OMAR NARVÁEZ NEWS

Expected to miss two weeks Narvaez's strained left hamstring is expected to keep him out for roughly two weeks, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Narvaez will be eligible to return from the injured list May 11, but it looks as though he'll need at least a few more days than that. Mario Feliciano and Luke Maile will be the Brewers' backstops for now, though Manny Pina is expected to return from his fractured toe within a week.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured list Narvaez was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring Saturday.

Impact Narvaez left Friday's game against the Dodgers with the injury, which was deemed to be serious enough to sideline him for at least 10 days following additional tests. He'll be eligible to return May 11, but it's not yet clear whether or not that's a realistic possibility. Mario Feliciano was recalled in a corresponding move and will back up Luke Maile during his time with the team.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for additional tests Narvaez (hamstring) will undergo additional testing on his left hamstring Saturday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Narvaez was removed from Friday's win over the Dodgers in the bottom of the sixth inning after he experienced hamstring tightness while running to first base. If Narvaez is unable to play Saturday, Luke Maile could take over behind the dish for Milwaukee.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Woodruff expected to start as Milwaukee hosts Los Angeles

The Dodgers will start Dustin May on Saturday and the Brewers are expected to counter with Brandon Woodruff

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with left hamstring issue Narvaez left Friday's game against the Dodgers due to left hamstring tightness, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Narvaez suffered the injury while running out a single in the bottom of the sixth inning, and he was immediately removed from the game after reaching first base. Prior to his departure, he went 1-for-3 with a strikeout. It's not yet clear whether Narvaez will be forced to miss additional time.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Narvaez exited Friday's game against the Dodgers with an apparent left leg injury, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.

Impact Narvaez singled in the bottom of the sixth inning, but he grabbed his left leg after reaching first base and was replaced by a pinch runner. The nature and severity of the issue aren't yet clear.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles faces Milwaukee, looks to build on Bauer's solid performance

Los Angeles looks to follow up a strong showing by Thursday starter Trevor Bauer

APRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles visits Milwaukee, aims to build on Kershaw's strong performance

Los Angeles looks to follow up a dominant performance by Wednesday starter Clayton Kershaw

APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alcantara expected to start for the Marlins against Brewers

The Marlins will start Sandy Alcantara on Wednesday and the Brewers are expected to counter with Zack Godley

APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manny Piña — C Thanks to Omar Narvaez's success both at and behind the plate this season, as well as a lengthy stretch of facing right-handed starters, vet...

APRIL 27, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Heads to bench Narvaez is not starting Monday against the Marlins, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's possible Narvaez, who swings left-handed, could platoon with the right-handed Manny Pina going forward. The Brewers haven't had the chance to show off any potential platoons so far this season, as they somehow managed to face 21 straight righties to open the season before facing southpaw Trevor Rogers on Monday.

APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rogers scheduled to start for Miami against Milwaukee

The Marlins will start Trevor Rogers on Monday while the Brewers are expected to counter with Corbin Burnes

APRIL 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Woodruff scheduled to start for Brewers at Cubs

The Brewers will start Brandon Woodruff on Sunday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Jake Arrieta

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receives breather Friday Narvaez is not in the lineup Friday against the Cubs, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 29-year-old went 6-for-12 with a homer, a double and four RBI while starting all three games in San Diego earlier in the week, so he'll receive an extra day off Friday after Thursday's scheduled off day. Manny Pina will start behind the plate in of Narvaez in the series opener at Chicago.

APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cranks third home run Narvaez went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 4-2 victory over the Padres.

Impact Narvaez is the hottest offensive player for the Brewers right now. His two-run home run off Keone Kela ended up being all the Brewers needed to win. The catcher is batting .396 with an OPS of 1.059. In addition, he is batting .467 with a home run and four RBI in his last five games.

APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Narvaez, Peterson homer, Brewers win 4-2 to sweep Padres

Omar Narvaez hit a two-run homer and and Jace Peterson added a solo shot for the Milwaukee Brewers, who beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 to complete a three-game sweep

APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plates two in three-hit night Narvaez went 3-for-4 with two RBI in the 6-0 win over the Padres on Tuesday.

Impact Narvaez has turned the tide from his struggles at the plate last year. He leads the Brewers with 17 hits and is slashing .386/.451/.996 in 51 plate appearances. The Brewers signed him in 2020 hoping to be able to produce offensively and he is amongst the leaders in multiple batting categories for catchers.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Narvaez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Narvaez looks to be getting a routine maintenance day after he caught in each of the team's last three games. Manny Pina will get a turn behind the dish in Sunday's series finale, forming a battery with Freddy Peralta.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to produce Narvaez went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Cubs.

Impact Narvaez ended his three-game hitting streak Tuesday, but he found a way to produce in this one and he's now hit safely in eight of his first 10 contests. The backstop is hitting .414 with a 1.091 OPS through his first 33 plate appearances in 2021.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Tuesday Narvaez is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Cubs, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Narvaez is off to a hot start following a very disappointing 2020 campaign, posting a 1.197 OPS through 29 plate appearances. He's been the clear number one option behind the plate thus far this season, starting seven of the first 11 games. Manny Pina will make his fourth start of the year Tuesday.

APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Sunday Narvaez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals.

Impact Narvaez started the first two games of the series but will head to the bench for the finale after going 3-for-7 with a run and two walks. Manny Pina will start behind the plate and bat sixth Sunday for Milwaukee.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Receives breather Narvaez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Narvaez looks to be getting a routine maintenance day after drawing starts behind the plate in both of the first two games of the series in Chicago. Backup catcher Manny Pina will enter the lineup Wednesday in place of Narvaez, who slugged a home run in both of his starts against the Cubs.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard again Narvaez went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and one walk in Tuesday's win over the Cubs.

Impact Narvaez took Adbert Alzolay deep in the fourth inning to notch his second home run of the season and second long ball in as many games. He's gotten off to a hot start with the bat overall, recording at least one hit all four of his starts.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Peralta pitches 5 innings as Brewers blank Cubs 4-0

Freddy Peralta pitched five sharp innings, Travis Shaw hit a three-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0 to stop a three-game slide

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Launches first homer Narvaez went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Cubs.

Impact He took Jason Adam deep in the seventh inning to provide the Brewers with their only offense of the night. Narvaez has hits in all three of his starts to begin the season, going 5-for-11 with one homer and four RBI.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE