JUSTIN TOPA NEWS

Returns to Triple-A Topa was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.

Impact Topa would have been unavailable for a day or two after pitching three of the last four days, so the Brewers decided to remove him from the roster to open up a spot for fellow pitcher Aaron Ashby. Topa will likely be at or near the top of the list if the Brewers need to add a reliever before the season comes to a close.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated, sent down Topa (elbow) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

Impact Topa spent the start of the 2022 season recovering from a significant right elbow that he sustained last September, but he began a rehab assignment in late July. He posted a 3.86 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in 9.1 innings over nine appearances in the minors and will remain with the Triple-A club now that he's back to full health.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab assignment Topa (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with the Brewers' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate Saturday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Topa sustained a significant right elbow injury in September of 2021 and was forced to begin the 2022 campaign on the injured list. The right-hander also dealt with an elbow issue during spring training in 2021, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the Brewers take a cautious approach during his rehab assignment to prevent an aggravation.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to 60-day IL Topa (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday.

Impact Topa has been on the injured list since the start of the regular season, but he progressed to facing live hitters in mid-May. The right-hander will likely require a rehab assignment prior to rejoining the major-league club, and he'll be sidelined for at least another week after moving to the 60-day IL.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Throws live BP Topa (elbow) threw a live batting practice session Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Topa is returning from September elbow surgery, and Tuesday was his first time facing live batters since undergoing the procedure. The 31-year-old is building up at the Brewers' spring training facility in Arizona, and he should move to a minor-league affiliate for a rehab assignment in the next couple weeks.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially lands on 10-day IL Topa (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Topa sustained a significant right elbow injury in September of 2021 that prevented him from pitching in any Cactus League games this spring. While the right-hander was able to do some rehab work during spring training, he'll be unavailable to begin the regular season and doesn't yet have a clear timetable to return.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to open year on IL Brewers manager Craig Counsell said Topa (elbow) will remain in rehab mode during spring training and isn't expected to pitch in any Cactus League games, Will Sammon of The Athleti...

Impact Topa be ready to throw bullpen sessions by the end of spring training, but the update from Counsell implies that the right-hander will open the season on the injured list while he continues to work back from the flexor tendon injury he sustained in a Sept. 3 appearance versus the Cardinals. Topa was limited to only four relief appearances for the big club in 2021 after suffering a similar elbow injury last spring.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers reliever Justin Topa facing another possible elbow surgery after suffering injury Friday night Brewers reliever Justin Topa, who overcame two Tommy John surgeries to reach the major leagues, has been shut down with another elbow injury...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM

Dealing with 'significant' injury Topa was placed on the 60-day injured list Saturday with a right elbow injury.

Impact Manager Craig Counsell called the injury that forced Topa from Friday's game "significant," per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, and noted that it's Topa's flexor tendon, which was also a problem in spring training. The Brewers are trying to determine the extent of the UCL damage. Topa has shown tremendous resilience, battling back from two Tommy John surgeries and time in independent ball, but a third TJS recovery would be a daunting hill to climb.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely heading to injured list Topa (elbow) will likely be placed on the injured list after he left Friday's game against the Cardinals, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Topa was initially diagnosed with right elbow discomfort after his early departure, but he'll get an MRI on Saturday to determine the extent of the issue. While manager Craig Counsell said that the right-hander will likely require a trip to the injured list, a better idea of his status will likely be revealed based on the results of his MRI.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with right elbow injury Topa exited Friday's game against the Cardinals with right elbow discomfort, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Topa was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, and he allowed two runs in one inning in Wednesday's win over the Giants. He gave up four runs in two-thirds of an inning prior to his departure in Friday's series opener, but the severity of his injury isn't yet clear.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins major-league club Topa was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.

Impact Topa surrendered five runs over 1.2 frames during his brief time in the majors in August, and he'll receive another look with one month left in the season. The right-hander should fill a low-leverage role out of the bullpen for Milwaukee.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to minors The Brewers optioned Topa to Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.

