Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy announced on Saturday that he will undergo hip surgery this Thursday, a scheduled day off for the team, followed by a back procedure during the All-Star break. Despite the upcoming operations, Murphy stated he does not anticipate missing any games.

Murphy attributed the discomfort in his back to the hip condition but did not provide specific details regarding either surgery. He acknowledged that the pain had worsened, prompting the decision to seek surgical treatment. “I can’t live like that,” Murphy said, emphasizing the necessity of addressing his health concerns.

At 67 years old, Murphy is in his third season managing the Brewers. Under his leadership, the team currently holds the top position in the National League Central division. He has been recognized as the National League Manager of the Year for the past two seasons. Entering Saturday, Murphy’s record with Milwaukee stood at 235 wins and 162 losses. Including his tenure with the San Diego Padres in 2015, where he posted a 42-54 record, his overall managerial record in Major League Baseball is 277-216.

Murphy was seen sitting in a chair in the Brewers’ dugout during Friday night’s 3-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves, the opener of the weekend series. Milwaukee is scheduled to play three games in Cincinnati from Monday through Wednesday before the team’s day off on Thursday. Following the break, the Brewers will begin a seven-game home stretch.

While Murphy downplayed any impact on his availability, the timing of his surgeries coincides with strategic days off in the schedule, potentially minimizing disruption to the team’s routine during a competitive season.