The Milwaukee Brewers are set to begin Game 2 of a three-game series with the San Diego Padres at Petco Park at 8:40 p.m. CDT on Tuesday.
The Padres won the first game of the series 3-2 on Monday.
Ahead of Tuesday’s game, the Brewers announced that they re-signed a nine-year MLB veteran to a big-league deal.
Milwaukee Brewers Sign 9-Year MLB Veteran Bryse Wilson
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 06: Bryse Wilson #46 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium on July 06, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
MLB.com wrote: “Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent RHP Bryse Wilson.”
The Brewers signed Wilson back on July 10 after he had been released by the Chicago Cubs.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 06: Bryse Wilson #46 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium on July 06, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
Milwaukee designated Wilson for assignment on Saturday. He cleared waivers and elected free agency on Monday. Just one day later, he rejoined Milwaukee on a big-league deal.
The Brewers designated Lyon Richardson for assignment to make room for Wilson on both the 26- and 40-man rosters.
Looking at Brewers RHP Bryse Wilson
GettySAN DIEGO, CA – JUNE 20: Bryse Wilson #46 of the Milwaukee Brewers stands on the mound after giving up a solo home run to Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning of a baseball game June 20, 2024 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
Wilson, 28, posted a 2.63 ERA with 10 strikeouts in 13 2/3 innings across six outings with the Brewers this year.
Before that, Wilson posted an 8.22 ERA over 7 2/3 innings with the Cubs in 2026. He also made one appearance with the Philadelphia Phillies this season, hurling two scoreless innings.
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 03: Bryse Wilson #55 of the Chicago Cubs delivers a pitch during the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on July 03, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jayden Mack/Getty Images)
The Atlanta Braves selected Wilson in the fourth round of the 2016 MLB Draft from Orange High School in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Wilson posted a 5.90 ERA in 76 1/3 innings with the Braves from 2018-21 before being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 30, 2021.
GettyCLEARWATER, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 27: Bryse Wilson #48 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game at BayCare Ballpark on February 27, 2026 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Wilson recorded a 5.37 ERA with the Pirates from 2021-22. He pitched for the Brewers from 2023-24 and the White Sox in 2025.
In his nine big-league seasons, Wilson has recorded a 4.79 ERA with 351 strikeouts over 484 1/3 innings.
Milwaukee Brewers Right Now
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – AUGUST 09: Jake Bauers #9 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after hitting a walk-off single in the tenth inning for a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins at American Family Field on August 09, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
The Brewers have the best record in baseball at 74-45.
Milwaukee has a five-game lead over the Chicago Cubs for first place in the National League Central. The team has won six of its last 10 games.
Milwaukee Brewers Sign 9-Year MLB Veteran During Padres Series