Corey Knebel

Brewers' Corey Knebel (elbow) not a lock for opening day

Milwaukee Brewers pitching coach Chris Hook 'wouldn't commit' to saying pitcher Corey Knebel (elbow) would be available for opening day.

What It Means:

Knebel underwent Tommy John surgery to repair his elbow last year and was looking 'really sharp' in a 15-pitch live-batting session, but may not be quite ready to pitch by the season opener. We'll know more as the season approaches.

Assuming Knebel is able to make a successful return, numberFire projects him to pitch for a 4.57 ERA with 32 strikeouts to 7 walks and 4 home runs allowed in 2020.