Impact Narvaez started the past three games and will receive the day off Saturday. Manny Pina will catch for Corbin Burnes and bat sixth in his place.
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Omar Narváez - Not in Saturday's lineup Narvaez is out of the lineup Saturday versus the Cubs, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Avisaíl García - Sitting again Saturday Garcia (back) is out of the lineup Saturday against the Cubs, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Impact Garcia was pulled from Tuesday's contest with lower-back spasms and hasn't seen the field since exiting that game. Jace Peterson will receive another start in right field for the Brewers in his continued absence.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tyrone Taylor - Remains on rehab assignment Taylor (oblique) will remain on his rehab assignment at Triple-A Nashville for the near future, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 27-year-old began the rehab stint Sept. 10 and is 2-for-7 with a walk through three games as he returns from the oblique strain that landed him on the shelf in mid-August. Taylor appears to be nearing full health, if he's not already fully recovered, but he'll continue the rehab assignment in the minors as a way to get regular playing time as opposed to serving in a reserve role for the big-league club.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Timmy Lopes - Back with big-league club Lopes was recalled by Milwaukee from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.
Impact Lopes has spent the majority of the season in Nashville, where he's hit just .223/.303/.404 across 356 plate appearances. However, he's able to play all over the field defensively, a positive with Avisail Garcia (back) currently sidelined. Luke Maile was optioned to Triple-A Nashville in the corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Luke Maile - Optioned to minors Maile was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.
Impact Maile had served as the team's third catcher since being recalled Sept. 12. He made only one appearance in that span, collecting one hit in two at-bats and scoring two runs. With Avisail Garcia (back) out of the lineup for the last few days, the team called up Tim Lopes to serve as a versatile bench option.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Cain - Steals base in win Cain went 1-for-4 with a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 8-5 win over the Cubs.
Impact Cain singled home a run, stole a base and then later scored during a four-run eighth inning for the Brewers. The 35-year-old now has 12 steals on the year and has been going strong in September, as he's slashing .324/.419/.541 with two homers, 10 RBI, seven runs scored and 6:6 BB:K over 11 games. Cain should continue to be an everyday fixture in the lineup given his ability to impact a game on both offense and defense.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Urías - Plates three in win Urias went 2-for-3 with a walk, three RBI and a run scored in Friday's 8-5 win over the Cubs.
Impact Urias grounded out his first time up and then reached in the fourth, fifth and eighth inning as the Brewers came back from down 4-0 to win. Friday was Urias' second three-RBI performance over his last six games and his third multi-RBI game this month. He continues to improve at the plate and is slashing .250/.340/.442 with 46 extra-base hits, 68 RBI, 72 runs scored, five steals and 55:107 BB:K over 519 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kolten Wong - Posts three-hit day Wong went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 8-5 win over the Cubs.
Impact Wong was one of two Brewers hitters to record multiple hits Friday -- his fourth multi-hit game in September -- after he knocked a double in the fourth and then a two-run single in the eighth to give his squad its first lead of the game. The 30-year-old is in the midst of another solid season, as he's slashing .22 0/.340/.458 with 43 extra-base hits, 46 RBI, 62 runs scored and 25:77 BB:K over 438 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Adrian Houser - Hit hard Friday Houser allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits and two walks while striking out three over four innings Friday against the Cubs. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Houser kept the Cubs off the scoreboard until the fourth, when the North Siders piled on four runs in the inning. Houser came back out for the fifth and allowed a leadoff home run to Frank Schwindel and then walked Ian Happ before his day was officially over. The 28-year-old had one of his worst outings of the year and was luckily saved by some late-game offense from his team. Houser now owns a 3.43 ERA 1.29 WHIP, and 101:60 K:BB over 131.1 innings. Houser has only taken one loss in his last 17 appearances.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Ashby - Earns win Friday Ashby (3-0) allowed no runs on three hits and struck out five over three innings to pick up the win over the Cubs on Friday.
