saw him strike out six and scatter four hits while issuing two walks. Assuming there’s no change to the rotation order — a big if considering what point of the season it is — he’ll face the Pirates on Thursday.

Gasser gave up five hits, walked none and struck out four. He improved to 3-4 with the win. Gasser allowed two runs on a two-run single in the fourth inning, but otherwise kept the Rockies off the scoreboard. The 27-year-old left-hander has three starts with at least five innings pitched and no more than two runs allowed in July, but he allowed seven runs in his other start and has a 4.98 ERA for the month. Gasser has a 4.71 ERA this season. He’s lined up to face the Angels on the road on Friday.

Gasser getting a no-decision could be considered hard luck, but it was very close to being a loss with Eury Pérez blanking the Brewers over his six frames. The only run allowed was a solo homer by Esteury Ruiz, and outside of that the southpaw allowed just two more hits while striking out five in those innings. Gasser will try and keep this going and further lower his 4.91 ERA in a scheduled start against the Rockies over the weekend, and that start will be in Milwaukee.

Arnold also indicated that fellow acquisition Colton Gordon will likely head to Triple-A for now. If McCullers, who has been on the IL for two months with shoulder inflammation, is activated, one imagines he’d be part of a six-man rotation the first time through. He could bump Robert Gasser afterwards if he proves worthy. McCullers made his last start July 7, giving up four runs — two earned — in four innings for Triple-A Sugar Land.

Gasser struck out three batters in the abbreviated outing and didn’t walk a batter. The Pirates got to him for four runs in the second inning — including a two-run blast from Henry Davis. He then allowed the first three hitters to reach in the fourth, including a solo homer from Marcell Ozuna, before turning the ball over to the bullpen. Gasser generated seven whiffs on 58 pitches on the day, posting a CSW of 28 percent. He finishes the first half with a disappointing 5.24 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and a 43/14 K/BB ratio over 46 1/3 innings in his nine starts for the Brewers.

Gasser has been up-and-down for Milwaukee over the last few weeks, turning in a respectable 4.15 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 40/14 K/BB ratio across 43 1/3 innings over eight starts. The 27-year-old former top pitching prospect provides Milwaukee with some additional depth heading into Saturday’s doubleheader against the Pirates and could wind up joining their rotation in place of an injured Kyle Harrison (forearm) coming out of next week’s All-Star break.

Gasser was only up to start the second game of the twin billing, and he made the most of his opportunity. He allowed only four hits, and outside of a two-run blast from Nelson Velázquez, he didn’t have much issue keeping the Cardinals’ bats silent. Gasser has done a solid job when called upon in 2026, but there’s no guarantee when — or if — he’s going to make more starts for the Brew Crew going forward. He’s definitely worth consideration if/when those opportunities present themselves.

Gasser will start Game 2 on Tuesday. The left-hander has a 4.54 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 36/13 K/BB ratio in 35 2/3 innings across seven starts for the Brewers this season. He has pitched better of late, allowing five runs on 13 hits in 17 1/3 innings across his last three starts with a 17/4 K/BB ratio. He’s a decent streamer in deeper formats today.

The option all the way to the ACL is likely a procedural one, as it’s feasible the Brewers need to create a roster spot in Triple-A before they send the 27-year-old to Nashville. The southpaw has pitched decently — if inconsistently — in his time with Milwaukee, and will almost assuredly be back before the summer ends.