Kratz went 1-for-4 in Wednesday's victory over the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Kratz got off to a quick start with the bat after joining the Brewers in late May, but things have not gone well since then, as he owns a .171/.198/.195 slash line in 27 games since June 13. Kratz has played well defensively and continues to share the playing time behind the plate with Manny Pina, but his ratios certainly aren't helping any fantasy players.

Kratz went 0-for-2 with a walk, two RBI and a run scored Monday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Kratz managed the productive night despite not recording a hit, relying on a sacrifice fly and groundout to drive in his two runs. He has returned his customary role as the backup catcher with the return of Manny Pina, though he has started two of the past four games while Pina is eased back into action.

Kratz is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

With Manny Pina returning from the 10-day disabled list Friday, Kratz will fade back into the No. 2 role after seeing the bulk of the action behind the plate while Pina was sidelined. The backup role will likely only afford Kratz a couple starts per week, making him unworthy of consideration in most fantasy settings.

Kratz is not in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Jacob Nottingham will step in behind the plate to catch for starter Brent Suter. Kratz went 1-for-4 in Game 1. The playing time at catcher has been divvied up pretty evenly since Manny Pina (biceps) hit the disabled list and that close split figures to continue for a while yet after the break.

Kratz is out of the lineup against Pittsburgh on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Kratz will receive a standard day off after going 2-for-4 with one run scored and a stolen base during Thursday's loss. In his absence, Jacob Nottingham will catch Junior Guerra and bat eighth.

Kratz will start at catcher and bat eighth Sunday against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

With the Brewers placing Manny Pina (biceps) on the 10-day disabled list Sunday, Kratz will likely act as the team's primary catcher through the All-Star break. Over 58 plate appearances this season, Kratz is slashing .222/.276/.407, which is roughly in line with what the 38-year-old has done through his MLB career.

Kratz went 1-for-4 in the Brewers' loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Kratz swung the bat exceptionally well immediately after joining the Brewers in late May, but he has slowed of late, and his hit Sunday was his first since June 11. He and Manny Pina were sharing the starts behind the plate earlier in June, but Pina started four games in a row prior to Sunday, so Kratz appears to have settled back into more of a traditional backup role.

Kratz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Kratz been fantastic since being acquired by the Brewers on May 25, going 6-for-12 with two home runs in his three starts behind the plate. The 37-year-old is unlikely to see a major uptick in playing, but is certainly building a case to give primary catcher Manny Pina plenty of rest days.

Kratz went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Saturday against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

One day after being traded from the Yankees to the Brewers, Kratz got his first start and also belted his first home run with his new team. He figures to back up Manny Pina behind the plate, but he has shown little offensive punch in the past with a .203/.250/.366 line through 601 career at-bats.

Kratz was sent to the Brewers on Friday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash.

EDGE Analysis

Kratz will head to Milwaukee and figures to back up Manny Pina behind the dish -- the Brewers designated their previous No. 2 catcher, Jett Bandy, for assignment Friday. The veteran catcher hasn't seen much big-league action of late, playing in just four games last season.