Impact Braun returned from a bout of back tightness for one game last Sunday, but he's subsequently sat out the past four contests. Jace Peterson starts in right field Friday for the Brewers.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
May return Saturday Manager Craig Counsell said he hopes Braun (back) is back in the lineup Saturday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Sitting third straight game Braun is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers.
Impact The veteran slugger missed Saturday's contest with lower back tightness and returned to action Sunday, but he's now been on the bench each of the past three games. It's unclear if Braun aggravated this injury or if manager Craig Counsell simply likes other matchups. Ben Gamel starts in right field Wednesday, while Keston Hiura serves as the designated hitter.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting again Braun is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Tigers.
Impact Braun will take a seat for the second consecutive game. Ben Gamel will start in right field in his absence.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Monday's lineup Braun isn't in the lineup Monday against the Pirates.
Impact Braun returned to the lineup Sunday after missing Saturday's game with lower back tightness. However, he'll get a day off Monday with Jace Peterson starting in right field.
AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back in action Sunday Braun (back) is batting cleanup as the designated hitter Sunday against the Pirates.
Impact Bruan was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup with lower back tightness, but it was apparently a minor issue as he'll rejoin the starting nine a day later. The 36-year-old has a .194/.242/.371 slash line with two homers and nine RBI in 18 games.
AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Woodruff scheduled to start for Milwaukee against Pittsburgh
The Pirates will start Steven Brault on Sunday and the Brewers are expected to counter with Brandon WoodruffAUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scratched with back tightness Braun was scratched from Saturday's game against the Pirates with lower back tightness, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Impact The veteran slugger was slated to start in right field and bat fifth, but he was pulled from the lineup due to the back issue. Braun should be considered day-to-day until more is known on the injury. Jace Peterson will start in right field in his place.
AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Smacks three-run homer Braun went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 9-1 win over the Pirates.
Impact Braun gave the Brewers a 4-0 lead in the third inning with his blast off Pirates starter Derek Holland. The 36-year-old Braun is slashing .197/.246/.377 with two homers, nine RBI, four runs scored and a stolen base through 17 games.
AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
On bench for Game 1 Braun is not starting Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Reds.
Impact Braun is slashing .208/.263/.358 with one home run, one steal and six RBI through 14 games this season. Ben Gamel is starting in right field and hitting fifth in his stead.
AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Tuesday Braun is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Reds.
Impact He is hitting .200/.256/.375 with one home run and one steal in 40 at-bats over his last 10 games. Jace Peterson is getting the start in left field while Christian Yelich starts at designated hitter.
AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Out of Friday's lineup Braun is not in the lineup Friday against the Pirates.
Impact Braun started the last five games and went 6-for-21 with one homer, two doubles, three runs, three RBI and a stolen base during that stretch, but he'll head to the bench for the series opener. Keston Hiura will serve as the designated hitter while Luis Urias starts at the keystone.
AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Connects for first homer Braun went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's win over the Twins.
Impact Batting leadoff again for Milwaukee, Braun touched up Rich Hill in the third inning for his first home run of the season. He has now led off against the last two lefties the Brewers have faced; the team has been looking for a solution atop the order, and this arrangement figures to stick against southpaws for now. The veteran has hit fifth or six against righties since his return from an infected finger.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Leading off vs. Lester Braun is starting in right field and leading off Sunday against Jon Lester and the Cubs.
Impact Braun returned to action Saturday, going 2-for-3 with two doubles. He has a career .333 average against Lester and with Ben Gamel in a major slump, it's possible Braun will be in line for more outfield starts going forward.
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Pair of doubles Braun went 2-for-3 with a walk, two doubles and a run scored Saturday against the Cubs.
Impact Braun wasn't rewarded any RBI but came through with his first extra-base hits since returning from the injured list. He's had only sporadic playing time after an 0-for-8 start in his first games back, but showed signs of life at the dish Saturday.
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Out of Friday's lineup Braun is not in the lineup Friday against the Cubs.
Impact Braun was activated off the injured list Tuesday and is 0-for-8 with two strikeouts, and he'll take a seat for the second straight contest Friday. Christian Yelich will serve as Milwaukee's designated hitter while Brock Holt starts in left field.
AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Thursday Braun isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Cubs.
Impact Braun went 0-for-8 with two strikeouts in his first two games since returning from the injured list, and he'll take a seat for the team's series opener at Wrigley Field. Keston Hiura will take over as the designated hitter with Brock Holt entering the lineup at third base.
AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gyorko's blast helps Brewers rally to beat Twins 6-4
Jedd Gyorko blasted a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers came from behind to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expecting minimum IL stay Braun (finger) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Aug. 10, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Impact He is on the IL with an infected right index finger. In the meantime, Logan Morrison and Ryon Healy have been getting extra starts at designated hitter. Upon Braun's activation, manager Craig Counsell said he will get some outfield starts as well, particularly after Lorenzo Cain opted out of the season.
AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Braun Placed on 10-Day Injured List by Brewers Because of Finger Infection On Sunday, the Milwaukee Brewers announced they placed outfielder and first baseman Ryan Braun on the 10-day injured list because of an infe...
AUGUST 2, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
Ryan Braun placed on injured list with infected finger A day after seeing Lorenzo Cain opt out of the season, the Brewers see another bat go down
AUGUST 2, 2020 • BREWCREWBALL.COM
Braun (infected finger) placed on injured list The Brewers placed outfielder Ryan Braun on the 10-day injured list Sunday with an infected right index finger. The move is retroactive to T...
AUGUST 2, 2020 • MLB.COM
Ryan Braun "day to day" on whether he’ll opt out of the 2020 season The veteran slugger provided another clutch moment Monday night, but may not be playing much longer this season
JULY 28, 2020 • BREWCREWBALL.COM
'He's Ryan Braun': What's expected from the Brewers player in a short season? Braun delivered on Monday night, ripping a two-run double in the ninth inning to help the Brewers defeat the Pirates in extra innings.
JULY 28, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Brewers rally past Pirates 6-5 in 11 innings
Eric Sogard doubled home Brock Holt in the 11th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied for a rain-delayed 6-5 win over the Pittsburgh PiratesJULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braun's late heroics lead to win in extras At 36 years old, banged up and hitless to begin his 14th big league season, Ryan Braun still has a flair for the dramatic. On Monday night,...
JULY 28, 2020 • MLB.COM
