Ryan Braun (back) will be held out for the early portion of Milwaukee's exhibition schedule, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Braun (back) will be held out for the early portion of Milwaukee's exhibition schedule, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Analysis:

Manager Craig Counsell told reporters Tuesday that the team planned to hold out Braun for the first set of exhibition games this spring as the veteran outfielder continues to rehab from offseason back surgery. Fortunately, Counsell noted that there have been no issues with Braun's back to this point in camp. That said, there is no exact date for when Braun can be expected to begin participating in spring exhibition games.