Milwaukee left-hander Robert Gasser is poised to make his MLB pitching debut on Friday as the Brewers take on the St. Louis Cardinals. Gasser, who turned 25 just recently, joined the team via a trade during the 2022 season that saw star closer Josh Hader sent to San Diego. The young pitcher has been eagerly awaiting his first game with the Brewers and is excited for the opportunity to showcase his skills in front of family and friends.
Gasser was acquired by the Brewers along with outfielder Eury Pérez and pitcher Dinelson Lamet in the same trade that sent Hader away. While Pérez was later traded to Oakland, Gasser remains the only player from that deal still with the Brewers. Despite dealing with a setback earlier in the season due to bone chips in his elbow, which prevented him from starting in the majors, Gasser worked hard to recover and build up his pitch counts through appearances with Triple-A Nashville. In three starts, he recorded an 0-1 record with a 5.25 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 12 innings.
The Brewers had been optimistic about Gasser’s potential in the majors and assured him that he would have his chance despite his injury earlier in the season. Gasser had an impressive season with Nashville in 2022, boasting a 9-1 record and a 3.79 ERA with a high strikeout rate. Brewers Manager Pat Murphy highlighted Gasser’s swing-and-miss ability, poise, and versatile pitching repertoire that could match up well against both right-handed and left-handed batters. As he prepares for his debut on Friday, Gasser is determined to make the most of this opportunity and show everyone what he’s capable of achieving as an MLB pitcher.
