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Jacob Misiorowski Extension Talks Reportedly Yet To Gain Traction
- Brewers have not made real momentum on Jacob Misiorowski extension talks, per Curt Hogg.
- Misiorowski emerged as a strong rookie with a high-velocity fastball and a standout debut season.
- Misiorowski logged 233 2/3 minor league innings and 66 big-league innings in 2025.
- Milwaukee may want to lock Misiorowski at a discount if he delivers a full season in 2026.
- Misiorowski’s arbitration eligibility isn’t until 2029, affecting extension timing.
- Comparisons are drawn to Eury Perez, who has had earlier extension talks with the Marlins.
- Payroll concerns in Milwaukee influence readiness to commit long-term to Misiorowski.
- Misiorowski posted a 2025 season with a 4.36 ERA but a 3.56 SIERA suggesting better underlying performance.
- Misiorowski’s 99 mph fastball and 94 mph slider are central to his upside and risk.
- Experts caution that heavy use and injury risk complicate long-term deals for Misiorowski.
- Analysts compare Misiorowski’s path to long-term contracts to other young pre-arb pitchers.
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