Trevor Megill
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Jun 29 2025Megill blew the save in Sunday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to Colorado. He allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and no walks over two innings with two strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Milwaukee closer entered the ninth with a one-run lead, which he coughed up by allowing a 385-foot solo shot to Orlando Arcia. Megill then reappeared for the 10th frame and allowed the automatic runner to score on a Thairo Estrada single. In total, Megill required 30 pitches, 22 of which were strikes, to complete this appearance. Despite this hiccup, the flamethrowing right-hander has been solid in 11.1 June innings with a 3.18 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB while converting eight of 10 save opportunities.
Jun 25 2025Megill struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his 18th save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old righty came through with his sixth straight successful conversion, and on the year he's blown only two of his 20 save chances. Megill hasn't been quite as dominant as his predecessors in the Milwaukee closer role, Josh Hader and Devin Williams, but that's a high bar to clear, and he's been more than adequate in his first full season with the job. Through 27.2 innings, Megill's posted a 2.60 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 33:14 K:BB.
Jun 22 2025Megill earned the save in Sunday's 9-8 win over the Twins, allowing a hit and a walk while striking out two over 1.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Brewers turned to Megill in the eighth inning after Jared Koenig allowed a pair of two-out singles following a Ty France homer that cut Milwaukee's lead to 9-8. Megill struck out Jonah Bride before working around a Harrison Bader one-out double in the ninth inning to pick up his 17th save this year. Megill's converted his last five save chances, allowing one run while striking out 10 in that span (5.1 innings). His ERA sits at 2.70 on the year with a 1.31 WHIP and 32:14 K:BB across 26.2 innings.
Jun 19 2025Megill earned the save in Thursday' 8-7 win over the Cubs, allowing one walk with one strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill was summoned to protect a one-run lead in the ninth and worked around a leadoff walk to close things out on 16 pitches. The 31-year-old has now converted nine saves in his past 10 appearances, with the lone exception being a blown save June 7. On the season, he's 16-for-18 in save chances with a 2.84 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 30:13 K:BB across 25.1 innings.
Jun 15 2025Megill secured the save in Sunday's 3-2 win against St. Louis, allowing two hits with three strikeouts in a scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Milwaukee closer labored a bit in this 29-pitch appearance, as the first two batters he faced reached via singles. However, Megill recovered to punch out the side, including fanning both Victor Scott and Masyn Winn with runners on second and third to wrap up the contest. Despite being unsteady over his past seven appearances with a 5.14 ERA and 1.43 WHIP, Megill is firmly cemented in the closer's role thanks to a 10.7 K/9 through 24.1 total frames.
Jun 13 2025Megill picked up the save in Friday's 3-2 win over the Cardinals, giving up one run on two hits and no walks in the ninth inning. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Megill has already amassed four saves in June, he's now surrendered at least one earned run in three of his last six outings. The hard-throwing right-hander has still been able to convert five of his six save chances during this span, so he should still have a pretty strong grip on Milwaukee's closing gig. On the season, Megill sports a 3.09 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 26:12 K:BB while going 14-for-16 in save opportunities over 23.1 frames.
Jun 10 2025Megill picked up the save in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Atlanta, throwing a clean ninth inning with two strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After giving up two runs in a blown save Saturday against the Padres, Megill righted the ship Tuesday for his 13th save of the campaign. The hard-throwing right-hander has still been excellent for the most part over his last 17.2 innings, during which he owns a 2.04 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 16:8 K:BB as Milwaukee's clear-cut closer. Megill has gone 12-for-13 on save opportunities during this span.
Jun 7 2025Megill (1-2) blew a save but earned the win against the Padres on Saturday, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk over one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill entered in the ninth frame to try to protect a 3-1 Brewers lead, but he couldn't get the job done. The righty reliever yielded a one-out single and a two-out walk before allowing the Padres to tie the score on a two-run Luis Arraez double. Megill remained in the game and retired Manny Machado on a groundout, and he emerged with his first win of the campaign when Caleb Durbin hit a walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth. The blown save was just the second of the season in 14 chances for Megill, and Saturday marked the second time he's surrendered an earned run over his past 15 outings, so he's plenty secure in his closer role.
Jun 2 2025Megill notched the save in Monday's 3-2 win over the Reds after throwing a clean ninth inning. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Following an uneven start to the campaign as Milwaukee's closer, Megill has settled in nicely over the past month of action. The hard-throwing right-hander holds a 0.69 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 13:7 K:BB over his last 13 innings, successfully converting each of his 10 save opportunities during this stretch. Megill appears to be well over the knee issue that plagued him earlier in the year.
Jun 1 2025Megill allowed a hit in a scoreless inning to earn a save against the Phillies on Sunday. He struck out one batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill coughed up a leadoff single from Brandon Marsh before retiring three straight batters to close out the 5-2 win. It was Megill's 11th save in 12 attempts, and he's converted 10 straight. He's given up two runs over 14.2 frames (1.23 ERA) since blowing a save chance April 12. Megill owns a 2.33 ERA with a 21:11 K:BB through 19.1 innings.
May 26 2025Megill picked up his tenth save during Monday's 3-2 victory over the Red Sox, allowing one run on one hit and three walks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't pretty, but Megill was able to get the final three outs of the Brewers' Memorial Day victory to cash in on his ninth straight save opportunity and tenth overall this season. He needed 34 pitches and walked three batters on the way to do it, a shock considering he had walked three batters combined in his 10 other appearances in May. It was the first time the 31-year-old surrendered an earned run since late April, an amount of time spanning 12 appearances. With how sharp he has been lately, the concern level shouldn't be too high yet for the righty after this outing.
