Milwaukee’s lefty workhorse with swing-and-miss upside
In the 2026 season, Riley Peterson has shown Milwaukee a valuable, low-drama left-handed starter who can pile up innings and miss bats when he’s right: he threw a career-high seven innings with nine strikeouts against Youngstown State, also delivered five hitless innings with eight strikeouts against Butler, and posted another six-inning shutout at Oakland. He’s the kind of pitcher who fits a competitive staff because of his strike-throwing, composure, and ability to navigate deeper outings, though his early-2026 results also showed some volatility that suggests he’s still sharpening consistency.
