Aaron Ashby may not be the loudest name in the Milwaukee Brewers’ bullpen, but he got a pretty big public nod on Tuesday while the club keeps rolling in the NLCS.
With Milwaukee up 2-0 on the Los Angeles Dodgers, the relief corps has been a major part of the story. Abner Uribe has continued to deliver, Trevor Megill has handled closing duties with confidence, and Ashby has quietly been giving the Brewers something they can really lean on: a dependable left-handed arm.
Mark DeRosa singled Ashby out on MLB Network, breaking down why his work has stood out. The numbers back it up, too. According to MLB Network, Ashby has posted a 1.18 ERA since the beginning of August.
That’s a sharp finish to a season in which Ashby was already solid. Over the course of the 2026 MLB season, he put up a 3.12 ERA in 75 appearances. He was steady for much of the year, then took things up another level down the stretch.
That matters for Milwaukee, because this bullpen has been one of the best in the game and Ashby is a real reason why. The Brewers have done their damage at home, but the series now heads to Los Angeles for three straight games, and that’s where the next test begins.
The Dodgers, the two-time defending champions, are not likely to stay quiet for long. Milwaukee has momentum, but the Brewers will need the bullpen to keep doing its job if they want to keep control of the series.
Game 3 is set for 8 PM ET on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium.
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