Kyle Harrison’s recent results have created questions about his role with the Milwaukee Brewers, but manager Pat Murphy is not giving up on the left-hander.

Harrison has struggled since returning from a left forearm injury, eventually prompting Milwaukee to move him from the starting rotation to the bullpen.

His first relief appearance only increased the concerns.

Harrison allowed four runs on four hits without recording an out against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.

Despite that performance, Murphy remains confident Harrison can work through the difficult stretch.

According to Todd Rosiak from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Murphy told Harrison that the Brewers would get the situation straightened out and described his recent problems as a rough patch they needed to work through.

“We’ll get this straight," Murphy said. "This will happen. We’re going through a rough patch.”

Murphy identified an interesting contrast in Harrison’s recent performances.

His velocity has increased, but his command has deteriorated.

The Brewers manager believes confidence may be contributing to those execution problems, explaining that a lack of confidence can eventually begin affecting a pitcher physically.

“It’s an outgrowth of maybe lack of confidence, and it affects your physical a little bit,” Murphy said.

The current version of Harrison is significantly different from the one Milwaukee watched earlier this season.

Through the end of June, Harrison had a 2.57 ERA in 77 innings over 15 starts and had established himself as one of the Brewers’ better starting pitchers.

His season changed after he experienced left forearm tightness.

Harrison missed 25 days before returning, and the results since then have been difficult.

He has given up 17 earned runs in his last 7.1 innings over three appearances (two starts).

That stretch included a particularly damaging outing against the Chicago Cubs on Aug. 31.

Harrison allowed nine earned runs on 10 hits (five home runs) in 3.2 innings to take the loss as Milwaukee suffered a 17-3 road defeat.

For the season, Harrison is 10-4 with a 3.98 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 110.2 innings over 24 appearances (23 starts).

Milwaukee now needs to determine whether he can regain enough consistency to become part of its postseason pitching plans.

The Brewers have already clinched a postseason berth and own MLB’s best record at 93-57, giving Murphy some time to work with Harrison before October.

Harrison can create difficult angles for hitters and possesses enough velocity to attack aggressively when his delivery is synchronized.

His ability to change eye levels can make his fastball more effective while creating opportunities for his secondary pitches.

Command is what connects everything.

When Harrison locates properly, hitters have difficulty getting comfortable because he can move pitches around the zone and disrupt their timing.

His current problems therefore appear especially significant because increased velocity means little if he cannot consistently place the baseball where he intends.

The move to relief could potentially simplify that challenge.

Shorter appearances can allow Harrison to attack without worrying about navigating a lineup multiple times, while also giving Milwaukee opportunities to use him in favorable situations.

Murphy clearly believes the pitcher who succeeded earlier this season is still there.

The Brewers now have the remaining regular season games to help Harrison find him again.