Bradley joins Brewers as Cain faces quadriceps issue
The Milwaukee Brewers believe they have room for more than one Gold Glove center fielder in their outfieldMARCH 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LORENZO CAIN
May not make Opening Day Cain (quadriceps) was completely shut down for the past week, and time is getting tight for him to be up to speed by Opening Day, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Impact The quadriceps issue was first reported last week but was referred to as "very minor" at the time. Both Cain and manager Craig Counsell remains optimistic that Cain will be ready to go for the season opener, but that now sounds far from guaranteed. It makes plenty of sense that Cain would be slow to get up to speed this spring, as he turns 35 in April and has played just five regular-season games in the last 17 months after opting out early in the 2020 season. The Brewers will likely manage him carefully, especially in the early part of the season, something the recent signing of Jackie Bradley will help make possible.
MARCH 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
AP source: Bradley agrees to $24M, 2-year deal with Brewers
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Tending to quad injury Cain is battling a minor quadriceps injury early on during spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Impact According to a source familiar with the situation, Cain's injury is described as "tightness" and considered "very minor." The Brewers could bring Cain along slowly while he manages the injury, especially after he played just five games in 2020 before opting out of the season due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, Milwaukee signed free-agent outfielder Jackie Bradley on Thursday, and his arrival could mean that Cain receives more frequent days off during his age-35 season.
MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Easing into game action Cain won't get into a Cactus League game until Monday at the earliest, Sophia Minnaert of Fox Sports Wisconsin reports.
Impact Cain isn't dealing with any injury, but the Brewers are understandably bringing him along slowly given his age (34) and the fact that he barely played last season after opting out just five games into the campaign. There's no reason at this point to fear that his readiness for Opening Day is under any serious threat.
MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brewers CF Cain has no regrets about opting out last season
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In camp as expected Cain is in Brewers camp as expected after opting out of the 2020 season, Andy McCullough of The Athletic reports.
Impact Cain opted out of last season after playing five games, making him one of the highest-profile players to do so. He indicated over the winter that he expected to return to the field and he has indeed made good on that promise. Exactly what he has left in the tank remains to be seen, as he'll turn 35 in April and posted a modest 83 wRC+ (the product of a .260/.325/.372) in his last full season back in 2019.
FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
'A person with presence': Lorenzo Cain returns to the Brewers with renewed purpose During his time away from the sport in 2020, the Milwaukee outfielder says he underwent something of a spiritual reawakening.
FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Price, Posey, MLBers who opted out for virus excited for '21
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Counsell counting on Brewers hitters to bounce back
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Brewers shore up infield by adding ex-Cards 2B Kolten Wong
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Brewers' Craig Counsell: Christian Yelich will 'be better,' Lorenzo Cain returns Counsell addressed several topics Thursday, including Ryan Braun's return, bullpen moves and what the plans are for a DH.
DECEMBER 18, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Should be ready for 2021 Cain (opt out) is expected to be ready to play in 2021, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Impact Cain was off to a hot start in 2020, but he opted out after just six games. However, manager Craig Counsell said Thursday that Cain has been working out in preparation for the 2021 campaign, and he's expected to be ready to play when the season gets underway. Assuming he plays in 2021, the 34-year-old should serve as the Brewers' starting center fielder once again.
DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Abreu, Moncada HR; White Sox spoil Brewers home opener, 6-4
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Counsell: Murphy released from hospital after heart attack
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St Louis series at Detroit off after positive Cards tests
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Brewers' Pat Murphy 'resting comfortably' after heart attack
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Leading Off: Phillies end layoff, visit Judge, Cole, Yankees
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Moved to restricted list The Brewers placed Cain (personal) on the restricted list Saturday.
Impact Cain's addition to the restricted list was a formality after he informed the team Saturday that he would opt out of the 2020 season. The Brewers are expected to proceed with Ben Gamel as their primary center fielder for the remainder of the campaign.
AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
2020 MLB Season: A survival of the fittest Lorenzo Cain's COVID-related departure intensifies the sense that the 2020 MLB pennant race has, more than anything, become a survival test....
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LEADING OFF: Reds-Tigers debut MLB's 7-inning doubleheaders
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Lorenzo Cain issues statement after opting out of 2020 season The Brewers’ veteran outfielder explains his decision to opt out after coronavirus hits close to home
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