Starting rotation coming into focus for Milwaukee Brewers

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty ImagesThere was a lot of hype surrounding the Opening Day starting rotation for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2019. After each showed out during the 2018 stretch run, the decision was made to give Brandon Woodruff, Corbin Burnes, and Freddy Peralta all a slot in the starting five to begin the year. That move wound up being largely disastrous, however. Only Woodruff managed to stay in the rotation all season long and has evolved into the de facto ace of the staff. Burnes quickly flamed out with serious home run issues and eventually wound up at the pitching lab to try and figure things out, while Peralta bounced between the rotation and bullpen as he continued to battle inconsistency in both roles. Slingin’ Stearns would end up acquiring multiple veteran pitchers to help cover the shortfall, and things eventually worked out as Milwaukee qualified for the Wild Card game.

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