Ryan Braun

Ryan Braun went 1-for-3 with a RBI double during the Brewers' 6-3 loss to the Phillies on Sunday afternoon.

Fantasy Impact

Braun started in back-to-back games in Philadelphia after missing three straight games while he was nursing calf and wrist soreness. He went 4-for-6 with a pair of doubles and a home run in the series. Bruan will continue to get some days off as needed but is productive for fantasy owners when he is in the lineup. Monitor his status in daily leagues and have a fill-in option on days that he sits out.

Ryan Braun received a day off on Wednesday after playing in five straight games. He continues to manage through some soreness in his calf and wrist.

Fantasy Impact

The Brewers will continue to manage Braun's playing time by giving him a day or two off per week to try to keep him on the field and off the DL. Braun has recorded one hit in each of his five games since the All-Star break including a home run and a steal. He will likely return to the starting lineup for the series finale against the Pirates on Thursday.

Ryan Braun went 1-for-3 with a single, walk and stolen base during the Brewers' 5-2 loss to the Phillies on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

The stolen base was Braun's fifth of the season and his first steal attempt since he returned from the DL with a calf injury. This is a good sign that Braun is feeling fully recovered from the calf injury. Braun and the Brewers travel to Pittsburgh on Monday to start a 10-game road trip. Braun has hit 13 home runs in 72 career games in Pittsburgh.

Ryan Braun went 1-for-4 with a Grand Slam in the Brewers' 9-6 win over the Phillies Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Braun's slam capped off an eight run second inning for the crew. He now has eleven home runs and thirty RBIs on the season over 165 PAs. If he stays healthy Braun should provide elite production for the remainder of the season.

Ryan Braun left Saturday's game with some calf tightness and was held out of the lineup on Sunday. Brewers' manager Craig Consell is optimistic that Braun will be ready to play during the first game after the All-Star break on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Braun has been on the DL twice this season with injuries to the same calf so there is some cause for concern. He will get the All-Star break to allow it to heal and it doesn't sound as serious as previous occurrences. Braun has played 40 games over this first half of the season, batting .259 with 10 homers and 23 RBIs. The first-place Brewers and fantasy owners need a healthy Braun for the rest of the season.