Brewers added right‑hander Joel Kuhnel to their bullpen after the Athletics released him for cash. The move came a day after pitcher Brian Fitzpatrick was placed on the 15‑day injured list with a left‑elbow UCL strain. Milwaukee’s roster now includes Kuhnel, a 31‑year‑old with a 4.21 ERA in 25 games to sharpen late‑season efforts.

Kuhnel posted a 4.21 ERA and four saves in his first season with the A’s, but the club designated him for assignment Friday. He has appeared on the Brewers’ 40‑man roster twice in 2024 without pitching. His experience across four teams – Reds, Astros, Rays and Athletics – could prove valuable in the upcoming stretch of the season.

The Brewers’ bullpen already hosts right‑hander Quinn Priester on the 60‑day IL after thoracic outlet syndrome, while left‑handers DL Hall, Rob Zastryzny, Jared Keonig and Angel Zerpa also sit on the injured list. Brandon Woodruff and Logan Henderson round out the group, leaving Milwaukee to balance depth and health across the pitching staff for the the.

Kuhnel’s arrival fills a gap left by Fitzpatrick’s injury and adds savvy to a bullpen that has struggled early in the season. With a 5.51 ERA across 107 games for four clubs, he brings a track record but also a mentality from his A’s stint. Milwaukee now has a clearer path to stabilize late‑inning relief.