Frelick (shoulder) joined the Brewers on Tuesday for a workout and will then continue his minor-league rehab assignment, Hunter Baumgardt of Fox Sports 920 Milwaukee reports.
Frelick is already seven games into his rehab assignment, and Tuesday's workout should help to determine how many more minor-league games he'll need before coming off the injured list. The 26-year-old has just five hits in 22 at-bats in his rehab games thus far, though three of those knocks have gone for extra bases.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Closing in on return
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Frelick (shoulder) is slated to begin playing in the outfield at Triple-A Nashville on Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Frelick began playing in rehab games at Triple-A last weekend and has gone 3-for-11 with three walks and three runs scored over four games, though he has served exclusively as a designated hitter up to this point. He still has a few tests left to pass as he ramps up his throwing, but he could be cleared to return from the injured list within the next several days if all goes well.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Nearing rehab assignment
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Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Friday that Frelick (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment soon, Casey Drottar of MLB.com reports.
Murphy noted that Frelick will likely be limited to designated hitter duty initially on his rehab assignment as he works his way back from a right shoulder strain. Frelick played though shoulder discomfort for much of the season before he finally landed on the 10-day injured list in mid-July. He should return before the end of August if he can avoid a setback.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Resumes hitting, throwing
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Frelick (shoulder) began a hitting progression early last week and started a throwing progression Friday, MLB.com reports.
Frelick didn't travel with the Brewers for their West Coast road trip, but he appears to have made some good progress in his recovery from a right shoulder strain while remaining back in Milwaukee. He'll look to increase the intensity and frequency of his activities during the upcoming week and will likely require a brief rehab assignment before returning from the 10-day injured list.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Gets cortisone shot in shoulder
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Frelick was given a cortisone shot in his injured right shoulder Wednesday, Dominic Cotroneo of 620 WTMJ reports.
Frelick also had imaging this week, which did not reveal any new injury beyond a shoulder strain. After a period of rest, the outfielder will do strengthening exercises for his shoulder and rotator cuff. There is no timetable for his return, as the Brewers will wait for Frelick's symptoms to subside before he ramps up baseball activities. Andrew Vaughn has been the biggest playing-time beneficiary from Frelick's absence, drawing regular starts at first base while Jake Bauers plays right field, but it's Luis Lara who is getting the start in right field Friday against the Rockies.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: On IL with shoulder strain
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The Brewers placed Frelick on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right shoulder strain, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Frelick has been playing through pain in his shoulder for multiple months, per Sophia Minnaert of Brewers.tv, and he made an early exit from Friday's win over the Marlins after aggravating the injury while making a throw from the outfield. He's set to undergo further testing to determine the severity of his injury and help establish a clearer timetable for his return. Blake Perkins was recalled from Triple-A Nashville to replenish the Brewers' outfield depth, though Luis Lara could end up receiving most of reps in right field in Frelick's absence.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Could require IL stint
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Manager Pat Murphy said after Friday's win over Miami that he believes Frelick (shoulder) "won't be able to go anytime soon," Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
The Brewers pulled Frelick out of Friday's contest when he reported soreness in his shoulder after making a throw from right field in the fourth inning, and although no decisions have been made just yet, Murphy's comments suggest that the 26-year-old will have to spend some time on the injured list. Frelick will presumably head in for imaging to determine the severity of his injury, at which point a timeline for his return could emerge. In the meantime, Luis Lara figures to receive regular opportunities in the outfield.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: On bench to finish twin bill
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Frelick isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates.
Frelick will get a breather after hitting his fourth home run of the season during Saturday's matinee. While he sits, Luis Lara will start in right field and bat seventh.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Out of lineup versus lefty
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Frelick is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
With southpaw Andrew Abbott toeing the slab, Frelick will ride the bench while in the midst of a six-game hit streak, during which he's gone 9-for-18 with two walks and three doubles. Jake Bauers will take over in right field and bat cleanup.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Out of lineup versus righty
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Frelick is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Cubs.
