Ryan Braun's Back

[PBRmeASAP]

I think he'll be in tonight. Here's a choice quote from the local rag: http://www.jsonline.com/sports/brewers/44334742.html

As for the MRI, assistant general manager Gord Ash said the Brewers wanted to make sure there was no underlying reason for the continued discomfort in Braun's back.

"We were just trying to rule out any possible reasons for the ongoing pain he is experiencing," Ash said.

Ash said team physician William Raasch did not think Braun's discomfort would be a long-term problem. One of the reasons the Brewers wanted the MRI was to gauge whether they were looking at a probable stint on the disabled list for Braun.

Much like the MRI performed on Braun's troublesome intercostal area in spring training, Ash said the team also wanted some peace of mind for Braun regarding his long-term health status. According to Braun, it was mission accomplished.

"It was nice for me to know there was no structural damage," Braun said. "It's not something I'm risking doing any long-term damage to. That was our main concern."

[PBRmeASAP]

Braun is in the lineup tonight, playing left and batting 3rd.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/44389132.html

[angelo285]

Ryan Braun's Back

[mtxdevil]

Ryan Braun's Back

[metsfan12]

Is this Rib/Back thing going to linger for a long time? Seems Braun struggled early on because of the ST rib thing and then went nuts for awhile before his back started bothering him.