Ryan Braun (back) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday after being scratched with soreness Thursday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Braun (back) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday after being scratched with soreness Thursday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Analysis:

Braun had back surgery in October and the Brewers have been exercising caution with him all spring long. Manager Craig Counsell said there's nothing serious here, and he'll be back in action by the weekend. Expect him to be at full strength by Opening Day.