Matt Bush RP FA Wed 4/19/23 11:50 AM
Matt Bush
RP FA
Bush struck out three batters over a scoreless inning of relief in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning victory over the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Bush had allowed at least one runner to reach base in five straight appearances, but he got back on track Tuesday, punching out all three batters he faced. His control issues have opened the door for other relievers to enter the setup mix, but Bush was the last pitcher to enter Tuesday's game before closer Devin Williams, so it appears he remains the preferred option in that spot.
Matt Bush RP FA Thu 4/6/23 9:51 AM
Matt Bush
RP FA
Bush tossed a scoreless eighth inning during Wednesday's 7-6 victory over the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Bush was not credited with a hold because Wednesday's contest was tied when he entered the game, but he was the last reliever to enter in front of closer Devin Williams, who was the pitcher of record when the Brewers walked off with the win in the bottom of the ninth. Bush had a rough start to the exhibition season, but he closed out the spring with two scoreless appearances and has matched that since the real games began. Based on early bullpen usage, consider Bush the setup man in Milwaukee.
Matt Bush RP FA Wed 3/8/23 12:45 PM
Matt Bush
RP FA
Bush is scheduled to make his spring debut Wednesday in the Brewers' exhibition game against the Great Britain team, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bush ended the past season on the injured list with a non-COVID-19-related illness, but the ailment wasn't anything that affected his preparation heading into spring training. Instead, the Brewers seem to have been using their Cactus League games to date to get an extended look at some of the relievers who are less locked into the Opening Day roster than Bush, who projects to serve as one of the top setup men for closer Devin Williams. After coming over from the Rangers in an Aug. 1 trade last season, Bush turned in a 4.30 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 29:8 K:BB in 23 innings while gathering two saves and nine holds. He became arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter, ultimately striking an agreement with the Brewers on a one-year, $1.85 million contract in November, per Robert Murray of FanSided.com.
Matt Bush RP FA Tue 10/4/22 5:39 PM
Matt Bush
RP FA
Bush was placed on the injured list Tuesday with a non-COVID illness, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The trip to the injured list will end Bush's season, as there are only two games remaining on the Brewers' schedule. After being traded at the deadline, Bush recorded a 4.30 ERA and 1.04 WHIP over 23 innings. Jason Alexander was promoted from Triple-A Nashville to fill Bush's roster spot.
Matt Bush RP FA Sun 9/18/22 2:06 PM
Matt Bush
RP FA
Bush (groin) is expected to be available out of the bullpen Sunday against the Yankees, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran right-hander hasn't seen the mound since he departed Tuesday's matchup against the Cardinals with a groin strain, though it appeared he'll be available Sunday for manager Craig Counsell. Bush has appeared in 18 games since being acquired by the Brewers and has a 4.86 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 24:6 K:BB with two saves and six holds.
Matt Bush RP FA Wed 9/14/22 6:00 PM
Matt Bush
RP FA
Bush (groin) visited with team doctors Wednesday and isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bush exited Tuesday's game against the Cardinals due to right groin discomfort, but the injury doesn't appear to be a significant concern. He won't be available out of the bullpen for Wednesday's series finale in St. Louis since he traveled to Milwaukee to visit with the team's medical staff, but he'll likely have a chance to return when the Brewers return home to face the Yankees for a three-game series that begins Friday.
Matt Bush RP FA Tue 9/13/22 8:40 PM
Matt Bush
RP FA
Bush was removed from Tuesday's game against the Cardinals with right groin discomfort, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander served as an opener Tuesday and retired one of the three batters he faced before he exited with the injury. Bush was charged with two earned runs but won't factor in the decision since Milwaukee entered the frame with a 2-0 lead. He'll likely be unavailable for Wednesday's series finale and should be considered day-to-day.
Matt Bush RP FA Mon 9/12/22 7:12 PM
Matt Bush
RP FA
Bush will open Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bush's longest outing of the season lasted just 1.1 frames Thursday against the Giants, so he figures to work the first inning before turning the ball over to a long reliever. The right-hander owns a 2.70 ERA and 0.70 WHIP with 15 strikeouts over his last 10 outings (10 innings).
Matt Bush RP FA Sun 9/11/22 9:48 AM
Matt Bush
RP FA
Bush struck out three batters in a clean eighth inning and picked up his 15th hold of the season in Saturday's victory over the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Bush has not recorded a save since recording two over a five-day span in mid-August, but he does have six holds over that span and has posted a 3.00 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 18:3 K:BB over 12 innings. He will continue to occupy a spot in the late-inning mix ahead of closer Devin Williams.
Matt Bush RP FA Sat 8/13/22 11:10 PM
Matt Bush
RP FA
Bush allowed an unearned run on one hit and struck out two to earn the save in Saturday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Bush allowed initial runner Nolan Gorman to score on a sacrifice fly, but he was able to stave off the Cardinals after that. This was Bush's second straight save, which suggests he's firmly in the high-leverage mix for the Brewers. For the season, Bush has a 3.29 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 51:12 K:BB through 41 innings between Milwaukee and Texas, and he's added three saves and nine holds.