Brewers Reliever Koenig Placed on IL with Elbow Sprain

Jared Koenig, who has been an 'unsung hero' for the Brewers with a 2.67 ERA over 127 games the past two years, will attempt to rehab the injury and avoid surgery. Manager Pat Murphy expressed hope that Koenig could return in two to four weeks.

Shane Drohan has been called up to replace Koenig and may make his MLB debut against the Boston Red Sox, the team that traded him this offseason. The 27-year-old downplayed any significance of facing his former team, stating 'It's just pitching in the big leagues that has always been the goal.'