File underwent surgery in early February to repair a stress fracture in his right elbow, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. He's expected to require 2-to-3 more months of recovery time.

EDGE Analysis

The Brewers added File to the 40-man roster in November to protect him from the Rule 5 draft, but he may not be available to make his 2021 debut until June. The right-hander had a 2.79 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 73:15 K:BB over 80.2 innings at Double-A Biloxi in 2019. He spent the entirety of last season at Milwaukee's alternate training site.

File was added to the Brewers' 40-man roster Friday.

EDGE Analysis

File continued his development at the Brewers' alternate training site in Appleton during the 2020 season, and he'll now be protected from the Rule 5 draft. The right-hander posted a 2.79 ERA and 1.11 WHIP over 80.2 innings with Double-A Biloxi in 2019, and he could make his major-league debut at some point in 2021.