May 25 2025Megill allowed a hit and no walks while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Sunday in Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander has successfully converted his past seven save chances and has given up just one earned run across his last 12.2 innings. The last week has been especially busy for Megill, as he's recorded four saves since May 18. After having some trouble with walks early in the year, Megill has issued just two free passes in his past nine outings.
May 22 2025Megill picked up the save in Thursday's 8-5 win over the Pirates after throwing a clean ninth inning. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a spotless inning of work for Megill but not for the Brewers, who saw Carlos Rodriguez give up two earned runs in the frame. Megill allowed one of those runs to come across via a groundout, but it was still his 10th consecutive outing without yielding an earned run. The hard-throwing right-hander has strengthened his hold on Milwaukee's closing job after a rocky beginning in 2025, having converted each of his last six save chances while posting a 0.93 ERA and 9:4 K:BB across his last 9.2 innings.
May 19 2025Megill walked one batter in a scoreless inning to earn a save against Baltimore on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill worked around a leadoff walk to Cedric Mullins to close out the 5-4 win. It was Megill's seventh save in eight opportunities this season. He's converted his last six chances while giving up just one run over his last 8.2 innings. Megill dropped his ERA to 2.51 with a 17:8 K:BB.
May 18 2025Megill collected the save in Sunday's 5-2 win against the Twins, pitching a clean inning with two strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Milwaukee right-hander showed no signs of trouble in this 14-pitch outing, firing 11 strikes to smoothly collect his 27th career save. Megill is riding a streak of seven consecutive scoreless appearances, notching four saves with an 8:3 K:BB over six innings during that span. Through 13.1 total frames, the 31-year-old has pitched to a 2.70 ERA and 17:7 K:BB across 17 appearances.
May 11 2025Megill earned the save in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Rays, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill was called upon to protect a 4-2 lead in the ninth and did so on just 13 pitches. Since blowing his first save April 12, the 31-year-old has converted four straight chances while yielding only one run over nine appearances. On the season, he owns a 3.18 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 15:6 K:BB across 11.1 innings while securing five saves in six opportunities.
May 6 2025Megill earned the save against the Astros on Tuesday, tossing a perfect ninth inning while picking up a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill retired the side on just six pitches while ending with a three-pitch strikeout on Brendan Rodgers. Tuesday was his first time throwing a full inning without allowing a baserunner since April 1. He's allowed one run over his last seven appearances while converting all three of his save opportunities over that span.
Apr 30 2025Megill notched a save against the White Sox on Wednesday, allowing one hit and issuing one walk while striking out two batters over one scoreless inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill inherited a two-run lead when he entered in the ninth frame. He allowed a one-out bunt single and issued a two-out free pass but also struck out two and induced a groundout to finish off the save. Megill allowed three runs in a blown save against Arizona on April 12 but has otherwise been very effective, surrendering just one earned run while registering an 11:2 K:BB over eight innings across his other 10 appearances combined.
Apr 18 2025Megill recorded the final two outs to earn the save in Friday's 5-3 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bryan Hudson began the ninth inning but allowed three of the first four batters to reach base. Megill allowed an inherited runner to score on a sacrifice fly before inducing a groundout from Shea Langeliers to end the threat. This was Megill's second save in three chances this season, though his last opportunity ended in disaster when he blew a save versus the Diamondbacks last Saturday. Megill is now at a 4.26 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 8:4 K:BB over 6.1 innings this season. He has a loose grip on the closer job for the Brewers, especially if an injury to his knee flares up again.
Apr 15 2025Megill (knee) was available to pitch Sunday versus the Diamondbacks and Monday against the Tigers, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill imploded Saturday in Arizona and it was revealed that he had recently undergone an MRI on his knee and would be seeking a second opinion. Evidently, he has checked out well enough to pitch. Megill had pitched well prior to struggling in his last appearance and remains at the top of the Brewers' bullpen hierarchy. However, he's a bit of a health red flag right now.
Apr 13 2025Megill is set to receive a second opinion on his knee this week after recently undergoing an MRI, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill got his knee checked out a few days earlier, but he wasn't shut down after the MRI came back clean, and he proceeded to pitch in both of the Brewers' first two games of their series in Arizona this weekend. Though he struck out two and allowed one walk in a scoreless inning in Friday's 7-0 win, Megill unraveled in Saturday's 5-4 loss, blowing a save chance and recording just one out while giving up three earned runs on two hits and three walks. After the disastrous performance, Megill is getting examined again as a precaution, but the right-hander didn't use the injury as an excuse for the blown save while speaking to the media Sunday. He'll presumably remain available for Sunday's series finale, though the Brewers will probably look to stay away from him after he tossed 37 pitches over the past two days.
Apr 12 2025Megill recently underwent an MRI on his knee, but it came back clean, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill pitched in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks but allowed two hits, three walks and three earned runs while recording just one out in the bottom of the ninth inning before taking the loss. He hadn't been scored upon in his first five outings of the season prior to Saturday's disaster. For now, Megill has been cleared to pitch, but it's something worth monitoring in the near future.
Apr 5 2025Megill gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his first save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting his first save chance of 2025, Megill looked amped up when he struck out Gavin Lux, the first batter he faced, on three pitches. With Devin Williams now a Yankee, Megill is set to be the main man in the Brewers' bullpen -- a role in which he amassed 21 saves last season while the Airbender was sidelined with back trouble. Through his first 3.1 innings this year, Megill has a 0.00 ERA and 6:0 K:BB.
