Brandon Kintzler (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with the Brewers' Rookie League club Tuesday.

Kintzler (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with the Brewers' Rookie League club Tuesday.

Analysis:

Kintzler has been on the DL since late May with tendinitis in his left knee, but it appears he's finally close to returning. The right-hander has split the season between the Brewers and Triple-A -- making seven starts for each club -- and it's unclear to which level he'll be assigned after his rehab stint.