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Michael Fiers | Relief Pitcher

Team: Milwaukee Brewers
Age / DOB:  (27) / 6/15/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 193
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Brewers recalled RHP Mike Fiers from High-A Brevard County.
Tom Gorzelanny was placed on the disabled list Saturday, so the Brewers needed another reliever. Through his first three appearances (two in relief, one as a starter) with Milwaukee this season, Fiers owns an 8.59 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 1/2 K/BB ratio in 7 1/3 frames. He will carry no fantasy relevance no matter his role. May 11 - 7:56 PM

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Michael Fiers - R - Brewers

Mike Fiers has been transferred from Triple-A Nashville to High-A Brevard County so that he can attend to a personal situation closer to his home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Fiers was demoted last month, but he posted a 1.59 ERA and 17/9 K/BB ratio in 17 innings over three starts in Triple-A. The Brewers were happy to accommodate his request, but are hopeful that he'll be able to return to Nashville before long.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
May 7 - 2:38 PM
Michael Fiers - R - Brewers

Brewers optioned RHP Mike Fiers to Triple-A Nashville.

Not unexpected, as Fiers struggled in his lone start on April 6 and was already scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday. He'll try to work through his mechanical issues in the minors. It's not clear who will replace him in the rotation, but Tyler Thornburg and Hiram Burgos are among the internal options.
Apr 18 - 4:18 PM
Michael Fiers - R - Brewers

Michael Fiers might not make his scheduled start on Saturday.

After a poor spring training, Fiers was knocked around for six runs over five innings in his lone start this season, and the Brewers aren't sure they want to give him another one. It's possible he'll get another shot, but the club won't hesitate to use him in relief before then if needed. "It will come down to what happens in some of these games," manager Ron Roenicke said. "If Fiers gets in them, or we think Fiers is needed to be our long guy in the bullpen, then we'll try to go grab somebody else. But it's going to come down, probably, to a couple of days before that start." Tyler Thornburg and Hiram Burgos are options to replace Fiers.
Source: Brewers.mlb.com
Apr 16 - 9:00 PM
Michael Fiers - R - Brewers

Michael Fiers surrendered six earned runs over five innings Saturday in the Brewers' loss to Arizona.

Fiers gave up nine hits -- including two homers -- and issued one walk. The 27-year-old right-hander was great last season, posting a 3.74 ERA and 9.5 K/9 in 127 2/3 innings as a rookie. But there's little chance of an encore in 2013. He's now 0-1 with a 10.80 ERA.
Apr 6 - 11:12 PM
Michael Fiers - R - Brewers

Michael Fiers has claimed the fifth spot in the Brewers' starting rotation.

It had been speculated that Fiers would get the boot from the rotation following the addition of Kyle Lohse, but Chris Narveson will actually head to the bullpen. While a repeat of his 2012 effort isn't very likely, Fiers should hold value in NL-only and deeper mixed leagues while he's getting the ball every fifth day.
Related: Chris Narveson
Source: MLBlogs.com
Mar 29 - 6:40 PM
Michael Fiers - R - Brewers

Michael Fiers is expected to lose his spot in the Brewers' rotation following the addition of Kyle Lohse.

Most figured it would be youngster Wily Peralta that would get the boot, but it appears that Fiers getting knocked around in his last few Cactus League appearances has cost him. He will be used in long relief, as the Brewers are expected to carry 13 pitchers to start the season while Lohse builds up his stamina. Peralta is an intriguing late-round option in mixed leagues.
Related: Wily Peralta
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Mar 29 - 9:55 AM
Michael Fiers - R - Brewers

Mike Fiers was knocked around for seven runs over just three innings in Thursday's loss to the White Sox.

Fiers was hit hard for the second straight outing, giving up eight hits -- including a pair of homers -- and two walks. His ERA is up to 6.98 for the spring, but he'll enter the season with a rotation spot. Since he relies so heavily on deception rather than velocity, the jury is still out on whether he can replicate his impressive 2012 numbers over the long-term.
Mar 21 - 6:57 PM
Michael Fiers - R - Brewers

Michael Fiers allowed eight hits and five runs in four innings of the Brewers 9-9 tie with the Reds Saturday.

