Cousins was optioned to Triple-A Nashville by the Brewers on Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Cousins had surrendered seven earned runs on nine hits and four walks through six innings of work this spring in the Cactus League. He should get another look in the Milwaukee bullpen at some point in the early part of the 2023 season.
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Brewers' Jake Cousins: Recalled from Triple-A
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Cousins was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Monday.
Cousins last stint in the majors came in late September and lasted just three games. In that time, he allowed one hit, zero runs and struck out five batters over 3.1 innings. With Justin Topa (ankle) heading to the 15-day injured list, Cousins will remain with the Brewers for their final series of the regular season.
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Brewers' Jake Cousins: Sent down Friday
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Cousins was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Friday.
Cousins was called up by the Brewers on Monday and struck out five in 3.1 scoreless innings over three appearances following his promotion. However, he'll head back to the minors after Eric Lauer (elbow) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list prior to Friday's start against Cincinnati.
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Brewers' Jake Cousins: Back in MLB
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The Brewers recalled Cousins from Triple-A Nashville on Monday.
Cousins posted a 2.84 ERA and 17:6 K:BB in 11 appearances for Triple-A Nashville after being sent down Aug. 24. Having also pitched to a 4.50 ERA in eight big-league games this season, the righty should see some action out of the bullpen and, maybe in a pinch, some high-leverage work.
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Brewers' Jake Cousins: Reinstated, sent down Wednesday
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Cousins (elbow) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.
Cousins was sidelined since the end of April, but he began a rehab assignment in late July and recorded a 2.70 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 10 innings over 10 minor-league appearances. The 28-year-old will remain in the minors now that he's back to full health.
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Brewers' Jake Cousins: Ready for rehab assignment
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Cousins (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
An elbow injury has kept Cousins out of action since the final day in April, but he has seemingly reached the final stage of his recovery. He will pitch Tuesday in the Arizona Complex League, and if all goes well will then advance to Triple-A Nashville.
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Brewers' Jake Cousins: Shifts to 60-day IL
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Cousins (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
Cousins has been on the shelf nearly a month since being diagnosed with a UCL injury in his right elbow, and the shift to the 60-day IL won't affect his return timeline. The 27-year-old has opted against Tommy John surgery and received a PRP injection a couple weeks ago, and he's in Arizona going through his rest and rehab work before progressing to a throwing program.
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Brewers' Jake Cousins: Receives PRP injection
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Cousins (elbow) received a PRP injection Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Cousins is dealing with a UCL injury in his right elbow, but he's opting against surgery for now. His recovery process was slowed after he recently tested positive for COVID-19, but he's since tested negative. Following Tuesday's injection, the 27-year-old will head to Arizona for 4-to-6 weeks of rest and rehab prior to beginning a throwing program.
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Brewers' Jake Cousins: Avoiding surgery for now
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Cousins (elbow) has opted against undergoing Tommy John surgery and will begin a rehab program for 6-to-8 weeks before being re-evaluated, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
The 27-year-old is dealing with a UCL injury in his right elbow and will be sidelined for the foreseeable future, though he'll avoid surgery for the time being. Cousins will likely be out through the All-Star break even if the rehab program goes smoothly since he'll need some time to rebuild his arm strength.
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Brewers' Jake Cousins: Concerns about UCL
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Cousins' elbow injury is a concerning one and may involve issues with his UCL, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Cousins has been on the injured list for six days with what was originally called a right elbow effusion. Any mention of the UCL implies that Tommy John surgery could be on the table. The Brewers expect to know more about the problem next week.
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Brewers' Jake Cousins: Out with elbow issue
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Cousins was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right elbow effusion, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Cousins pitched a scoreless inning Saturday against the Cubs and allowed a hit with three strikeouts and two walks, and he'll now be sidelined by an elbow issue. It's unclear how long the right-hander will be sidelined, though he'll be eligible to be activated from the injured list May 11.
