The Brewers announced the results of Jimmy Nelson's shoulder surgery on Wednesday, and while his timetable for return depends on his rehab, the initial news isn't great.
"The best-case scenario Jimmy told you guys was the doctor goes in there and it's a relatively minor procedure, and he has the potential to be back at the front end of next year. Obviously, we don't think that is going to be the case. We do think he is going to miss a chunk of next year."
As Stearns told reporters, it's not the best news, but it also isn't the worst news.