Braun is out of Wednesday's lineup due to a stiff back, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Analysis:There was some speculation that Braun could be out due to the injured wrist that cost him two games over the past weekend, but it turns out that it's actually his lower back that's ailing him. It seems to be a lingering issue from his offseason back surgery, so he should be considered day-to-day. There's a decent chance he could return to action for the rubber match Thursday, but that will likely become clear once that lineup is released.
