Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Toronto Blue Jays

Aug 31, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Milwaukee Brewers second base Brice Turang (2) tags out Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes (38) at second base during the sixth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images | Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images After a sweep at the hands of the Nationals to extend their losing streak to five, the Brewers will look to bounce back against yet another AL opponent this week, as they welcome the reigning AL Champion Toronto Blue Jays to American Family Field. The Brewers are now 8-7 on the season, tied with the Cardinals for third place in the NL Central.

On the other side, the Blue Jays sit tied for last with the Red Sox in the AL East at 6-9 on the season. Toronto’s offense has been a problem thus far, as they’ve scored just 57 runs, fewer than all other AL teams with the exception of the Royals and White Sox. The pitching staff has also allowed 82 runs, giving them a -25-run differential, the second-worst mark in all of baseball (ahead of only the -30 mark by the White Sox).

The latest addition to Milwaukee’s injured list will be designated hitter/outfielder Christian Yelich, who exited Sunday’s game with left hamstring tightness. Manager Pat Murphy indicated after the game that it would likely be bad news for Yelich, meaning we can all but guarantee he’ll find himself on the IL before this series. Kyle Harrison and Brandon Sproat are both considered day-to-day with knee injuries suffered in Saturday’s loss, but neither injury seems to be of much concern.

The rest of the IL includes Quinn Priester (May return), Jackson Chourio (late April), Andrew Vaughn (mid-May), Rob Zastryzny (May), Craig Yoho (mid-April), and Jared Koenig (May). Toronto is also without their DH/outfielder George Springer, who went on the IL over the weekend with a toe fracture that will keep him out for at least the minimum 10 days. Catcher Tyler Heineman is day-to-day with back spasms, and utilityman Addison Barger is expected to return in the next week or so as he deals with an ankle sprain.