"Priester battled wrist soreness at the end of last season. He avoided an IL stint and was healthy enough to make two playoff appearances (albeit with poor results). The team and pitcher decided to take things a little slower than usual over the offseason to reduce the risk of the wrist flaring back up."
"Milwaukee acquired Priester in a mid-April trade with the Red Sox a year ago. The former first-round pick had fallen down Boston's depth chart. Milwaukee plugged him directly into a big league rotation that was struggling with injury. Priester ran with the opportunity, pitching to a 3.32 ERA across 157 1/3 innings."
"A season-opening injured list stint would allow them to send him to the minors for a rehab start or two if he's not completely ready. He'd only miss two turns through the rotation if he has a minimal IL stay."
Quinn Priester, acquired by the Brewers mid-season last year, is slightly behind schedule in his spring training buildup and may not be ready for Opening Day. The righty experienced wrist soreness at the end of last season but avoided an IL stint and appeared in two playoff games. The team opted for a cautious offseason approach to prevent the wrist issue from recurring. While minimal long-term concern exists, Priester hasn't made spring appearances yet. A season-opening IL stint would allow minor league rehab starts without significantly impacting the rotation. Brandon Woodruff also faces uncertainty for the season opener following a lat strain but has a better chance of being active.
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