The Milwaukee Brewers made a pivotal roster move Sunday, reinstating veteran left-hander José Quintana from the 15-day Injured List. Quintana, who had been sidelined for several weeks, returns to bolster a rotation that has remained competitive despite his absence. In a corresponding move, the team designated left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander for assignment (DFA), signaling a reshuffling of roles as the club eyes sustained success deep into the season.
Before his injury, Quintana was quietly putting together one of the better campaigns on the Brewers’ staff. Through six starts, he had compiled a sharp 2.65 ERA, along with a 24-to-11 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 34 innings. His steady presence on the mound and ability to neutralize opposing lineups made his return a highly anticipated development. With the Brewers sitting near the top of the NL Central, his activation comes at a crucial juncture in the season.
Tyler Alexander, meanwhile, has had a rockier 2025. Over 21 appearances (including four starts), the lefty struggled to a 6.19 ERA, though he matched Quintana in innings pitched (34). His strikeout-to-walk ratio of 30-to-12 hints at some effectiveness, but the results were inconsistent. With Milwaukee’s pitching depth improving and wins becoming more critical, the front office opted to move on — at least for now.
Alexander’s DFA doesn’t mean the end of his time in Milwaukee just yet. The Brewers have seven days to trade him, and if he clears waivers, he could be outrighted to Triple-A. However, with over three years of MLB service time, he has the right to refuse a minor league assignment, making it possible he elects free agency. That decision will likely depend on interest from other teams and his own assessment of his future role.
Ultimately, this move underscores the Brewers’ focus on maximizing pitching stability as they push toward postseason contention. With José Quintana healthy and back in the rotation, Milwaukee regains a reliable starter just as the season heats up. The team’s hot streak continues, and with arms like Quintana’s returning to action, the Brewers appear well-positioned for the grind ahead.
