Logan Henderson Lands Surprise Sunday Start for Brewers—Can the Rookie Ace Keep His Dominance Alive?

Milwaukee’s rookie right-hander Logan Henderson is back in the spotlight after the Brewers tabbed him to start Sunday’s series finale, a move prompted by top prospect Jacob Misiorowski’s forearm strain. A meteoric rise Henderson began 2025 at Triple-A Nashville but forced his way onto the big-league roster in May when injuries thinned the rotation. The Texan dazzled in his first four MLB outings, going 3-0 with a 1.71 ERA, a 0.95 WHIP and 26 strikeouts in 21 innings before an innings-cap prompted a brief option back to the Sounds. That detour didn’t stall his momentum: Baseball America vaulted him into its mid-season Top-100 at No. 72 after he fanned 11.9 batters per nine across two levels. Why the Brewers trust him now • Plus changeup keeps lefties at bay (opponents hitting .174 vs. the pitch). • Velocity ticked up to 95–97 mph after a winter strength program. • Ground-ball rate north of 52 % limits the damage in hitter-friendly American Family Field. Manager Pat Murphy called Henderson “fearless in the zone,” noting that his ability to land first-pitch strikes (67 %) lines up with Milwaukee’s organizational mantra of attacking early. Roster ripple effects With Misiorowski sidelined at least two weeks, Henderson slots behind Corbin Burnes and Freddy Peralta, giving the club a rare trio of home-grown starters. Left-hander DL Hall moves to long relief, while veteran Bryse Wilson remains on turn-skip duty to monitor workload. Fantasy and betting angle Henderson is still available in 46 % of Yahoo leagues and 54 % of ESPN formats. The upcoming matchup against a punch-less Rockies lineup outside Coors makes him a priority add for streaming managers. Sportsbooks opened the rookie’s strikeout prop at 5.5; he has cleared that number in three of his first four big-league starts. What’s next If Henderson continues to miss bats and limit walks, Milwaukee may face a pleasant dilemma when Misiorowski returns: keep the rookie in the rotation and pivot to a six-man setup, or leverage his swing-and-miss arsenal in high-leverage relief down the stretch. Either scenario cements Henderson as a key piece of the Brewers’ playoff push—and one of 2025’s most compelling breakout stories.