The Brewers also made a couple roster moves before the game, reinstating left-hander Aaron Ashby from the injured list and optioning right-hander Carlos Rodriguez to Class AAA Nas

Left-hander Aaron Ashby was activated from the 15-day injured list by Milwaukee on Friday before a game against Pittsburgh and was expected to be used by the Brewers in long relief.

Christian Yelich busted out of a slump with four RBIs in his first multihomer game since 2023, and yet, it was a 23-year-old callup from Triple-A Nashville who may have made the most important contribution for the Brewers on Thursday.

The Brewers brought back Aaron Civale and Carlos Rodriguez in advance of their series opener against the Pirates, while dropping Joel Payamps.

The Milwaukee Brewers are shipping away a relief pitcher who had a 2.78 ERA across the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Yes, it's been a rough start to 2025 for Joel Payamps, but it was still a bit of a surprising move by the Brewers,

Rodriguez is expected to enter Thursday's game in Pittsburgh in relief after starting pitcher Aaron Civale (hamstring), Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Previous reports had pegged Rodriguez as likely to make a start this week,

The Brewers reinstate left-hander Aaron Ashby from the IL on Friday and add him to the bullpen, while sending Carlos Rodriguez to Class AAA Nashville.

Left-hander Aaron Ashby was activated from the 15-day injured list Friday by the Brewers, who optioned reliever Carlos Rodriguez to Triple-A Nashville.