It's right-hander Colin Rea on the bump for the Cubs, but the left-handed-hitting Frelick will nonetheless begin the series opener on the bench. Jake Bauers is occupying right field for the Brewers, and Andrew Vaughn is in the lineup at first base.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Getting breather Monday
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Frelick isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics.
Frelick is off to a decent start to June, hitting .292 with five RBI, one stolen base and three runs scored in six games, but he'll take a seat Monday with the Brewers set to face off against southpaw Jeffrey Springs. Jake Bauers will draw a rare start in right field in Frelick's place.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Riding pine Saturday
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Frelick isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros.
Frelick has gone 7-for-33 (.212) with six RBI, three runs and three steals across his last 10 games and will now receive a day off. Jake Bauers will replace him as Milwaukee's right fielder, giving Andrew Vaughn a start at first base.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Taking seat against southpaw
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Frelick is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
The left-handed-hitting Frelick will receive a rare day off as the Cardinals send southpaw Matthew Liberatore to the hill. Blake Perkins is getting the call in right field in Frelick's stead.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Homers again Thursday
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Sal Frelick went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 13-1 win over the Diamondbacks.
Frelick added to Milwaukee's offensive outburst with a 402-foot solo shot off Brandon Pfaadt in the seventh inning, long after the game was already in hand. The homer was his third of the season and gives him two long balls over his last three games. Despite the recent power, Frelick's overall production remains modest, as he's now slashing .211/.311/.333 with three homers, nine RBI and 15 runs scored across 105 plate appearances.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Idle against lefty
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Frelick is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
With the Diamondbacks sending southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez to the bump, Frelick will hit the bench along with fellow left-handed hitters Garrett Mitchell and David Hamilton. Greg Jones will draw the start in right field in Frelick's stead.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Reaches four times, homers in win
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Frelick went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk and three runs scored in Tuesday's 13-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
Frelick turned in one of his best games of the season so far, reaching base all four times he came to the plate. The outfielder led off the second inning with a solo homer off Merrill Kelly, his second of the season and first since he homered Opening Day. Despite the impressive performance, Frelick has struggled in April, entering the game batting .203 with an 8:10 BB:K during the month. He's now slashing .217/.323/.313 with two doubles, eight RBI and 14 runs scored across 100 plate appearances.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Sitting out versus left-hander
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Frelick is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays.
The left-handed-hitting Frelick is typically an everyday guy, but he'll receive a day off Thursday as the Blue Jays send southpaw Patrick Corbin to the bump. It will be Luis Matos is right field and batting sixth for the Brewers.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Team optimistic about injury
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The Brewers don't believe Frelick suffered an oblique strain, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Frelick was grimacing in pain after his fourth-inning single in the second game of Saturday's twin bill, and after a visit from the training staff, he exited the contest with what was described as left side tightness. However, the Brewers don't seem to think it's a new injury; Frelick had been dealing with pain in that area coming into Saturday. Testing will likely be needed to confirm the extent of the issue, but he should be considered day-to-day for now.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Clubs homer in loss
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Frelick went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-1 loss to the Cardinals.
Frelick resumed his hitting streak after getting a day off Thursday, and he's now homered in consecutive contests. He's hit safely in seven straight games, going 8-for-26 (.308) with eight RBI in that span. The outfielder is at a .295/.361/.417 slash line, 12 homers, 62 RBI, 75 runs scored and 19 stolen bases across 135 contests this year.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Extends hitting streak to six games
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Frelick went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 9-2 win over the Angels.
Frelick lifted his 11th homer of the season and his first since Aug. 28 versus Arizona. The speedy outfielder is riding a six-game hitting streak, during which he's racked up three extra-base hits and seven RBI. Frelick has been reliable as a table setter all year long for the first-place Brewers, batting .296 with 19 doubles, three triples, 61 RBI, 74 runs scored and 19 stolen bases over 134 games.
