2026 Injury Updates - Answering Your Questions When Possible (ARobsBrewCrew Thread)

[Madhawk23]

Sorry if already discussed here, but do we have any idea of a timeline for Joey Broughton? He was a guy I was really intrigued with coming out of that '24 draft class (with Dorchies, Renz, Dubanewicz, etc.).  

[ARobsBrewCrew]

1 hour ago, Madhawk23 said:

Sorry if already discussed here, but do we have any idea of a timeline for Joey Broughton? He was a guy I was really intrigued with coming out of that '24 draft class (with Dorchies, Renz, Dubanewicz, etc.).  

Broughton has been healthy and full go since last September from everything I’ve heard.  There was actually a chance that he was going to make his pro debut late last year, but they are taking things slow with him.  The organization just opted to start him off in the Arizona Complex League and so he should be with the ACL team when they start their season the first week of May.  I expected him to head straight to Wilson, but I guess I should’ve tempered my expectations a little especially coming back from injury.  

[Madhawk23]

53 minutes ago, ARobsBrewCrew said:

Broughton has been healthy and full go since last September from everything I’ve heard.  There was actually a chance that he was going to make his pro debut late last year, but they are taking things slow with him.  The organization just opted to start him off in the Arizona Complex League and so he should be with the ACL team when they start their season the first week of May.  I expected him to head straight to Wilson, but I guess I should’ve tempered my expectations a little especially coming back from injury.  

Awesome....thanks for the update!  

[Spencer Michaelis]

2 hours ago, Madhawk23 said:

Sorry if already discussed here, but do we have any idea of a timeline for Joey Broughton? He was a guy I was really intrigued with coming out of that '24 draft class (with Dorchies, Renz, Dubanewicz, etc.).  

1 hour ago, ARobsBrewCrew said:

Broughton has been healthy and full go since last September from everything I’ve heard.  There was actually a chance that he was going to make his pro debut late last year, but they are taking things slow with him.  The organization just opted to start him off in the Arizona Complex League and so he should be with the ACL team when they start their season the first week of May.  I expected him to head straight to Wilson, but I guess I should’ve tempered my expectations a little especially coming back from injury.  

Here's some video of Broughton throwing in extended spring games recently:

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7 likes, 0 comments - prospectsaz on April 22, 2026: "Joey Broughton on the mound in extended Spring Training yesterday 🎥 The Brewers left-hander was drafted out of High School in...

 

[ARobsBrewCrew]

On 4/20/2026 at 9:49 PM, ARobsBrewCrew said:

Garcia has been participating in extended spring training games and expects to be added to the Warbirds roster a week from today if all goes to plan.

Garcia heads to Wilson tomorrow and he will be joined by RHP Jacob Morrison who is expected to fill the TBD on the list of Warbirds probable starters that was posted today.

[ARobsBrewCrew]

On 4/11/2026 at 7:41 PM, ARobsBrewCrew said:

RHP Jayden Dubanewicz will begin his 2026 season on a rehab assignment with the ACL squad.  His first outing is scheduled for May 5.

Dubanewicz has been moved up to Opening Day for the ACL Brewers, May 2nd.

[nate82]

Is Frank Cairone on track for the ACL?  Haven’t seen anything recently on him other than the spring training article when he did some light pitching drills.

[ARobsBrewCrew]

16 hours ago, nate82 said:

Is Frank Cairone on track for the ACL?  Haven’t seen anything recently on him other than the spring training article when he did some light pitching drills.

Yes, Cairone is expected to be ready at some point during the ACL season.  He is looking to make his pro debut sometime late May, early June.

[biedergb]

1 hour ago, ARobsBrewCrew said:

Yes, Cairone is expected to be ready at some point during the ACL season.  He is looking to make his pro debut sometime late May, early June.

That is absolutely incredible.

I was hopeful for a recovery and that he could get back to doing normal things, but to hear he may be ready to play professional baseball within months of a serious health issue is just amazing.