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Designated for assignment Cain was designated for assignment by the Brewers on Saturday.

Impact Cain was in the final season of his five-year deal with Milwaukee and has indicated that 2022 could be his final year before retiring. The 36-year-old reached 10 years of major-league service time Saturday but said that he came to a mutual decision with the team to be designated for assignment after slashing .179/.231/.234 with a home run, 17 runs, nine RBI and two stolen bases to begin the season. If Cain isn't claimed on waivers, he said that he'll contemplate the decision of whether to seek an opportunity to continue playing or whether to retire.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

As he nears major milestone, former Royals outfielder Lorenzo Cain ponders retirement Lorenzo Cain still keeps in touch with many of his former Royals teammates who won the 2015 World Series.

JUNE 16, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Burnes, Adames lead Brewers to 10-2 rout of Mets

Corbin Burnes bounced back from his two shortest outings of the season to pitch six innings of two-run ball, Willy Adames got two of his three hits in a seven-run fifth and the Mil...

JUNE 16, 2022 • Associated Press

As he reaches his 10-year mark in the majors, Lorenzo Cain knows his career is winding down The 36-year-old told The Athletic there's "most likely a good chance" he'll retire after the 2022 season.

JUNE 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cain understands why he's been on the bench NEW YORK -- Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain understands why he is on the bench these days; he is not producing in the batter’s box. Enteri...

JUNE 14, 2022 • MLB.COM

Nationals win 8-6, extend Brewers' losing streak to 8 games

Juan Soto, Nelson Cruz and Josh Bell hit back-to-back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning, and the Washington Nationals beat Milwaukee 8-6 to deal the Brewers their eighth consec...

JUNE 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Sitting again Tuesday Cain is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact The 36-year-old is 0-for-19 over his past five games and finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest. Tyrone Taylor will again start in center field in his place, and Cain could be in store for reduced playing time moving forward with Hunter Renfroe (hamstring) officially back from the injured list.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Cain is not in Sunday's lineup against the Padres.

Impact Tyrone Taylor has earned more steady playing time of late than Cain, who is 7-for-52 (.135) over his last 15 games. Once Hunter Renfroe (hamstring) returns, Cain could start to lose more playing time.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cain at a loss: 'Swing is all over the place' MILWAUKEE -- Lorenzo Cain has been around a long time and has no illusions about what will happen to his playing time once the Brewers get a...

JUNE 4, 2022 • MLB.COM

Brewers weigh Lorenzo Cain's role as outfield returns to full health Cain's batting average dropped to .175 with just one homer. The Brewers like his track record, but how long can they stay patient?

JUNE 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not starting Thursday Cain isn't starting Thursday against the Padres.

Impact Cain will get a chance to reset after he went 0-for-12 with two strikeouts over the last three games. Keston Hiura, Tyrone Taylor and Andrew McCutchen will start in the outfield from left to right.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Breather in Game 1 Monday Cain isn't starting in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader versus the Cubs.

Impact Cain will get to rest in Game 1 Monday after starting the last two contests, notably going 3-for-4 with his first homer of the season in Sunday's win over the Cardinals. Tyrone Taylor will start in center while Jace Peterson takes over in right field and will bat eighth.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs first homer Cain went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Cain hadn't homered all season, but he ended the power drought with a two-run blast in the eighth inning. He had previously posted an RBI single in the sixth. One big game probably won't turn his season around, but it's a step in the right direction. The 36-year-old is slashing .198/.262/.261 with seven RBI, 15 runs scored and two stolen bases in 122 plate appearances.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burnes shuts down Cardinals' offense in 8-0 Brewers win

Corbin Burnes tossed seven shutout innings and Jace Peterson hit a three-run homer to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals

MAY 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Gorman homers, drives in 4, as Cardinals rout Brewers 8-3

Nolan Gorman hit his first major league homer and Matthew Liberatore earned his first major league win, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-3

MAY 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Steps out of lineup Cain is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Cain is 4-for-26 over his past eight games and will take a seat Friday. Christian Yelich, Tyrone Taylor and Andrew McCutchen will start from left to right in the outfield while Keston Hiura will serve as the designated hitter.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting yet again Cain will remain on the bench Monday against the Padres, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Cain's results this suggest the 36-year-old may not have much left in the tank. His zero percent barrel rate and career-high 24.8 percent strikeout rate have led to a .185/.248/.217 slash line, and he's only stolen a single base. Tyrone Taylor will start in center field for the fourth time in five games Monday.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Cain is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Cain will sit for the third time in the series while he's getting on base at a lowly .277 clip and striking out at a 34 percent clip thus far in May. The 36-year-old may be moving into a part-time role at this point, with Tyrone Taylor beginning to cut into Cain's playing time.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Friday Cain isn't starting Friday against the Nationals.

Impact Cain will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last five games as Tyrone Taylor starts in center field and bats eighth. Since the start of May, Cain has hit .205 with a double, six runs, an RBI and 14 strikeouts over 11 games.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Cain isn't starting Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Cain has gone 1-for-10 with a walk and three strikeouts over his last three games, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last four matchups. Tyrone Taylor will take over in center field and bat fifth.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña returns, Ozuna homers as Braves defeat Brewers 3-0

Ronald Acuña Jr. returned to action, Marcell Ozuna hit a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves ended their scoring drought in a 3-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers

MAY 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Out of Sunday's lineup Cain is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Cain started the past four games and will head to the bench after going 4-for-16 with a double, two runs and seven strikeouts. Tyrone Taylor will take over in center field and bat eighth.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for series opener Cain is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.

Impact Cain went hitless over 10 at-bats while starting in each of the last three contests and will take a seat for the series opener in Cincinnati with his season average having now dipped to .257. Tyrone Taylor will step in for Cain in center field and bat eighth Monday.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' bats roll, Morton beats Brewers 9-2 for series win

Adam Duvall and William Contreras homered to help Charlie Morton win for the first time in five starts as the Atlanta Braves cranked up their bats in beating the Milwaukee Brewers...

MAY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Acuña goes deep again, leads Fried, Braves over Brewers

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a fifth-inning homer for the game’s first run, Max Fried outpitched Corbin Burnes and the Atlanta Braves held on in the ninth to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2

MAY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

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