Mar 24 2025Megill will appear in Monday's Cactus League game versus the Rockies after pitching in minor-league games since mid-March, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill's last Cactus League outing came March 15, but his absence doesn't appear to be the result of the undisclosed injury he dealt with earlier in camp. He's expected to open the season as the Brewers' primary closer.
Mar 2 2025Megill (undisclosed) made his Cactus League debut in Friday's 9-2 loss to the Giants, striking out a batter and giving up one run on one hit in one inning of relief. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An unspecified injury kept Megill behind schedule compared to the team's other healthy relievers early on in camp, but now that he's made his spring debut, the 31-year-old right-hander looks like he'll be ready to go for the start of the season. He surrendered a solo home run to the first batter he faced (LaMonte Wade) on Friday, but Megill bounced back well, inducing a pair of groundouts before striking out Matt Chapman to close out the third inning. With Milwaukee trading away Devin Williams in the offseason, Megill appears to be the leading candidate to serve as the Brewers' closer in 2025.
Feb 12 2025Megill has been pushed back at the outset of spring training due to some minor health issues in recent throwing sessions, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Pat Murphy said Megill seems "fine," per McCalvy, but Megill is dealing with something that is preventing him from ramping up on a normal schedule this spring. This could end up being nothing, but it could also snowball into being a real issue, so fantasy managers should view Megill as a higher-risk option than he was prior to pitchers and catchers reporting. Abner Uribe (knee) is being brought along slowly, so 30-year-old Joel Payamps may be best suited to step up in the ninth inning if Megill is unable to get up to speed by Opening Day.
Jan 9 2025Megill agreed to a one-year, $1.94 million contract with the Brewers on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old was in his first year of arbitration eligibility and should enter spring training as the favorite for saves after the Brewers traded closer Devin Williams to the Yankees last month. Megill tallied 21 saves and six holds with a 2.72 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 50:14 K:BB across a career-high 46.1 MLB innings during the 2024 regular season.
Dec 14 2024Megill is a top candidate to pick up saves after Devin Williams was traded to the Yankees on Friday, Brian Murphy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill served as Milwaukee's primary closer for much of 2024 due to a long stint on the injured list for Williams, and Megill had an excellent season, converting 21 of 24 save opportunities while maintaining a 2.72 ERA and 1.01 WHIP to go along with a 50:14 K:BB. Murphy also mentioned Abner Uribe (knee), who began the season as the primary ninth-inning option, as a candidate for saves.
Sep 27 2024Megill picked up the save in Friday's 8-4 victory over the Mets, pitching 1.1 scoreless innings while allowing one hit. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With typical closer Devin Williams completing a 21-pitch save Thursday, manager Pat Murphy called upon Megill, who secured his first save since July 23. The 30-year-old flamethrower required only 14 pitches -- 13 of which were strikes -- to complete his first save of more than three outs this season. Overall, Megill has been one of the most dependable relievers in the league, pitching to a 2.72 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 50:14 K:BB with 21 saves across 46.1 total innings.
Aug 21 2024Megill (0-3) took the extra-inning loss Wednesday versus the Cardinals, allowing four runs (three earned) on a hit and two walks over two-thirds of an inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill got the last out of the ninth inning, but he loaded the bases with one out in the 10th and Nolan Arenado cashed in for a walk-off grand slam. This was Megill's first appearance since July 23 after he missed four weeks with a back injury. The right-hander has a 3.15 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 40:10 K:BB over 34.1 innings this season. He added 20 saves, two blown saves and three holds while functioning as the closer in the first half, but Devin Williams is in that role now, so Megill will likely fill a setup role.
Aug 20 2024The Brewers activated Megill (back) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill's activation appeared imminent when Milwaukee optioned Elvis Peguero to Triple-A Nashville on Monday. Megill -- who's logged 20 saves and a 2.41 ERA -- will move to a setup role now that Devin Williams is healthy.
Aug 14 2024Megill (back) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Wisconsin on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill has been sidelined for all of August with a lower-back injury but has been cleared to test things out in game action. The reliever leads the Brewers with 20 saves on the season, but he'll be used in a setup role upon his return with Devin Williams now in the fold.
Aug 11 2024Megill (back) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session Monday, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, Megill will head out on a rehab assignment if all goes well during Monday's throwing session. The right-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list July 29 due to a lower-back strain and likely won't need more than one or two tune-up outings in the minors before rejoining the Milwaukee bullpen. Megill leads the Brewers with 20 saves on the season, but he'll likely have to settle for setup work moving forward after closer Devin Williams returned July 28 from a season-long stay on the IL.
Aug 9 2024Megill (back) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Saturday will mark Megill's first time throwing off a mound since a lower-back injury forced him onto the injured list near the end of July. It remains unclear how far away he is from a return to Milwaukee's bullpen, but the return of Devin Williams means that Megill will almost certainly be moved into a setup role once he's activated.
Jul 29 2024The Brewers placed Megill on the 15-day injured list with a lower-back injury, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the damage, but the team has already deemed it bad enough to require a stint on the IL. Between this injury and Devin Williams' return to the closer role, fantasy managers can no longer rely on Megill as a source of saves.
Jul 23 2024Megill allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pitching for the third time in four days, Megill was able to work around a leadoff single to pick up his 20th save of the campaign. The right-hander has allowed multiple runs in two of his last four outings, though those struggles are yet to cost him his share of the high-leverage duties. He's at a 2.41 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 40:8 K:BB through 33.2 innings this season. Devin Williams (back) is going through a rehab assignment at Triple-A Nashville, so Megill's run as the Brewers' closer could be nearing an end, though he's pitched well enough to potentially make this a committee situation if Williams needs to be eased in after a lengthy absence.
