DIVISIONAL OUTLOOK: NL Central—Suspensions looming?

Milwaukee Brewers

There is significant news of a possible suspension for Ryan Braun (OF, MIL) after the All Star break as a result of the MLB probe of Biogenesis. Should this come to fruition, there will be a significant amount of playing time available for Braun's replacement. Logan Schafer (OF, MIL) would seem to be the main PT gainer as he received the majority of ABs while Braun was on the DL (hand) earlier this month. Schafer's numbers this year though have been lackluster with a .223/.254/.331 slash line to go along with 1 HR and 3 SB. Schafer makes decent contact, but his 0.22 Eye and 79 PX indicate little upside.

Two potentially intriguing options may be lurking at AAA-Nashville in Khristopher Davis (OF, MIL) and Joshua...

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