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Tyler Thornburg | Relief Pitcher

Team: Milwaukee Brewers
Age / DOB:  (24) / 9/29/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 188
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Brewers optioned RHPs Tyler Thornburg and Johnny Hellweg to Triple-A Nashville.
Thornburg will be up with the Brew Crew at some point this season, whether it's as a starter or reliever. Hellweg made a good impression during camp, but he's yet to appear above Double-A and needs more seasoning. Mar 11 - 3:45 PM

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Tyler Thornburg - R - Brewers

Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said Tyler Thornburg will be used in the rotation down the stretch.

The Brewers have not decided on a clear plan for him, though, as they could go to a six-man rotation or a modified five-man rotation, with Thornburg and Wily Peralta alternating turns. "We want to be fair to both of them, so maybe the next start maybe it's Thornburg's time, so I don't know," Roenicke said. "We're trying to work that out. We want to see all those young guys and try to figure out how to do it."
Source: Brewers.mlb.com
Tue, Sep 4, 2012 08:28:00 PM
Tyler Thornburg - R - Brewers

Brewers recalled RHP Tyler Thornburg from Triple-A Nashville.

Thornburg made two starts and three relief appearances with the Brewers earlier this year, but he has spent the majority of the season in the minors, posting a 3.20 ERA and 113/37 K/BB ratio in 112 2/3 innings over 21 starts between Double- and Triple-A. The 23-year-old right-hander should get some starts down the stretch.
Tue, Sep 4, 2012 09:28:00 AM
Tyler Thornburg - R - Brewers

Brewers optioned RHP Tyler Thornburg to Triple-A Nashville.

Thornburg posted a 5.79 through 14 innings with the Brewers this year. The 23-year-old right-hander returns to a 3.04 ERA and 77/24 K/BB ratio in 80 innings this season between Double- and Triple-A. Baseball America ranked him as the organization's No. 4 prospect over the winter.
Sun, Jul 29, 2012 07:46:00 PM
Tyler Thornburg - R - Brewers

Tyler Thornburg left Thursday's game against the Nationals due to arm fatigue.

Thornburg has pitched almost exclusively as a starter in the minor leagues, so he's still getting used to bouncing back as a reliever. It doesn't sound like a major concern.
Source: Tom Haudricourt on Twitter
Fri, Jul 27, 2012 12:01:00 AM
Tyler Thornburg - R - Brewers

Tyler Thornburg left Thursday's game against the Nationals in the top of the eighth inning with an apparent injury.

No word yet on the exact nature of the injury. Thornburg allowed one run on two hits and one walk over one inning of work before exiting.
Source: Adam McCalvy on Twitter
Thu, Jul 26, 2012 10:45:00 PM
Tyler Thornburg - R - Brewers

Tyler Thornburg gave up two runs in 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Cardinals on Wednesday.

Thornburg was given a four-run lead to work with in the bottom of the first, but he struggled to throw strikes and the Brewers felt they had to pull him after 103 pitches in the fifth. Thornburg ended up walking four, though none of them came around to score. Both runs actually came on solo homers, and he's now allowed seven homers in 12 innings as a major leaguer. That's not going to cut it.
Wed, Jul 18, 2012 05:26:00 PM
Tyler Thornburg - R - Brewers

Brewers recalled RHP Tyler Thornburg from Triple-A Nashville.

Thornburg made his major league debut in a spot-start last month, but he could stick around a little longer this time. The 23-year-old right-hander owns a 3.04 ERA and 77/24 K/BB ratio in 80 innings this season between Double- and Triple-A. He's expected to pitch out of the bullpen while Marco Estrada will remain in the starting rotation.
Wed, Jul 11, 2012 02:27:00 PM
Tyler Thornburg - R - Brewers

Brewers pitching prospect Tyler Thornburg was placed on the 7-day disabled list with Triple-A Nashville due to a sore right wrist.

Brewers assistant general manager Gord Ash called the issue "very minor" and he could start as soon as Sunday or Monday. Thornburg, 23, was knocked around for five runs over 5 1/3 innings during a spot start with the Brewers back on June 19 and has a 3.00 ERA over 13 starts at the Double-A level this year. Baseball America ranked him as the organization's No. 4 prospect over the winter.
Source: MLBlogs.com
Wed, Jun 27, 2012 04:06:00 PM
Tyler Thornburg - R - Brewers

Brewers optioned RHP Tyler Thornburg to Triple-A Nashville.

Thornburg allowed five earned runs over 5 1/3 innings Tuesday in his major league debut against the Blue Jays. He should get another shot at it later this summer.
Wed, Jun 20, 2012 05:36:00 PM
Tyler Thornburg - R - Brewers

Tyler Thornburg allowed five runs over 5 1/3 innings against Toronto in his major league debut Tuesday.

Although he didn't walk a batter, Thornburg gave up four home runs and struck out just two. That's right -- four homers. For a top prospect lauded for a big arm and probably ticketed for the bullpen long-term, it was a bizarre way to go about a bad outing. The injured Shaun Marcum doesn't yet have a timetable to return, so Thornburg may get another start, but after this outing that is far from a lock.
Wed, Jun 20, 2012 12:02:00 AM
Tyler Thornburg - R - Brewers

Brewers purchased the contract of RHP Tyler Thornburg from Double-A Huntsville.

The consensus fourth-best prospect in Milwaukee's system by Baseball America and Baseball Prospectus, Thornburg has been blowing away hitters on the farm all year, posting an 8-1 record with a 3.00 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 71/24 K/BB ratio over 75 innings. A third-round pick in the 2010 draft, Thornburg has a big arm but may profile better to the 'pen long-term. For now, however, he is taking the place of the injured Shaun Marcum, who doesn't yet have a timetable to return. In other words, if Thornburg is impressive against Toronto Tuesday, he'll extend his stay in the majors by at least another week. NL-only owners should monitor the start.
Tue, Jun 19, 2012 02:29:00 PM
Tyler Thornburg - R - Brewers

Tyler Thornburg will make his major league debut against the Blue Jays on Tuesday, starting in place of the injured Shaun Marcum.

Thornburg, a third round selection in the 2010 draft, has been terrific through 13 starts at Double-A Huntsville, posing an 8-1 record with a 3.00 ERA and 1.08 WHIP over 75 innings. He also owns an impressive 71/24 K/BB ratio during that span. There is no immediate timetable on Marcum's return, so there's a chance if Thornburg pitches well that he could stick in the rotation for a few starts. Keep an eye on him in deeper mixed and NL-only leagues.
Source: Bill Michaels on Twitter
Tue, Jun 19, 2012 11:05:00 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