Brewers Release Fernández Amid Trade Buzz | Milwaukee Brewers News

Milwaukee Brewers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

The Brewers just dumped pitcher Junior Fernández, a former Cardinals arm with a fastball that cracks 98 mph, after he last pitched in the majors in 2022. His MLB stint was brief and his ERA was rough, but his stuff is legit — he’s been bouncing around teams and even played in Japan last year, hinting he might be eyeing overseas deals. Meanwhile, the Brewers are in full swing, trading for Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon, and sitting atop the division with a five-game lead. They’re set to face the Marlins this weekend, with games starting Friday at 6:40 PM CT, Saturday at 3:10 PM CT, and…