Brewers manager Craig Counsell told reporters Sunday that Williams is sore after being hit in the biceps during Saturday's game against the Cubs and will need to throw before Sunday's game to determine his availability, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Brandon Woodruff: Strong six innings in season debut
Apr 1st
Woodruff took a no-decision versus the Cubs on Saturday despite allowing just one run on three hits and a walk in six innings while striking out eight.
Taylor (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
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Adrian Houser: Goes on IL
Mar 29th
Brewers manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Houser (groin) will open the season on the 15-day injured list and is expected to miss about three weeks, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
#1 P
Freddy Peralta: Fires 4.2 scoreless frames
Mar 28th
Peralta tossed 4.2 scoreless innings in Tuesday's exhibition season finale. He allowed four hits and posted a 5:1 K:BB.
#1 SS
Willy Adames: Ends spring on high note
Mar 28th
Adames went 2-for-3 with a double and a run in Tuesday's spring finale.
Happ went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Brewers.
#1 SS
Dansby Swanson: Three more hits Saturday
Apr 2nd
Swanson went 3-for-4 with a double in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Brewers.
#1 P
Justin Steele: Six scoreless in season debut
Apr 1st
Steele struck out eight batters in six scoreless innings Saturday against the Brewers, walking one and allowing three hits. He did not factor in to the decision.
#1 DH
Seiya Suzuki: Playing in extended spring games
Apr 1st
Suzuki (oblique) will get some at-bats in extended spring games over the next couple days, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.
Thompson did not allow a run across seven Cactus League innings. He gave up two hits and two walks while striking out seven.
#4 BP
Drew Smyly: Struggles in final spring start
Mar 28th
Smyly allowed five runs (four earned) on 10 hits across four innings in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. He walked one and struck out three.
#1 2B
Nico Hoerner: Inks three-year extension
Mar 27th
Hoerner agreed to a three-year, $35 million contract extension with the Cubs on Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Manager David Ross confirmed Monday that Assad will be included on the Cubs' Opening Day roster but will fill a bullpen role, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.