Pratt Back, Frelick’s Recovery Lingers | Milwaukee Brewers News

Milwaukee Brewers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Brewers’ young shortstop Cooper Pratt, just 22, is back from the IL after a hamstring strain — hitting .272 in his first 44 games and even scoring on his birthday in one rehab game. Manager Pat Murphy says Pratt stayed sharp during his layoff and won’t be at peak form right away, but the team’s training keeps him close to game-ready. Meanwhile, outfielder Sal Frelick needs more time with a strained shoulder, returning to Triple-A for another rehab stint as his arm’s health is critical to his career — and the Brewers will decide his return by Friday based on how he responds over the next few…