Milwaukee Brewers' Trevor Megill reacts against the New York Mets on Aug. 9 in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash, file)

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee’s José Quintana and Trevor Megill threw to hitters Friday as they attempt to work their way off the injured list while the Brewers sort out their pitching options for the postseason.

Quintana threw 45 pitches while going up and down three times to simulate having worked three innings. Megill worked the equivalent of one inning.

“I thought Quintana looked fantastic,” Brewers manager Pat Murphy said.

Quintana last pitched for the Brewers on Sept. 14 as he deals with an injured left calf. Megill, the All-Star closer recovering from a right flexor strain, made his last appearance Aug. 24.

Given Megill’s long layoff, the Brewers would like to play

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