The Milwaukee Brewers have placed pitcher DL Hall on the 60-day injury list to free up space for newly acquired starter Jose Quintana. The Brewers signed free-agent veteran Quintana to a one-year deal on March 3rd. Hall came into Brewers camp with a left lat strain and will not be permitted to return until late May. Overall, he will be missing significant time. Players who land on the 60-day IL on or before Opening Day are not qualified for return until May 26th. Hall is anticipated to return to playing catch at the end of this week, according to 2024 NL Manager of the Year winner Pat Murphy.
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Hall’s Role Undefined
Hall has pitched as both a starter and reliever. Last season, the goal for Hall was to be a significant part of the starting rotation for the Brewers. But early in the 2024 season, he showcased struggles, surrendering 14 earned runs across four starts. This was before he experienced a knee injury. In the stretch run of the 2024 season, Hall returned, where he mostly pitched in the bullpen. He sported a 3.68 ERA and held opponents to a .210 batting average in the remaining eight appearances of the season that he pitched.
The switch from starter to reliever wasn’t what you would call a smooth adjustment for him. Hall’s pitching repertoire consists of a four-seam fastball, changeup, curveball, and slider. In 2023, Hall demonstrated a compelling velocity on his four-seam fastball, but last season, it drastically dropped. Hall has been identified as a promising part of the Brewers’ up-and-coming future, as he is still young and has potential. When his fastball is at its peak, it has reached the high 90s and has even gone up to 100 mph. His slider is solid as his secondary go-to pitch, which has made him stand out as a keen left-handed pitcher.
Potentially Impacted By Struggles on the Mound
Hall was set to get the opportunity to land a spot in the Brewers’ starting rotation during camp. However, the downfall of the 26-year-old is that he hasn’t been able to showcase reliability as a starter. Even if Hall were healthy, his role in the bullpen would likely resurface once again. But a promising category that Hall succeeded in last season was his extension. According to Baseball Savant, he ranked in the 85th percentile with his extension. Last season, Hall sported a 1-2 record with a 5.02 ERA and 44 strikeouts across 43 innings pitched. When Hall pitched for the Baltimore Orioles, he was a starter, but one of his struggles was his command on the mound.
While Hall demonstrates strong athleticism, he has struggled to miss his spots, particularly his arm-side stance. The left-handed pitcher has undergone arm-side struggles, specifically with his left elbow. These issues have played a role in impacting the early stages of his career. It has also impacted his pitch count, where he was limited to reduced innings in the past. Hall has also had to fine-tune his mechanics because of back and elbow injuries. This has also impacted his control of the mound. When Hall returns, if he can focus on revamping his command, he may have a chance to return as a starter.
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