Murphy to Undergo Hip Replacement Surgery Monday
Brewers manager Pat Murphy postponed his hip replacement from the All-Star break until after the season, and the procedure is scheduled for Monday.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Baseball
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy will have hip replacement surgery on Monday, Nov. 9. He had earlier postponed the procedure, originally scheduled over the All-Star Game break, until after the season.
Why it matters
The surgery comes shortly after a franchise-record 103-win season and a World Series championship for the Brewers. Murphy's health and recovery timeline are of interest to a team preparing for the next season.
The Brewers won a franchise-record 103 games in 2026, the most in the club's history. Murphy's postponed surgery and recovery timeline have not been detailed beyond the Monday date.
The players
Pat Murphy
Pat Murphy is the manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, who led the club to a franchise-record 103 wins and a World Series championship in 2026.
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball franchise based in Milwaukee that won the 2026 World Series.
The details
Murphy had back surgery in late June and was originally scheduled to have hip replacement surgery over the All-Star Game break. He postponed the hip procedure until after the season, and he appeared on NBC's "Today" and "Saturday Night Live" in early November.
Timeline
Late June 2026: Murphy had back surgery.
Oct. 30, 2026: Milwaukee victory parade drew an estimated 700,000 people.
Nov. 2, 2026: Murphy appeared on NBC's "Today."
Nov. 3, 2026: Murphy was interviewed on MLB Network's "Hot Stove."
Monday, Nov. 9, 2026: Murphy's hip replacement surgery is scheduled.
Season Trajectory
The Brewers' franchise-record 103 wins and 2026 World Series title set a high bar for the next season. Murphy's offseason surgery means his recovery will run alongside the team's preparations for the coming year.
Brewers fans will want to track Murphy's recovery timeline, since the manager's availability for spring preparations depends on how quickly he rehabs from the procedure. The surgery date falls during the offseason, so the immediate effect on the club's roster and game schedule is limited.
The takeaway
Murphy's decision to delay surgery until after the season kept him with the team through its championship run, and his procedure now falls in the offseason when recovery is least disruptive to the club.
What happens next
Murphy's hip replacement surgery is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see Milwaukee Baseball coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Journal Sentinel.
