GARRETT MITCHELL NEWS

Target return pushed back Brewers manager Craig Counsell said the team will "go slow" in working Mitchell back from his right hamstring injury, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mitchell was originally scheduled to return to game action sometime this weekend, but now the team is reportedly aiming for the speedy center fielder to return around Tuesday. Despite the delay, Mitchell still figures to be at full health by Opening Day.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts running again Mitchell (hamstring) resumed running Monday but isn't expected to return to Cactus League games until this weekend, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.

Impact The Brewers aren't overly concerned about the right hamstring tightness which forced Mitchell from a game last Thursday. However, he'll receive at least a week off just to be safe. If healthy, Mitchell looks to be the clear favorite to open the season as the Brewers' starting center fielder.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doing well Mitchell (hamstring) is doing well and should return to the lineup in about a week, Manny Randhawa of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mitchell left Thursday's game against the Giants due to right hamstring tightness, and while the injury will cost him some exhibition games, it looks like his readiness for Opening Day won't be affected. Mitchell hit .311 with eight stolen bases and a pair of home runs in 68 plate appearances as a rookie last year and appears set to open the year as Milwaukee's primary center fielder.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 11, 2023 • MLB.COM

No plans to undergo MRI Mitchell (hamstring) is not expected to require an MRI, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mitchell had to be lifted from Thursday's game versus the Giants because of right hamstring tightness, but all indications seem to be that the Brewers were being overly cautious. There still has to be some level of concern especially since Mitchell's legs are so important to his fantasy value, but for now he's considered day-to-day.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game early Mitchell was removed from the Brewers' spring training game against the Giants on Thursday due to right hamstring tightness, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact The team said taking Mitchell out of the game was mostly a precautionary move, so Mitchell's hamstring likely won't impact his availability for Opening Day. The speedy outfielder has had an impressive spring thus far, slashing .353/.353/.941 with three home runs and six RBI through 17 plate appearances.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shows off power and speed Mitchell went 2-for-4 a solo home run and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Mitchell got the start in center field Tuesday and capitalized by showing off both his power and his speed with a homer and a stolen base. The home run, a solo shot to right field to lead off the second inning, was his second of the season, and got the Brewers on the board. He also led off the sixth inning, where he hit a single and swiped second base, his seventh of the season. In 64 plate appearances this season, the rookie has earned a strong .310/.365/.466 slash line,

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup versus lefty Mitchell isn't starting Monday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Mitchell will begin Monday's game in the dugout with left-hander Tommy Henry taking the mound for Arizona. Tyrone Taylor will instead start in center field and bat ninth.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Mitchell isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Marlins.

Impact Although right-hander Edward Cabrera is on the mound for Miami on Saturday, Mitchell will be held out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Tyrone Taylor will start in center field and bat ninth.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench versus lefty Mitchell isn't starting Thursday against the Marlins.

Impact The lefty-hitting Mitchell will sit out Thursday's contest with southpaw Braxton Garrett set to start the game for Miami. Tyrone Taylor will assume starting duties in center field and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus southpaw Mitchell is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact The lefty-hitting Mitchell is on the bench for the third time in four games, with two of his absences coming against left-handed starting pitchers. The righty-hitting Tyrone Taylor will check in for Mitchell in center field while southpaw Jose Quintana toes the rubber for St. Louis.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Mitchell is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Cincinnati.

Impact The Reds will send out lefty Nick Lodolo on Sunday, so Mitchell will hit the bench for the third time in the past four games. Tyrone Taylor is starting in center field and batting ninth in the series finale.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Mitchell isn't in the lineup Saturday against Cincinnati.

Impact Mitchell went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a strikeout Friday against Cincinnati but will head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Tyrone Taylor is starting in center field and batting ninth.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Thursday Mitchell is not in Thursday's lineup against the Reds.

Impact He and Tyrone Taylor seem to have a pretty even playing time split in center field. Mitchell is hitting .308 with zero home runs, three steals and 13 strikeouts over his last 10 games.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Tuesday Mitchell isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Mets.

Impact Mitchell will get the day off Tuesday after striking out in all three of his at bats Monday against New York. In his place, Tyrone Taylor will start in center field and bat ninth in the order.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recaptures playing time Mitchell will start in center field and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Mets.

Impact After looking to have lost out on the primary role in center field by the middle of last week, Mitchell since seems to have recaptured the gig from Tyrone Taylor, who is on the bench for the third time in four games. MItchell made two starts during the Brewers' weekend series with the Yankees, going 3-for-6 with a walk, two runs and an RBI.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Wednesday Mitchell isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Impact Although right-hander Adam Wainwright is starting for St. Louis on Wednesday, Mitchell will retreat to the bench for the fourth time in the last five games. Tyrone Taylor is starting in center field and batting ninth.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 30, 2022 • MLB.COM