Jungmann could end ’16 with big league start

CINCINNATI — With the Brewers’ list of probable pitchers populated by a bunch of guys named “to be announced” beyond this weekend’s series at Wrigley Field, there is a chance that Taylor Jungmann will cap his tumultuous season with at least one more Major League start.

As of Wednesday afternoon, Jungmann had not pitched in the April 28, when a loss to the Cubs dropped him to 0-4 with a 9.15 ERA. He struggled just as mightily after a demotion to Triple-A Colorado Springs, but earned a September callup by posting a 2.51 ERA in 13 starts for Double-A Biloxi. He’s been idle since rejoining the team on Sept. 6.

“Obviously when you have 13 guys in the bullpen, there’s not enough innings for 13 guys,” said Brewers manager Craig Counsell, including rehabbing reliever Michael Blazek in his count. “And our starters have been pitching well. So there’s just not enough innings. We anticipated it.

“Taylor threw along with Blazek in a simulated [game], so we got him two innings against hitters on Monday. … We kind of play the games, and then at some point, if we’re not getting them into a game, they’re throwing on the side. That’s the best we can do.”

After this road trip, the Brewers have six games at home against the Pirates and Reds, then …

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