Jul 21 2024Megill closed the door on his 19th save Sunday, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out one over one inning against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill entered the ninth with a three-run lead but managed to make things interesting, allowing a leadoff homer to Byron Buxton followed by a Max Kepler double. While Kepler eventually came around to score on a groundout, Megill retired the final three batters to finish off his 19th save. Sunday marked the second time in three appearances that Megill has allowed two runs after having allowed no more than one earned run during any of his previous 31 appearances.
Jul 13 2024Megill (0-2) was charged with a blown save and the loss Saturday versus the Nationals after he allowed two runs on two hits over 1.1 innings. He struck out two and walked none. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander entered with two outs in the eighth inning and stranded a pair of runners with a strikeout, but he was unable to maintain a one-run lead in the ninth as CJ Abrams clubbed a two-run homer. The blown save ends a stretch of 12 straight conversions for Megill, who also hadn't given up a run in his previous 10 outings. The 30-year-old remains locked in as Milwaukee's closer for now, but Devin Williams (back) began a rehab assignment Saturday and should reclaim the job early in the second half.
Jul 2 2024Megill allowed one hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Brewers scored two runs in the top of the ninth to take a one-run lead, and Megill came through in the bottom of the frame for his 18th save despite giving up a two-out single. The right-hander has converted 12 straight save chances and hasn't allowed a run across his past nine appearances, which has improved his ERA to 1.59 and WHIP to 0.99, respectively.
Jun 28 2024Megill tossed a perfect ninth inning to earn a save against the Cubs on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill threw nine of 11 pitches for strikes and quickly worked through the Cubs' 6-7-8 hitters to finish the 4-2 victory. He's converted 11 straight save chances since his last blown opportunity May 20. During that stretch, he's produced a 1.32 ERA over 13.2 frames. Megill's season ERA is down to 1.71 alongside a 30:7 K:BB.
Jun 24 2024Megill earned a save against Texas on Monday, striking out two batters in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill hit a batter with two outs in his inning of work, but it didn't cost him any runs. The right-hander was able to notch his 10th straight successful save conversion -- he hasn't blown an opportunity since May 20. Megill has proven to be a more-than-adequate fill-in for rehabbing closer Devin Williams (back), as he's tied for eighth in MLB with 16 saves (in 17 opportunities) while posting a 1.85 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 30:7 K:BB through 24.1 innings.
Jun 19 2024Megill struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill needed just seven pitches (six strikes) against the middle of the Angels' order to close out this contest. He's pitched four of the last five days, but he's thrown just 12 pitches over his last two outings. He's now 15-for-16 in save chances with a 2.01 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 27:7 K:BB through 22.1 innings this season. If Megill is unavailable for Thursday's series opener versus the Padres due to his recent workload, a potential save chance would likely go to Joel Payamps or Hoby Milner.
Jun 18 2024Megill retired the only batter he faced to earn the save in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Brewers led 6-0 going into the ninth inning, but both Elieser Hernandez and Joel Payamps struggled. That led to Megill entering the game with runners on first and second, and he got Taylor Ward to fly out to end the Angels' rally. Megill has a save in six straight outings and he's converted his last eight chances. He's now 14-for-15 on the year with a 2.11 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 26:7 K:BB over 21.1 innings, functioning as the Brewers' primary closer while Devin Williams (back) is out.
Jun 16 2024Megill allowed a hit and a walk over a scoreless inning Sunday, striking out one and earning a save over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill ran into trouble and nearly blew the save, but Blake Perkins saved the day with a game-ending outfield assist. He's converted seven straight saves since blowing a chance against the Marlins on May 20 and is now 13 for 14 this season. Megill owns a 26:7 K:BB and a 2.14 ERA through 21 innings.
Jun 15 2024Megill notched a save against the Reds on Saturday, allowing one run on one hit and one walk in one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A trio of Milwaukee pitchers combined to shut out Cincinnati over eight innings before the ball was handed to Megill for the ninth. The right-hander didn't make things easy, issuing a walk and allowing a run-scoring double before getting his first out, but he was ultimately able to slam the door for the save. Megill has been great in his first venture as a closer this season, going 12-for-13 in save tries while posting a 2.25 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 25:6 K:BB over 20 innings. He appears to have a firm grasp on ninth-inning duties for the Brewers, at least until Devin Williams (back) is able to return from the injured list, potentially in the latter half of July.
Jun 12 2024Megill earned the save Wednesday in a 5-4 win over the Blue Jays, working around a hit and a walk while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Toronto logged three straight hits off Hoby Milner to start the ninth, the Brewers turned to Megill to shut the door. He'd get off to a shaky start, allowing two inherited runs to score after a hit and a walk, though he'd ultimately settle in and close out the 5-3 victory. The 30-year-old Megill has now converted Milwaukee's last three save chances while allowing just one earned run in his last seven appearances. Megill's converted 11 of 12 save opportunities this year while working to a 1.89 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 25:5 K:BB across 19 innings.
Jun 10 2024Megill earned a save against the Blue Jays on Monday, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Entering with a 3-1 lead in the ninth inning, Megill allowed a two-out single to Spencer Horwitz but retired Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the next pitch to secure his 10th save of the season. Megill has posted four straight scoreless appearances and is now 10-for-11 in save chances this season. He owns a 2.00 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 24:4 K:BB and should continue to be the primary closer in Milwaukee until Devin Williams (back) returns from the injured list.
