Adam Brouwer gives Cincinnati a veteran right-handed strike-thrower with starter upside
In the 2026 season, Brouwer has been a steady, experienced arm for Cincinnati, flashing swing-and-miss stuff and the poise to work deep into games; he opened the year with a 5.2-inning shutout outing vs. Austin Peay and later logged 3.2 innings with three strikeouts against Kansas. The differentiator is durability-plus-composure: he transferred in after ranking second on Northern Illinois in innings and strikeouts in each of the previous two seasons, so this is a pitcher who can handle innings, keep his cool, and fit a rotation or multi-inning role if your staff needs toughness over flash.