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Brewers' Jake Cousins: Picks up win in relief
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Cousins (2-0) earned the win in relief Sunday against St. Louis after tossing a scoreless inning, allowing one hit and fanning one.
Cousins bounced back from Saturday's outing in which he allowed one run and two hits over one inning against St. Louis, and now he clinched his second win of the season. He's looked effective so far and has posted three scoreless outings over his last four relief appearances while pitching to a 3.60 ERA over 5.0 innings to date.
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Brewers' Jake Cousins: Ends spring on high note
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Cousins struck out two batters and picked up a save in Tuesday's spring game.
Cousins was knocked around a bit this spring, allowing five earned runs over 4.2 innings. However, he did post a 6:1 K:BB and ended the exhibition season on a high note. He won't be in position to pick up saves when the regular season gets underway, but he does figure to be part of the Brewers' late-inning mix, and the 13.2 K/9 he posted in his rookie season suggests he does have closer's stuff.
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Brewers' Jake Cousins: Cleared for NLDS
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Cousins (biceps) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday and included on Milwaukee's NLDS roster, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
President of baseball operations David Stearns said earlier in the week that Cousins was expected to be available against Atlanta, and the right-hander is now officially on the roster. The 27-year-old should fill a high-leverage role for the Brewers after posting a 2.70 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 44:19 K:BB over 30 innings this season, especially with setup man Devin Williams (hand) sidelined.
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Brewers' Jake Cousins: Available for NLDS
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Cousins (biceps) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Friday prior to the Brewers' National League Divisional Series with Atlanta, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
President of baseball operations David Stearns said that Cousins is "good to go" for the upcoming playoff series. The reliever has been on the 10-day IL since Sept. 25, but his return is a welcome one after he generated a 2.70 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 30 appearances this season.
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Brewers' Jake Cousins: Starts rehab assignment
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Cousins (biceps) reported to Triple-A Nashville for a rehab appearance Sunday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Cousins is then expected to rejoin the Brewers and continue to face live hitters in hopes of being activated ahead of the NLDS, which begins Friday. The 27-year-old has a 2.70 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 44:19 K:BB over 30 innings this season, and he could play a significant role in the playoffs with setup man Devin Williams out indefinitely with a fractured hand.
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Brewers' Jake Cousins: Likely to return for NLDS
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Cousins (biceps) is expected to return for the NLDS against Atlanta, which begins Oct. 8, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Cousins has been sidelined with a strained right biceps since Saturday and will be out for the remainder of the regular season. However, Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns said Friday that the right-hander should be back in action in time for the postseason. The 27-year-old made 30 appearances this year and recorded a 2.70 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 30 innings.
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Brewers' Jake Cousins: Out with biceps strain
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Cousins landed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right biceps Saturday.
With just nine days left on the schedule, the move ends Cousins' regular season. Whether he has a chance to return during the playoffs is unknown. He'll finish his rookie season with a 2.70 ERA in 30 innings of relief, with his 35.2 percent strikeout rate proving to be more than enough to overcome a 15.2 percent walk rate. Miguel Sanchez was recalled to take his spot in the bullpen.
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Brewers' Jake Cousins: Continues coming through
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Cousins tossed a scoreless eighth inning and picked up his sixth hold of the season in Wednesday's victory over the Giants.
With setup man Devin Williams unavailable Wednesday manager Craig Counsell turned to Cousins, and although he allowed a double and walked a batter, he also prevented either runner from crossing the plate while picking up two strikeouts. Cousins' 17-appearance scoreless streak was snapped in late August, but he has still given up just two earned runs over 24 innings out of the Brewers' bullpen this season.
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Brewers' Jake Cousins: Back in action
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Cousins (illness) was activated off the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday.
Cousins tested positive for the virus at the end of July, but his battle with the illness evidently wasn't a particularly long one. The Brewers will be quite happy to see him back in the bullpen, as he's had a dominant start to his big-league career, striking out 20 batters in 14.1 scoreless innings of work while allowing just four hits and five walks.
