Ryan Braun Fantasy Stats

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun visited Brewers camp Monday but is still "strongly leaning" toward retiring, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Braun's visibility at the camp may have led some to believe he is considering playing at some point this year, and he did not close the door on that happening, saying, "Until I get to a point where I've completely made my mind up, I just don't see any sense in making (retirement) official." However, he did ultimately reaffirm his comments from February, when he said he isn't "currently interested in playing" baseball in 2021, and added that his "top priority is parenting." Braun has a Milwaukee franchise-record 352 regular-season home runs in his first 13 big league seasons. Braun hit just .233/.281/.488 with eight home runs, 26 RBI, and 14 runs scored in 139 plate appearances in 2020. As of now, fantasy managers can ignore him.

Free-agent outfielder Ryan Braun isn't ready to retire, but he also said that he's "not currently interested in playing." The 37-year-old became a free agent when the Milwaukee Brewers declined their half of his mutual option for 2021 and gave him a $4 million buyout instead. With no designated hitter currently projected in the National League for 2021, that also hurts Braun's market. The fifth overall pick in the 2005 draft, Braun was the NL Rookie of the Year in 2007, the 2011 NL MVP and won five Silver Slugger awards while making the All-Star team six times. He has a Milwaukee franchise-record 352 regular season home runs in his first 13 big league seasons. Braun hit just .233/.281/.488 with eight home runs, 26 RBI and 14 runs scored in 139 plate appearances in 2020. As of now, fantasy managers can ignore him, as the Brewers first full-squad workout is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 23.

The Milwaukee Brewers declined to pick up veteran outfielder Ryan Braun's $15 million mutual option for the 2021 season on Friday, making him a free agent. The team's career home run leader will now ponder his future and is due a $4 million buyout. the 37-year-old has spent his entire career in Milwaukee and pondered out loud earlier this year that the 2020 season might've been his last in baseball. Braun leads the franchise with 352 career home runs, but he hit a career-low .233 with seven home runs and 27 RBI in 39 games this year while fighting through back issues. His back problem prevented him from playing in the final wild-card loss to the Dodgers. Braun ranks second in Brewers history in RBI (1,154), extra-base hits (809), total bases (3,525) and doubles (408). He ranks third in runs (1,080), hits (1,963), triples (49), steals (216) and walks (586).

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitterRyan Braun(oblique) provided additional clarity on the malady that has sidelined him Thursday versus Los Angeles, saying that he is dealing with a left oblique strain. Due to the nature of the injury, it would be highly surprising if Braun is available off the bench for Game 2 or at all in Game 3 (if necessary) on Friday if Milwaukee can keep their season alive. Tyrone Taylor is starting in right field Thursday and would presumably continue to see starts against left-handed pitching for as long as Braun is sidelined. Check back for an update on his status should the club advance to the NLDS.

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Ryan Braun (back) is being held out of Game 2s starting lineup Thursday in the wild-card series versus the Dodgers and left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Braun was deemed day-to-day after exiting early Wednesday with back stiffness, with his absence confirmed by the presence of Ryon Healy at the DH slot Thursday with Tyrone Taylor taking over in right field. Braun finished the regular season ice cold, going 2-for-23 over his final seven contests. His next chance to return would be Friday if the Brewers can force Game 3, although the condition does sound promising for his availability.

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (back) is not in the lineup on Wednesday. Manager Craig Counsell stated that Braun would need a day off this week to rest his back. Dan Vogelbach is getting the start at designated hitter in the game with Jace Peterson in right field. Braun has been surprisingly productive in September, slashing .340/.373/.745 with five home runs and 16 RBI. He slashed just .170/.228/.358 with only two home runs in August. Expect to see him back in the lineup when the Brewers open up a five-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run in a 6-0 win over the Brewers in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader. Braun didn't start the first game Wednesday, but he packed a punch in the nightcap. Cardinals starter Johan Oviedo allowed the first two batters to reach in the first inning, and Braun made him pay with the homer. The 36-year-old Braun has homered four times in his last six games. He's slashing .240/.295/.521 with six long balls, 22 RBI, 10 runs scored and a stolen base in 29 contests this season.

Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Ryan Braun went 0-for-3 with the game-winning RBI in the Brewers' 1-0 victory over the Cubs on Friday. In a game where the Brewers only recorded four hits, Braun made the difference with a walk-off sacrifice fly. Braun is now slashing .300/.358/.550 through his past seven games. He's providing the Brewers with some stability and veteran leadership as they close in on a playoff spot.

Milwaukee 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 theres 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, Brauns season-long fantasy intrigue is dwindling, making him a deep league only asset.

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Ryan Braun is not among the starting nine for Mondays contest against Pittsburgh and right-hander Trevor Williams. Braun is battling a back injury that has kept him from playing everyday as Jace Peterson will instead man right field with Jedd Gyorko serving as the DH. Manager Craig Counsell noted that Monday was just a day of maintenance for Braun, who will not be heading to the IL due to the ailment. Still, having produced a .588 OPS through his first 19 games, Braun is teetering on the precipice of losing much of his season-long intrigue.