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Live coverage: The Brewers continue their series with the Braves in Atlanta, seeking their fifth straight winThe Brewers look to win their fifth straight game when they play the Atlanta Braves Saturday night at Truist Park.
Justin Topa - Rehab progresses to Triple-ATopa (elbow) has been transferred to Triple-A Nashville to continue his rehab assignment.
ImpactThe Brewers announced last weekend that Topa is still several weeks away from his return, but he continues to make good progress in his rehab. The right-hander's promotion to Triple-A could represent the final step in his rehab process, but he'll likely require several appearances before he's cleared to return to the majors.
JULY 31, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Hunter Strickland - Tests positive for COVID-19Strickland tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
ImpactManager Craig Counsell revealed that Strickland is vaccinated, but he still tested positive for COVID-19 after he recently reported feeling symptoms. The right-hander wasn't placed on the COVID-19 IL with teammates Jake Cousins and Jandel Gustave on Saturday, but he'll be away from the team until he clears the league's health and safety protocols.
JULY 31, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Jandel Gustave - Placed on COVID-19 ILGustave was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday.
ImpactGustave is considered a close contact after teammates Hunter Strickland and Jake Cousins tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, so he'll be away from the team. As long as the 28-year-old doesn't test positive for the virus, he'll be able to return as soon as he clears the league's protocols.
JULY 31, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Jake Cousins - Tests positive for COVID-19Cousins was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday.
ImpactPer Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, Cousins has tested positive for the virus himself. That indicates he'll miss more than just a day or two, though exactly when he'll return is unclear.
JULY 31, 2021•ROTOWIRE
For second time in five days, the Brewers have lost players to positive COVID-19 testsRelievers Hunter Strickland, Jake Cousins are quarantined after testing positive, and reliever Jandel Gustave is out due to close contact.
JULY 31, 2021•JSONLINE.COM
2 more Brewers positive for virus; Strickland, Cousins out
Milwaukee Brewers pitchers Jake Cousins and Hunter Strickland have tested positive for COVID-19 and will be placed in quarantineJULY 31, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