Jun 1 2024Megill (elbow) threw a perfect inning while striking out three Saturday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill appeared in the seventh inning in a tied game. Megill was struck on the right elbow by a comebacker in Tuesday's loss to the Cubs. X-rays came back negative but he still needed a few days off. It looks like he's back to full speed and should step back into the closer mix despite appearing earlier in the game Saturday.
May 29 2024Megill (elbow) could be unavailable to pitch for a few days, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill was struck on the right elbow by a comebacker in Tuesday's loss to the Cubs. While X-rays came back negative and he has avoided the injured list for the time being, Megill might need a little time for the elbow to calm down. Joel Payamps would seem to be the most likely candidate for saves while Megill is unavailable.
May 28 2024Manager Pat Murphy said after Tuesday's loss to the Cubs that Megill did not suffer a fracture on the line drive that hit his arm in the 10th inning, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It remains unclear whether or not Megill will need to spend time on the injured list, but the 30-year-old reliever seems to have avoided the worst. The righty has been operating as Milwaukee's primary closer with Devin Williams (back) on the injured list, though the ninth inning may be given to Hoby Milner or Joel Payamps if Megill is forced to miss time.
May 25 2024Megill recorded a one-out save in Saturday's 6-3 victory over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Brewers were hoping to give Megill the night off, but they were forced to turn to him with two outs in the bottom of the ninth and the tying run in the batter's box. Megill surrendered an RBI single to the first batter he faced to let one inherited runner score, but he quickly rebounded with a strikeout to end it. Having converted each of the Brewers' last eight traditional saves, Megill is the clear closer in Milwaukee.
May 22 2024Megill gave up a hit and struck out three in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his seventh save of the season in a 7-5 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After blowing his first save of the season the night before, Megill bounced back and fired 11 of 14 pitches for strikes to get the job done, with five of his fastballs clocking in at 99 mph or higher. The right-hander sports a 1.98 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 17:3 K:BB through 13.2 innings this season, and with Devin Williams (back) just now beginning to toss a baseball, Megill figures to handle closing duties with Milwaukee for at least another couple months.
May 20 2024Megill blew the save in Monday's loss to the Marlins. He allowed one run on two hits and no walks over one inning while striking out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill gathered the first two outs of the ninth inning on three pitches before yielding a single to Nick Gordon. Gordon promptly stole second and then was subsequently driven home via an Otto Lopez single to tie the game. This is Megill's first blown save of the season, so he should maintain his role as the Milwaukee closer.
May 18 2024Megill earned a save against the Astros on Saturday, allowing one hit and striking out three baters over one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill gave up a two-out single to Jake Meyers but was otherwise dominant, recording all three of his outs via strikeout. He threw 12 of 16 pitches for strikes and recorded his fifth save over five appearances in March. Megill appears to be locked in as Milwaukee's closer, as no other Brewer has notched a save this month.
May 14 2024Megill earned the save Tuesday against the Pirates, allowing a solo home run and no walks with two strikeouts across one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill entered the contest with two runs of cushion and managed to secure his fifth save of the campaign despite allowing a solo homer to Connor Joe with two outs in the ninth. The 30-year-old is a perfect 5-for-5 in save chances and has only allowed two runs in 10.2 innings this season.
May 11 2024Megill allowed two hits in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Cardinals. He did not strike out or walk a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill made things a little hairy by allowing two-out singles to Lars Nootbaar and Paul Goldschmidt before getting Nolan Arenado to line out. The save was Megill's fourth of the season, all of which have come in his last five outings. The right-hander owns a 0.93 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 8:3 K:BB while also earning three holds over 9.2 innings this season. Megill has been the committee leader for saves recently, and that should continue at least until Joel Payamps (bereavement) is back with the Brewers.
May 7 2024Megill picked up the save during Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Royals, striking out one batter over a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill had a save opportunity open up after Willy Adames gave the Brewers a one-run lead in the top of the ninth on a three-run home run and converted for his third save of the season. In each of his three save chances this season, Megill has turned in a perfect inning, and he's allowed just one run and two hits in 6.2 innings since being activated from the injured list on April 19.
May 3 2024Megill earned the save Friday in a 3-1 win over the Cubs, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill's appeared in the Brewers' last two save chances -- he set down the four, five and six batters in the Cubs' order Friday after Joel Payamps faced the top of the lineup in the eighth. Megill and Payamps both figure to see their share of ninth-inning work with Devin Williams (back) likely out until the All-Star break. The 30-year-old Megill lowered his ERA to 1.17 with a 0.91 WHIP and 7:3 K:BB through his first 7.2 innings this season.
Apr 26 2024Megill pitched a perfect ninth inning Thursday to notch his first save of the season in the Brewers' 7-5 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill and Joel Payamps flipped roles from Wednesday's 3-2 win, when Megill pitched a clean eighth inning before Payamps pitched the ninth and collected the save. It's uncertain whom the Brewers will turn to for the next save opportunity, which tracks with manager Pat Murphy's comments from earlier in the season indicating that intended to "pass the Fireman's hat around" with the save chances once Devin Williams (back) got injured.
Apr 19 2024Megill was activated from the 7-day concussion injured list by the Brewers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill has been sidelined for most of this month after suffering a concussion as a result of a fall when he fainted. He made two scoreless relief appearances on a rehab assignment and is now ready to rejoin the Brewers' relief corps. He could find himself back in the mix for saves in an unsettled bullpen.
