RHP Trevor Hoffman was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with a right oblique strain. In his absence, RHP Carlos Villanueva probably will handle closing duties. OF Tony Gwynn Jr. was placed on outright waivers and cleared, then was sent to Class AAA Nashville. That means OF Chris Duffy won a bench job. And 3B Mike Lamb was released, with INF Casey McGehee claiming that reserve role.
PLAYER NEWS: --2B Rickie Weeks got his season off to a good start as a leadoff man by reaching on a walk, a hit by pitch, a single and a double in the season opener against San Francisco.
--RHP Dave Bush, scheduled to make his first start of the season Saturday against the Cubs, was used out of the bullpen in the season opener to get some work in before that outing. Bush got off to a rough start, surrendering a home run to the first batter he faced, Giants C Bengie Molina.
--RHP Jorge Julio's first pitch in a Brewers uniform was socked for a home run by San Francisco's Randy Winn in the eighth inning. "He looked like he knew what was coming," manager Ken Macha said.
MEDICAL WATCH:
RHP Trevor Hoffman (right oblique strain) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 27.
INF Craig Counsell (torn meniscus in right knee) opted not to have arthroscopic surgery and will remain on the active roster.
ROTATION:
1. RHP Jeff Suppan
2. RHP Yovani Gallardo
3. LHP Manny Parra
4. RHP Braden Looper
5. RHP Dave Bush
BULLPEN:
RHP Carlos Villanueva (closer)
RHP Seth McClung
LHP Mitch Stetter
RHP David Riske
RHP Todd Coffey
RHP Jorge Julio
RHP Mark DiFelice
LINEUP:
1. 2B Rickie Weeks
2. SS J.J. Hardy
3. LF Ryan Braun
4. 1B Prince Fielder
5. RF Corey Hart
6. 3B Bill Hall
7. CF Mike Cameron
8. C Jason Kendall
RESERVES:
C Mike Rivera
INF Craig Counsell
INF Casey McGehee
OF Chris Duffy
OF Brad Nelson
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