Ryan Braun

Ryan Braun (calf, wrist) out again Thursday for Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (calf, wrist) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday afternoon versus the Pittsburgh Pirates.

What It Means:

Braun will miss a second straight start due to lingering soreness in his calf and wrist. Hernan Perez is starting in left field and batting fifth versus Pirates right-hander Jameson Taillon.

The 33-year-old veteran is slashing .259/.341/.531 with 11 home runs in 45 games this season. numberFire's models project Braun to record a .271 batting average with another 7 homers in 150 plate appearances over the rest of the season.