Braun's shoulder issue, according to manager Craig Counsell, is not major, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

While the report does not indicate whether Braun has put the injury behind him, it does not seem like it will be something that affects him whenever the regular season gets underway. Braun, provided he is healthy, will open the season sharing playing time both in right field with Avisail Garcia and at first base with Justin Smoak.

Braun has some rotator cuff soreness in his right shoulder that somewhat hampers his ability to throw, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 36-year-old made his spring debut Sunday against the Angels as a designated hitter, and it remains unclear when he'll begin playing in the field this spring. Braun has been working out in right field and at first base in preparation for a multi-positional role in 2020. The veteran has expressed that he doesn't feel as though he needs many at-bats this spring to get ready for his fourteenth campaign with Milwaukee.

Braun will make his spring debut Sunday against the Angels, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Braun is expected to serve as the designated hitter Sunday. The delayed start to his spring isn't injury-related; like many veterans, he doesn't feel as though he needs many at-bats to get ready for the start of the regular season. He remains a useful fantasy option heading into his age-36 season, as he's stolen at least 11 bags in each of the last three seasons while hitting .270 with an average of 19.7 homers.

Ryan Braun is expected to make his Cactus League debut later this week, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the Brewers playing home games Friday, Saturday and Sunday, manager Craig Counsell felt that such a return would give Braun plenty of time to have enough at-bats to be ready for Opening Day. The 36-year-old is expected to play right field and first base during the 2020 season, so it will be interesting to see how he is used for the remainder of spring training. Braun is coming off his 13th campaign in Milwaukee after hitting .285/.343/.505 with 22 home runs, 75 RBI and 70 runs scored in 504 plate appearances last season.

Braun is expected to play right field and first base in 2020, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Craig Counsell said Monday that the plan for 2020 is to play Christian Yelich in left field and Lorenzo Cain in center while Braun and Avisail Garcia share time in right field. Garcia is also expected to occasionally spell Cain in center field, while Braun will likely see time at first base in order to keep his bat in the lineup. The veteran has experience at both positions; he served as Milwaukee's primary right fielder in 2014 and 2015, and saw limited time at first base in 2018.

Manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday that Braun could work at first base in 2020, but he won't be the team's primary option, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Braun seemed likely to see some time at first base after the Brewers sent Jesus Aguilar to the Rays at the trade deadline, but Eric Thames and Yasmani Grandal handled the bulk of the work down the stretch. The Brewers declined Thames' option for 2020 and Grandal signed a massive deal with the White Sox, leaving the team with no real internal options at first base. The veteran outfielder has 17 career appearances at first base, so the team is unlikely to begin utilizing him in an everyday role. Braun is coming off his best season since 2016, posting a .285/.343/.505 slash line with 22 home runs and 11 stolen bases in 144 games.

Braun (calf) has made the Brewers' wild-card roster, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Braun left Friday's game against the Rockies with left calf discomfort and didn't take part in either of the final two games of the season, but he's available as expected for Tuesday's game against the Nationals. The Brewers' lineup has yet to be released, but Braun is likely to be part of it.

Manager Craig Counsell said Braun (calf) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's Wild Card game against the Nationals, Sophia Minnaert of Fox Sports Wisconsin reports.

EDGE Analysis

Braun missed the final two games of the season with a left calf strain, but Counsell said there's no concern regarding his availability for Tuesday's must-win game. The veteran outfielder ended the season on a six-game hitting streak, slashing .563/.632/1.125 with two home runs, three doubles and nine RBI over that stretch.

Braun was diagnosed with a mild left calf strain and hopes to be back for the start of the postseason, Robert Murray of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Braun suffered the injury Friday, but an MRI revealed that the issue wasn't particularly serious Saturday. He won't be back in the lineup Sunday for the final game of the regular season but could be available for the start of the playoffs. The Brewers don't yet know if their postseason will begin in the Wild Card game or in the divisional round, as they sit one game behind the Cardinals with two games left to play.

Braun (calf) is not in the lineup Saturday against Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Braun left Friday's game with left calf discomfort and will sit for at least one game. He's scheduled for an MRI, the results of which have not yet been released. Ben Gamel starts in left field in his absence.