Impact Topa will cede his spot on the active roster to pitcher Eric Lauer, who was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Pirates. After being activated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Topa made two appearances out of the Milwaukee bullpen, giving up five earned runs on five hits across 1.2 innings.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated by Brewers Topa (elbow) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Topa began the season on the 60-day injured list due to a flexor tendon strain, but he spent nearly a month in the minors on a rehab assignment. Across 10 relief appearances, the right-hander posted a 2.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in nine innings. He'll now be available to make his season debut out of Milwaukee's bullpen.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab progresses to Triple-A Topa (elbow) has been transferred to Triple-A Nashville to continue his rehab assignment.

Impact The Brewers announced last weekend that Topa is still several weeks away from his return, but he continues to make good progress in his rehab. The right-hander's promotion to Triple-A could represent the final step in his rehab process, but he'll likely require several appearances before he's cleared to return to the majors.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still weeks away from return Topa (elbow) is progressing well in his rehab but is still several weeks away from his return, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Topa was recently transferred to Double-A Biloxi to continue his rehab assignment, and he's now made four total rehab outings since July 13. Across those appearances, the righty has allowed one hit and no walks while striking out seven in four scoreless innings. Although the Brewers are pleased with Topa's strong results, he'll likely head to Triple-A Nashville at some point before a potential return from the injured list around mid-August.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Advances in rehab Topa (elbow) was transferred to Double-A Biloxi on Tuesday to continue his rehab assignment, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact A right elbow flexor strain has sidelined the 30-year-old since the end of spring training. Topa appeared in two games while rehabbing at the Arizona Complex League, striking out five and walking none in two scoreless frames. The righty will likely require at least a couple appearances at Double-A before progressing to Triple-A Nashville and ultimately rejoining the Brewers, suggesting an activation around the end of July or early August.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers News: Justin Topa Injury Rehab Assignment Starts Out Strong Teams are gearing up for the second half of the season with All-Star festivities in the rearview mirror. The Milwaukee Brewers are in great...

JULY 14, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Starting rehab assignment Tuesday Topa (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with the Rookie-level ACL Brewers Blue on Tuesday.

Impact Topa has missed the entire regular season so far after suffering a flexor strain during spring training. He advanced to throwing bullpens in late June and will now participate in his first game action of the season. Given his lengthy absence, the right-hander will likely need multiple weeks in the minors to get ramped up, but he will certainly be a candidate to join the Brewers' bullpen in late July or early August, assuming he doesn't face any setbacks. Topa impressed during his brief time with the Brewers in 2020, posting a 2.35 ERA and 12:1 K:BB across 7.2 innings.

JULY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing bullpens Topa (elbow) has advanced to throwing bullpens, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Topa has been out all year since suffering a flexor strain in March. The Brewers still don't have an exact timetable for his return, but he's "not crazy far from game action" according to manager Craig Counsell.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to 60-day IL The Brewers transferred Topa (elbow) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.

Impact Milwaukee was already preparing for Topa to remain sidelined for the first half of the season while he recovers from a right elbow flexor strain, so the move to the 60-day IL won't have any bearing on his timeline. Instead, the transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for reliever Brad Boxberger, whose contract was selected from the alternate site in a corresponding move.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IL The Brewers placed Topa (elbow) on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Impact The Brewers aren't anticipating Topa being available for the first half of the season while he recovers from a right flexor tendon strain, so he'll be a candidate to move to the 60-day IL when the team needs to open up an extra spot on the 40-man roster.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Topa to miss part of '21 with right flexor strain Brewers reliever Justin Topa has been diagnosed with a flexor tendon strain in his right elbow, and the club believes he could miss at least...

MARCH 30, 2021 • MLB.COM

Diagnosed with flexor strain Topa was diagnosed with a flexor tendon strain Monday and is expected to miss at least the first half of the season, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact It's a discouraging diagnosis for the righty, who struck out 12 of the 30 batters he faced while walking none as a 29-year-old rookie last season. He's being sent for a second opinion, at which point his timeline should become clearer.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reliever Justin Topa headed for Brewers' injured list after suffering setback with elbow in camp Reliever Justin Topa, whose journey to the majors was a feel-good story in 2020, is headed to the Brewers' injured list with an elbow injury...

MARCH 28, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM