Ryan Braun (back) is aiming to start playing during the third week of March, which would set the expectation for him to be ready for Opening Day, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Braun (back) is aiming to start playing during the third week of March, which would set the expectation for him to be ready for Opening Day, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

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Manager Craig Counsell said "that's perfect" if Braun begins playing in the middle of next week in terms of being ready for Opening Day. Counsell also stated that Braun "has been feeling really good" and that "he's not holding back at all," which should make fantasy owners happy heading into the season.