Apr 12 2024Megill (concussion) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Saturday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill has been sidelined due to a concussion since April 3. He threw a bullpen session earlier in the week without any symptoms and doesn't project to spend much time on assignment, making it likely he returns to the Brewers' bullpen within a few days. Megill threw two scoreless innings and struck out three batters during Milwaukee's season-opening series against the Mets.
Apr 3 2024Milwaukee placed Megill on the 7-day injured list Wednesday with a concussion. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill had appeared in both of the Brewers' first two games of the season, serving as the team's seventh-inning man in a pair of wins over the Mets while recording six outs and allowing no runs and striking out three. The Brewers have had high-leverage, late-inning opportunities available in both of their subsequent two games, and while Megill's lack of usage in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Mets appeared to be the result of rest, his absence in Monday's 3-2 win over Minnesota was more surprising. The concussion likely explains why Megill wasn't available, with Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel relaying that the right-hander first fell victim to food poisoning in New York City over the weekend and was still battling symptoms upon his return to Milwaukee earlier this week, when he suffered a fainting episode at a retail store and hit his head on the ground. As a result of landing on the IL, Megill will be out through at least Saturday's game versus the Mariners. The Brewers called up J.B. Bukauskas from Triple-A Nashville to replace Megill in the bullpen.
Mar 14 2024Megill, Abner Uribe and Joel Payamps "seem to be the most obvious" candidates to replace the injured Devin Williams (back) as the Brewers' closer, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. However, manager Pat Murphy does not plan to name a closer anytime soon. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When asked Thursday about having a defined closer, Murphy replied, "I don't think that's important, especially not now." The skipper added that he's open to eventually naming a closer if a clear candidate emerges, but heading into the season it sounds like Murphy plans to use his high-leverage options at different points in the game, depending on the situation. Payamps, Uribe and Megill are all worthy of fantasy roster consideration, probably in that order of preference. Williams is expected to be sidelined for about three months with two stress fractures in his back, so there will be plenty of saves available in Milwaukee's bullpen during the first half.
Sep 30 2023The Brewers reinstated Megill (paternity) from the restricted list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After moving Megill to the restricted list to give him extra time with his expanding family, the Brewers will get their flame-throwing reliever back a day later. After a rough start to the season, Megill has posted a 1.69 ERA and 1.13 WHIP over 16 innings since August 16, though the Brewers' immense bullpen depth has kept Megill from seeing many high-leverage opportunities. Clayton Andrews and Caleb Boushley were optioned to rookie ball in corresponding moves.
Sep 29 2023The Brewers transferred Megill (paternity) to the restricted list Friday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill was placed on the paternity list Tuesday, and his move to the restricted list will allow Megill to spend extra time away from the team. Manager Craig Counsell said Megill is expected to return to the team Saturday, so the 29-year-old's availability for the postseason seemingly won't be affected.
Sep 26 2023The Brewers placed Megill on the paternity list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill will miss at least part of Milwaukee's three-game series against the visiting Cardinals as he welcomes a new addition to his growing family. Colin Rea has been summoned from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding roster move.
Sep 18 2023Megill will serve as the opener for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill is no stranger to this role, as he opened Milwaukee's matchup Wednesday against Miami and tossed a scoreless frame. The Brewers have yet to reveal who will enter as the bulk reliever, though Adrian Houser and Colin Rea should both be available.
Sep 12 2023Megill will start Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After giving up just one run and striking out 22 batters through 11.2 innings since Aug. 16, Megill will get an opportunity to open for Milwaukee and make the first start of his professional career. Megill has thrown up to two innings (twice) in an appearance this season, and he likely won't be expected to last much longer than that Wednesday.
Aug 28 2023Megill threw two scoreless innings in Sunday's 10-6 victory over the Padres. He allowed three hits, struck out five batters and walked none. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill was tasked with getting the final six outs with the Brewers holding a four-run lead heading into the eighth inning, and he delivered despite giving up a trio of hits. He does not occupy a key role in Milwaukee's bullpen, but he has been as stingy as they come since being recalled from Triple-A Nashville in mid-August, tossing 7.1 scoreless innings while posting a 0.68 WHIP and 13:0 K:BB over six appearances.
Aug 15 2023Milwaukee recalled Megill from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill will return to the Brewers' bullpen ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Dodgers as J.C. Mejia (shoulder) heads to the injured list. Megill, 29, carries a 5.09 ERA and 1.53 WHIP through 17.2 major-league innings this year.
Aug 3 2023The Brewers optioned Megill to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill made only one appearance out of the Milwaukee bullpen during his five-day stay in the majors and gave up two earned runs on four hits in two innings. The 29-year-old right-hander owns a 5.84 ERA in 83 career appearances at the big-league level.
Jul 29 2023The Brewers recalled Megill from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Justin Wilson (lat) headed back to the injured list, Megill will be brought back to the major-league club as Wilson's roster replacement. Megill holds a 4.60 ERA and 1.47 WHIP through 15.2 frames this season and will almost certainly be limited to low-leverage situations while in Milwaukee.
Jul 27 2023The Brewers optioned Megill to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the acquisition of Carlos Santana from Pittsburgh on Thursday, Megill will head back to the minors to free up a spot on the Brewers' roster. The 29-year-old righty holds a 4.60 ERA and 1.47 WHIP through 15.2 innings, but he could return to Milwaukee later this year if the Brewers are ever in need of a fresh bullpen arm.
Jul 18 2023Milwaukee recalled Megill from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill will return to the Brewers' bullpen ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Phillies. He carries a 4.91 ERA and 20:7 K:BB in 14.2 major-league innings this year.