Fiers wasn't just getting dinked and dunked, either, as he allowed five doubles and a home run. After an impressive 22-start run in 2012 in which he struck out over a batter per inning, there is some question as to whether the 27-year-old can duplicate that success over a full season. Fortunately for the righty, his rotation spot is guaranteed heading into 2013.
Mar 16 - 7:57 PM
Michael Fiers - R - Brewers

Michael Fiers yielded two unearned runs Monday against the Dodgers.

Fiers gave up six hits and a walk while striking out three. He was cruising along until a dropped fly ball by Carlos Gomez opened the door for two runs in the fourth inning. The 27-year-old right-hander surprised many last season by posting a 3.74 ERA and should be worth a look in the later rounds of mixed league drafts.
Mar 11 - 6:47 PM
Michael Fiers - R - Brewers

Michael Fiers threw two scoreless innings Saturday in the Brewers' 2-1 victory over the A's.

Fiers gave up a hit and walked two but held the A's scoreless, recording two strikeouts in his two innings of work. The 27-year-old was a revelation in 2012, when he posted a 3.74 ERA in 22 starts. Maybe the most surprising thing about Fiers' 2012 was his strikeout total; despite an underwhelming fastball, Fiers punched out 135 batters in 127 2/3 innings. It remains to be seen whether he can build on last season, but Saturday was a good start.
Feb 23 - 6:11 PM
Michael Fiers - R - Brewers

Michael Fiers was shelled for five earned runs over six innings Sunday in a loss to the Astros.

The Brewers have now been eliminated from postseason contention. Fiers fanned 10 batters and walked just one, but he left several balls over the plate and the hungry Houston lineup racked up four home runs. The young Milwaukee right-hander will finish with a 3.74 ERA and 1.26 WHIP. He's a lock for a rotation spot in 2013.
Sun, Sep 30, 2012 05:07:00 PM
Michael Fiers - R - Brewers

Regardless of whether the Brewers are eliminated from postseason contention, Michael Fiers will make his final start of the season against the Astros on Sunday.

Fiers has been very impressive in his rookie campaign, posting a 9-9 record, 3.55 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 125/35 K/BB ratio over 121 2/3 innings. As someone capable of whiffing a guy per inning, he'll garner plenty of attention in the middle rounds of next season's fantasy drafts.
Source: Tom Haudricourt on Twitter
Sat, Sep 29, 2012 05:07:00 PM
Michael Fiers - R - Brewers

Michael Fiers was lit up again Tuesday, allowing four runs on nine hits and two walks over 4 1/3 innings in a loss to the Reds.

He did strike out eight, but Fiers is simply making too many mistakes, and they’re getting hit hard. The righty has officially hit a wall, failing to go beyond five innings in five straight starts. He at least has a shot to bounce back this weekend against the Astros.
Tue, Sep 25, 2012 10:19:00 PM
Michael Fiers - R - Brewers

Michael Fiers was lit up in Friday's loss to the Mets, allowing four runs on six hits over his five innings of work.

He walked two and struck out four in the game. The Mets jumped on him early, pushing a pair of runs across in the first inning, then Daniel Murphy added a two-run homer in the second. Even with the rough outing, the 27-year-old rookie right-hander has posted a stellar 9-8 record, 3.23 ERA and 115/32 K/BB ratio in 114 1/3 innings on the season. He'll look to get back on track when he takes on the Pirates in Pittsburgh on Thursday.
Sat, Sep 15, 2012 12:00:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jonathan Lucroy
2Martin Maldonado
1B1Corey Hart
2Yuniesky Betancourt
3Mat Gamel
2B1Rickie Weeks
2Jeff Bianchi
SS1Jean Segura
3B1Aramis Ramirez
2Alex Gonzalez
3Taylor Green
LF1Ryan Braun
CF1Carlos Gomez
2Logan Schafer
RF1Norichika Aoki
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Yovani Gallardo
2Kyle Lohse
3Marco Estrada
4Wily Peralta
5Hiram Burgos
6Chris Narveson
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jim Henderson
2John Axford
3Francisco Rodriguez
4Burke Badenhop
5Mike Gonzalez
6Brandon Kintzler
7Tom Gorzelanny
8Mark Rogers
9Alfredo Figaro