The Milwaukee Brewers just completed a brutal scheduling stretch in which they were asked to play 19 games in 18 days. During such a stretch, while all players no doubt feel the effects of having no days off for nearly three weeks, much of the stress falls on the bullpen. Relievers are often asked to pitch on back-to-back days or four times in a week, throwing far more pitches than they otherwise would. For that stretch to come at the end of August when MLB bullpens are at their thinnest is near impossible for any team to navigate.
Brewers get burned after trade deadline acquisition is ruled out for rest of season