Jun 22 2023The Brewers optioned Megill to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Prior to Wednesday, Megill had gone six consecutive appearances without giving up a run. However, he was lit up for three runs over 1.1 innings during a loss to Arizona and will now return to the minors where he holds a 9.95 ERA through 12.2 innings this season. The Brewers have yet to announce a corresponding move, but a bullpen replacement should be added prior to Friday's game against Cleveland.
Jun 18 2023Megill tossed a scoreless ninth inning in Saturday's 5-0 victory over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill got a chance to finish Saturday's contest with the Brewers up a handful of runs, and after allowing a single to the first batter he faced, he slammed the door by striking out the next three. Megill has primarily been used in mop-up duty, but he has been effective of late, tossing 4.2 scoreless innings while giving up just three hits and posting a 7:2 K:BB over his last five appearances.
May 15 2023The Brewers recalled Megill from Triple-A Nashville on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill was acquired via trade from the Twins at the end of April and is now set to make his debut with his new club. The 29-year-old has spent all of this season at the Triple-A level, holding a 9.95 ERA over 10 relief appearances.
Apr 30 2023The Brewers acquired Megill from the Twins on Sunday in exchanged for a player to be named later and cash considerations, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill appeared in 39 games for the Twins in 2022 with a 4.80 ERA and 1.49 WHIP along with a 49:17 K;BB over 45 innings. The right-hander was ineffective with Triple-A St. Paul with a 13.03 ERA in seven appearances, but he'll head to Milwaukee to provide some pitching depth with an outside shot to join the big-league bullpen before the season is over. He's initially expected to report to Triple-A Nashville with his new organization.
Mar 19 2023Megill was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill made 39 appearances out of the bullpen for Minnesota last season and had a 4.80 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 49:17 K:BB across 45 innings, but he won't make the Opening Day roster after he allowed eight earned runs in 6.2 frames this spring. The 29-year-old should join the big-league club at some point this season but is likely to be limited to low-leverage work.
Oct 3 2022The Twins placed Megill on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left oblique strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aaron Sanchez was called up from Triple-A St. Paul to join the bullpen as a replacement for Megill, who was removed from his relief appearance in Sunday's loss to the Tigers due to the injury. Megill will close the 2022 campaign with four wins, three holds, a 4.80 ERA and 1.49 WHP in 39 appearances spanning 45 innings.
Sep 20 2022Megill (undisclosed) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old landed on the COVID-19 IL over the weekend but will quickly rejoin Minnesota's active roster. Megill has appeared in 35 games this season and has a 3.89 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 45:14 K:BB across 41.2 innings.
Sep 17 2022Megill was placed on the the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear whether Megill has tested positive for the virus himself or if he's merely on the injured list due to contact tracing, but he'll miss at least a few days and possibly more. Dereck Rodriguez was called up to take his place in the bullpen.
Jul 4 2022Megill (shoulder) was activated from the injured list Monday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill landed on the injured list in June, but he is ready to return after making a rehab appearance Saturday. He will work out of the Twins' bullpen and could be asked to cover more than an inning from time to time.
Jun 19 2022Megill was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right shoulder impingement, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander hasn't pitched since June 14, so it's unclear when exactly he picked up the injury. Megill has a 2.08 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB across 13 innings this season but will now be unavailable for at least the next couple weeks.
Jun 6 2022Megill (not injury related) was activated from the restricted list Monday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill was away from the Twins during their weekend road trip to Toronto since he's unvaccinated, but he'll rejoin the team ahead of the upcoming home series against the Yankees. Over his five relief innings with the major-league club, he's posted a 1.04 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in 8.2 innings.
Jun 3 2022Megill (not injury related) was placed on the restricted list Friday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill is apparently unvaccinated, so he'll be unable to enter Canada for this weekend's three-game series in Toronto. He should rejoin the team for the following series against the Yankees, which begins Tuesday.
May 21 2022Megill's contract was selected by the Twins on Saturday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill began the season at Triple-A St. Paul, and he posted a 3.27 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 11 innings over nine relief appearances. He made 28 appearances out of the bullpen for the Cubs last year and will likely serve mainly as a low-leverage reliever for Minnesota.
Nov 30 2021Megill was non-tendered by the Twins on Tuesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill was claimed off waivers from the Cubs earlier in the day, but he didn't have a spot on the Twins' roster for long. Minnesota may have made the move in hopes of bringing him back via a minor-league deal. Megill made his big-league debut with Chicago last season and had an 8.37 ERA, 1.86 WHIP and 30:8 K:BB in 23.2 innings.
Sep 3 2021Megill (1-0) earned the win Friday over Pittsburgh with 1.1 perfect innings. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old hasn't enjoyed many clean outings this year, but he was able to get the final out of the sixth inning in relief of Alec Mills. Megill stayed in and got through the seventh without trouble, contributing part of 3.1 perfect innings from the Cubs' bullpen. The right-hander owns a 9.60 ERA, 1.87 WHIP and 22:6 K:BB across 14.2 innings this year while allowing runs in seven of his 19 appearances. He'll likely continue to see mainly low-leverage spots.
Aug 14 2021The Cubs recalled Megill from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The righty has struggled immensely in the big leagues this season, appearing in 12 games for the Cubs and posting a 13.50 ERA in 8.2 innings. He most recently appeared in a game Tuesday, after which he was optioned to Iowa. Adbert Alzolay (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move Saturday.
