Ryan Braun not sure how long he'll be out

We just spoke with Brewers leftfielder Ryan Braun, who said he wasn't sure how much time he'll miss with his sprained left wrist.

Braun is out of the lineup again tonight for the second consecutive game. He has the wrist heavily taped and is unable to swing the bat but is available to pinch run. On the other hand, Corey Hart (back stiffness) can swing the bat but can't run.

"I hope as soon as possible," said Braun. "I never want to put a timetable on something because you never know. Every injury is different; every injury is unique. You never know how your body is going to respond or what's going to happen.

"I'll do my part; the trainers will do their part and we'll see what happens. The trainers do a great job with us. I have no idea how long it will be. Hopefully, sooner rather than later."

Braun smacked his wrist into Houston first baseman Brett Wallace while legging out an infield hit Sunday in the fourth inning. He stayed in the game but when he reported to the ballpark Monday, the wrist was sore and swollen.

"I showed up and it was sore," he said. "I tried to swing the bat and couldn't swing it. At that point, I knew I wasn't going to be able to play."
In another item, manager Ken Macha opted to move Lorenzo Cain to right field tonight and start newcomer Chris Dickerson in center, as opposed to how the original lineup was posted.

"I know Cain can play (center)," said Macha. "I've seen him do it. I have to let guys play and let my own eyes tell me. I need to see what Dickerson can do."

Dickerson has played plenty of center field in the past but Cain told me he played center only in the minors this season.



(jsonline.com)