Ryan Braun (personal) is expected to rejoin the Brewers on Friday.

Braun (personal) is expected to rejoin the Brewers on Friday.

Analysis:

Braun and his wife Larisa welcomed their first child into the world Thursday, leaving Logan Schafer to pick up a second straight start in the outfield. After taking the night to spend some time with his newborn, Braun should slot back into right field for the second game of a critical series with the division-leading Cardinals.