Joey Wiemer #28 of the Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers, unexpectedly leading the National League Central, are set to welcome back key players Joey Wiemer and DL Hall from injury.
Joey Wiemer made his first rehab appearance on Thursday at Triple-A Nashville.
According to Rotowire fantasy baseball, Wiemer (knee) went 1-for-3 with a run scored in his first rehab game with Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.
ANALYSIS.
Wiemer has been sidelined since early May with a left knee strain but has made enough progress to test things out in a game. Given the short duration of his absence, his rehab assignment is expected to last only a few days.
The 25-year-old Wiemer had a slow start this season, batting .174 in 23 at-bats over 16 games in a reserve role. He debuted in the majors last season, hitting .204 with 13 home runs in 132 games.
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Additionally, the Brewers announced that left-handed pitcher DL Hall will begin his rehab stint with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, a single-A affiliate, on Sunday.
Hall has been out for nearly a month with a knee issue but is expected to be a key player for the Brewers upon his return. Acquired in the offseason trade that sent Corbin Burnes to the Orioles, Hall has appeared in four games this season with a 0-1 record and a 7.71 ERA. Despite his slow start, his talent is undeniable, and he will have plenty of opportunities to make an impact on Pat Murphy’s team.
The Brewers, with a 26-17 record, will visit the Houston Astros on Friday night at 8:10 p.m. ET.