Impact Ashby entered to begin the sixth with the Brewers down a run and kept his squad in the game by firing three scoreless innings. The Brewers would end up scoring four runs in the eighth, awarding Ashby his third win since Aug. 29. The 23-year-old was knocked around for four runs by the Cubs in his MLB debut but since then has a 1.42 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 28:4 K:BB over 25.1 innings. He's made four starts this year but also remains a long-relief option if needed.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Hader - Records 32nd save Hader allowed one hit but tossed a scoreless ninth to pick up his 32nd save of the year Friday against the Cubs.
Impact Hader entered to pitch the ninth after the Brewers scored four runs in the eighth to take an 8-5 lead. Rafael Ortega reached on an infield single to leadoff but Hader was able to retire the next three batters in order to end the game. The 27-year-old has closed out 32 of his 33 save chances this year and has a 1.37 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 90:22 K:BB over 52.2 innings.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel It wouldn't have been the end of the world to lose the opener of their final home stand but the Brewers still felt better about beating the Cubs.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM
LEADING OFF: Scherzer unbeaten with Dodgers, faces Reds
Max Scherzer has dominated since being traded to the Dodgers, and tries to extend his streak of success when he pitches Saturday at Cincinnati in a matchup with playoff implication...SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Burnes expected to start for Milwaukee against Chicago
The Brewers will send Corbin Burnes to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Justin Steele the startSEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brewers rally to top Cubs 8-5, move closer to division title Kolten Wong hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers moved closer to a playoff berth by beating...
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Brewers rally to top Cubs 8-5, move closer to division title
Kolten Wong hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers moved closer to a playoff berth by beating the Chicago Cubs 8-5SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brett Anderson - Throws bullpen Friday Anderson (shoulder) simulated multiple innings in a bullpen session on Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Impact Manager Craig Counsell said the club is still pondering whether to put the southpaw back in the starting rotation or have him throw another bullpen first. If they decide on the first option, Anderson would likely take the ball at some point during the upcoming series against the Cardinals. The Brewers should clarify their pitching plans in the coming days.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Willy Adames - Trending toward Monday return Manager Craig Counsell said that Adames (quadriceps) will participate in pregame workouts over the weekend before likely being activated from the 10-day injured list for Monday's g...
Impact Counsell said earlier in the week that the club was hoping to have Adames back at some point during the series against St. Louis, and now they have zoned in on Monday as the target return date for the shortstop. Assuming he's activated early next week as planned, Adames should assume his everyday duties at shortstop during the final two weeks of the regular season and into the playoffs.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brewers starter Brett Anderson is almost ready to pitch again He could return to action on Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM
Avisaíl García expected to return to the Brewers on Saturday Rightfielder has been out with lower back tightness.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM
Barring anything unforeseen, Brewers expect Willy Adames to return to action Monday against Cards Brewers shortstop Willy Adames is making great progress in his recovery from a quadriceps strain and is expected back in the lineup Monday.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM
Live coverage: Brewers vs. Cubs in the first of a three-game series at American Family Field The Milwaukee Brewers face the Chicago Cubs in the first of a three-game series. Get live updates from American Family Field.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM
Avisaíl García - Remains sidelined Garcia (back) remains on the bench for Friday's game against the Cubs, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Impact Garcia left Tuesday's game against the Tigers with back spasms and didn't play in Wednesday's contest. He's evidently still not ready to go even after Thursday's off day, so Jace Peterson will make another start in right field.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Houser expected to start as Milwaukee hosts Chicago
The Cubs will start Zach Davies on Friday and the Brewers are expected to counter with Adrian HouserSEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fantasy baseball adds & drops: Last calls for Nicky Lopez, Eric Lauer, paying up for Garrett Hampson and more With the MLB season nearing an end, Scott Engel suggests loosening the purse strings this week for top waiver targets like Garrett Hampson.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
