By John Sbisa,WI Sports Heroics
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For now, Milwaukee has rookie Chad Patrick starting in Quintana’s place. He is slated to go today in St. Louis. If he takes Quintana’s other scheduled start, he’ll have two opportunities before October. Demoted in July, then relegated to the bullpen, Patrick has a chance to parlay them into an unlikely ticket as the Brewers’ No. 4 playoff starter.
Patrick could be Brewers’ best bet
It’s not like Patrick is a home run choice, or even the default. To be sure, he has competition. While implied, Misiorowski’s fate isn’t set in stone. Quintana could appeal to the Brewers as a veteran with postseason experience. Robert Gasser is very near a return and could compete for starts, though the plan seems to be using him in relief.
Milwaukee’s other forgotten rookie, Logan Henderson, could theoretically come back in time. Without a chance to build back, however, he seems unlikely to claim a starting role.
Which leaves Patrick, granted a chance to dazzle in two starts down the stretch. With fans, the one-time Rookie of the Year candidate has fallen from favor. There’s a reason for that. His first 13 starts (68.2 IP, 2.62 ERA) represent a clear divide from his last eight (39.2 IP, 5.22 ERA). To be considered for the playoffs, he would have to impress in his potential two-start audition. And the Brewers still might choose someone else.