Aug 10 2021Megill was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill allowed a run on a pair of hits in the Cubs' loss in the afternoon portion of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers and won't get to stick around for the nightcap. Rowan Wick (oblique) was activated off the injured list in a corresponding move.
Jul 29 2021Megill was recalled by the Cubs on Thursday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill spent three days in the majors last week before heading to Triple-A on Sunday. He's back again after Dillon Maples hit the injured list with a blister. Megill has allowed six runs in 4.2 innings in his first taste of the majors this season, striking out two while walking six, but it could be easier for him to stick with the team in the second half, as the Cubs will likely move quite a few players prior to the trade deadline.
Jul 25 2021The Cubs are optioning Megill to Triple-A Iowa to make room on the roster for David Bote (shoulder), who is returning from the injured list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill has been shuttling between Triple-A and the majors recently, as he was sent to Iowa in late June, recalled Thursday and is now getting sent back down a few days later. The righty has logged 4.2 innings for the Cubs this year, recording an 11.57 ERA. Megill could very well return to the big club at some point, though his fantasy value will be fairly limited in a low-leverage role.
Jul 22 2021Megill was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill was sent to the minors in late June, and he allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out 11 in six innings during his stint with the Triple-A club. He'll provide a fresh arm out of the bullpen for the Cubs, while infielder Sergio Alcantara was sent down in a corresponding move.
Jun 29 2021Megill was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill spent just a single day on the active roster, and it couldn't have gone much worse. He failed to record a single out Monday against Milwaukee while giving up six runs. Adam Morgan will take his place in the bullpen.
Jun 28 2021Megill was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill made three relief appearances with the Triple-A club after he was sent down in mid-June, and he allowed a run on four hits and a walk while striking out three in three innings. The right-hander will now rejoin the major-league bullpen as a low-leverage reliever after Tommy Nance was sent down Monday.
Jun 16 2021The Cubs optioned Megill to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move was necessary to make room on the roster for Wednesday's spot starter Robert Stock. Megill has yet to allow a run in 2021, albeit in just three innings of relief work, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him back on the big-league roster in the near future, perhaps in the coming days if Stock's start isn't spectacular.
Jun 12 2021Megill was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He gave up five earned runs and walked six in five innings over five appearances at Triple-A. Megill should work in low-leverage situations.
Jun 2 2021Megill (forearm) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill completed his rehab assignment Tuesday when he tossed 1.1 scoreless innings for Triple-A Iowa. He's tossed two scoreless innings with the major-league club this season but will remain with the Triple-A club for now.
May 27 2021Megill (forearm) retired one of the three batters he faced during a rehab outing with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday. He gave up an earned run on two walks during the 18-pitch appearance. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill showed shaky control in his first rehab outing with Iowa, pumping in only eight of his pitches for strikes. The 27-year-old has been on the shelf since late April with a strained right forearm, so he'll presumably need at least one or two more tune-up outings in the minors before the Cubs activate him.
May 18 2021Megill (forearm) will throw a bullpen session Thursday, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill hit the injured list with a strained forearm in late April. He doesn't have a clear timeline for his return and may not return to the big-league roster once healthy, as he's only made two career major-league appearances.
Apr 30 2021Megill landed on the 10-day injured list with a right forearm strain Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill joined the big-league roster on Monday and made a pair of appearances before suffering the injury. In his first taste of big-league action, he threw two scoreless innings, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out two. Kyle Ryan was recalled in a corresponding move.
Apr 26 2021Megill's contract was selected by the Cubs on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill was reassigned to minor-league camp in late March, but he'll be in line to make his major-league debut as part of a shuffle after Jason Adam was sent down Monday. Megill made 39 relief appearances in the minors in 2019 and posted a 3.86 ERA and 87:22 K:BB in 60.2 innings. He should mainly work as a low-leverage reliever in the majors.
Jul 17 2020Megill was outrighted to the minors and assigned to the Cubs' secondary camp in South Bend, Indiana on Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill was selected by the Cubs in the Rule 5 draft back in December, but they'll keep him in the organization despite jettisoning him from the 40-man roster by sending cash considerations to the Padres in exchange for his rights. The 26-year-old could still be added back to the roster at some point this season for his big-league debut, as his 4.47 ERA in 50.1 innings with Triple-A El Paso last season came with a promising 32.3 percent strikeout rate.
Jul 1 2020Megill will be a part of the Cubs' 60-man player pool this season and will head to Wrigley Field for summer camp. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Megill was a Rule 5 pick back in December, and newly revised MLB rules for the abbreviated season stipulate that these players need to spend 50 days on the active roster, not 90 like before. If Megill doesn't hit the 50-day mark, his Rule 5 status would carry over to next season, meaning the Cubs would have to keep him on the big-league roster or waive him. Typically, teams like to keep their Rule 5 picks around, so Megill will likely have some sort of bullpen role when the season gets underway.
Apr 9 2020Megill will likely earn a bullpen spot with the Cubs when the regular season is able to begin, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs selected Megill with a Rule 5 pick back in December, so they'll have to keep him on the big-league roster or waive him. MLB teams will likely operate with expanded bullpens to compensate for a compacted schedule, so Chicago will probably keep Megill around as a middle reliever.
Dec 12 2019The Cubs selected Megill with the ninth pick of the Rule 5 draft. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A 26-year-old right-handed reliever from the Padres' system, Megill had a 4.47 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 71:19 K:BB in 50.1 innings as a reliever at Triple-A. If Chicago holds him on the big-league roster all season, he will likely only be used in low-leverage spots.