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Milwaukee Brewers’ Trevor Megill Hopes to Avoid Injury List After Line Drive Incident

In a dramatic turn of events, Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Megill faced a potentially concerning situation on Wednesday as he expressed his desire to steer clear of the injured list. Just a day prior, Megill was struck on his pitching arm by a line drive during a game against the Chicago Cubs.

The pivotal moment came when Mike Tauchman of the Cubs delivered a go-ahead single in a five-run 10th inning, with the ball bouncing off Megill’s arm in a 6-3 victory for the Cubs. The impact of the 99.4-mph shot on Megill’s right forearm was evident as the pitcher visibly reacted in pain before promptly heading to the dugout for assessment.

“It’s just a bruise,” Megill reassured before the Brewers’ next game against the Cubs. Reflecting on the incident, he candidly shared, “I just got hit by a ball and it hurt. Right on the forearm, the meaty spot.”

Megill’s resilience and determination to avoid a stint on the injured list highlight the challenges and risks that professional athletes face in the heat of competition. As the Brewers and Megill navigate this injury scare, fans and teammates alike will be eagerly awaiting updates on his condition and hoping for a swift recovery for the talented closer.

X-rays showed no broken bones in Megill’s arm, although there were worries that the 30-year-old pitcher might face a prolonged period on the sidelines.

“It could have been much worse,” Megill commented. “Now, I just need to follow the recovery process and aim to return sooner rather than later.”

Megill mentioned experiencing a similar impact during his college days but noted that this time the ball had a higher exit velocity.

Trevor Megill has successfully converted eight out of nine save opportunities since taking over as the closer for the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers.Manager Pat Murphy expressed optimism about Megill’s chances of avoiding the injured list, stating that “it sounds like he’s got a chance to be back without going on the IL.” However, he emphasized that a final decision would depend on the next few days. Murphy acknowledged the severity of the incident, noting that “those balls are being hit really hard” and that the team “dodged a bullet