Brewers Prospect Tosses Three Shutout Innings in First Triple-A Outing of 2026

He made quick work of the White Sox's Triple-A affiliate

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One of the Milwaukee Brewers' top pitching prospects made a strong relief appearance in his first Triple-A game of 2026.

Right-handed pitcher Logan Henderson, Milwaukee's No. 7 prospect for 2026 on MLB Pipeline, twirled three shutout innings and picked up the win on the mound in the Nashville Sounds' 7-3 victory on Tuesday. The 24-year-old only gave up one hit and one walk, while striking out five in his nearly flawless outing against the Charlotte Knights, the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.

In his three innings of relief, Henderson threw 45 pitches and 28 strikes, half of which were swings and misses, according to MLB Pipeline. The 2021 fourth-round pick made his major league debut last year, posting a 1.78 ERA with 33 strikeouts in five starts for the Brewers. And based on his first Triple-A outing of the year, it might not be long before the young arm is back in Milwaukee.

Logan Henderson could be next man up in Brewers' rotation

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Even though Henderson pitched out of the bullpen in his first Triple-A game of 2026, the Brewers prospect has primarily been used as a starter. In fact, he only has one other relief appearance in his minor league career to date. But it seems like Milwaukee is taking this opportunity to slowly build up the young righty who dealt with elbow issues last year and in spring training.

Henderson was placed on the injured list last August due to inflammation in his pitching elbow. He also experienced "right elbow soreness" this spring, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Even though the Brewers have been dealing with other injuries in their starting pitching staff this year, the team is seemingly playing it safe with Henderson this early in the season.

Milwaukee most notably traded two-time All-Star pitcher Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets this offseason. Quinn Priester is already on the injured list, while Brandon Woodruff has dealt with several injuries over the last few years. If Henderson stays healthy and remains effective in the minors, he should be an option for the Brewers if they need a starter at some point this season.