4 years agoMilwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Ryan Braun is not a candidate to see time at first base during September, manager Craig Counsell stated Friday. Braun was last among the starting nine last Sunday as the club attempts to manage his perpetual back ailment, but there’s a possibility that he gets back in Saturday versus Cleveland. Despite designating Justin Smoak for assignment, the group of Jedd Gyorko, Daniel Vogelbach, and even Keston Hiura, will man first base ahead of Braun. Combining his .182 average through his first 19 games with his decreased positional flexibility and injury concerns, Braun’s season-long fantasy intrigue is dwindling, making him a deep league only asset.--Jesse Borek
Source: Adam McCalvy