The Chicago White Sox lineup will need to be on its game when facing the Milwaukee Brewers, as they announced their Opening Day (March 26) starter.
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Squaring off against All-Star right-hander Shane Smith will be the Brewers’ All-Star right-hander Jacob Misiorowski. Smith and Misiorowski were teammates in the minor leagues before Smith was selected in the Rule 5 Draft by the White Sox.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy is counting on his flamethrower to lead a relatively inexperienced starting staff. Right-hander Brandon Woodruff — who has had an injury-riddled past couple of years — has the most experience with over seven years of service time.
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— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) March 20, 2026
Jacob Misiorowski was outstanding last season for the Milwaukee Brewers
Mar 3, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) throws against Great Britain in the first inning at the American Family Fields. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Misiorowski, in his rookie season, went 5-3 with a 4.36 ERA and struck out 87 in 66.0 innings. The soon-to-be 24-year-old had one of the better four-seam fastballs last season, ranking in the 99th percentile for velocity (99.3mph).
That outstanding performance has carried over to the spring, with Misiorowski striking out 12 in 7.1 innings. He has also allowed three earned runs, a home run, and three walks.
Pat Murphy explains his rationale for choosing Jacob Misiorowski as his starter
Mar 16, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy (49) talks to his team in the third inning during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Woodruff, not being 100% ready to start Opening Day, created an opening for Misiorowski to get the nod.
“Obviously, if Woody is 100%, Woody would be in that spot,” Murphy said to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. “Traditionally, people like Woody – he’s our one veteran starter. But ‘Miz’ is going to step up.”
Murphy didn’t commit to whether the two-time All-Star would start the season on the injured list or not. Murphy also wouldn’t say who would follow Misiorowski, saying he’ll have to be “creative” with his staff.
“I think we’re going to have to be creative on our pitching staff,” Murphy said. “But we’ve done that before. Miz being the Opening Day choice, I think he’s very capable.”
Right-handers Brandon Sproat and Chad Patrick, along with left-hander Kyle Harrison, are in line to possibly start.
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