CINCINNATI -- Jonathan Villar watched the flight of Ryan Braun's opposite field home run on Saturday night at Class A Advanced Wisconsin and said to himself, "Wow, that guy is ready to play."
Both players were back with the Brewers on Tuesday, activated from the 10-day disabled list for the start of a three-game series against the Reds. Braun returned to the starting lineup after missing most of the past six weeks with a left calf injury. Villar had been on the DL since June 10 with a strained lower back.
The Brewers designated Nick Franklin for assignment to make room for Villar.