Henderson's playoff experience fuels his drive for 2026. Aiming for a healthy, impactful season with the Brewers.
Logan Henderson didn’t take the mound during the Brewers’ run to the National League Championship Series, but simply being available late into October felt like a meaningful step forward. For the 23-year-old right-hander, the experience served as motivation as he turns the page toward what he hopes will be a healthy and productive 2026 season.
Despite already reaching the Majors, Henderson will still carry rookie eligibility into next year. Ranked No. 5 on MLB Pipeline’s Brewers Top 30 Prospects list, he briefly cracked the overall Top 100 in 2025 and showed why during his first taste of big league action. Henderson made his MLB debut in April and impressed immediately, posting a 3–0 record with a 1.78 ERA across five starts for Milwaukee. His regular season came to an early end in August, however, when a right flexor strain forced him onto the injured list.
Henderson last pitched for the Brewers on August 3, but the club’s extended postseason run gave him an unexpected opportunity to continue progressing. By mid-September, he was back throwing bullpen sessions, and soon after faced hitters at the organization’s complex in Phoenix. He was part of a group of extra players participating in what the Brewers loosely referred to as a “stay ready” camp, designed to keep depth options sharp should the need arise.
Those workouts went well enough that Henderson was recalled to Milwaukee ahead of the NLCS against the Dodgers, reinforcing the club’s confidence in his recovery and readiness. While he didn’t appear in a game, finishing the season healthy was a significant milestone—particularly given his injury history. Henderson was limited to just seven outings in 2022 due to a right elbow issue that ultimately did not require surgery.
Looking ahead, Henderson could play a meaningful role in Milwaukee’s pitching plans for 2026. With questions surrounding Brandon Woodruff’s health and ongoing speculation about Freddy Peralta’s future, the Brewers may lean heavily on a group of young arms. Alongside Henderson are fellow right-handers Jacob Misiorowski and Chad Patrick, as well as left-hander Robert Gasser.
This offseason, Henderson has been focused on expanding his pitch mix. While his fastball and changeup remain his foundation, he has continued to work on a cutter and is gradually reincorporating a curveball. His slider also gives him another reliable option as he refines his arsenal.
Fully healthy entering the winter, Henderson is expected to resume throwing off a mound in late December or early January. He’s training alongside Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti, a former high school teammate whose season was also cut short by elbow trouble—making the offseason process a shared pursuit of durability and progress.