Feb 23, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias fields a ground ball during a spring training workout at American Family Fields of Phoenix. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Of the many goals the Milwaukee Brewers had set for themselves going into spring training, one probably stood out above the rest: get as many players through to the MLB regular season healthy.
That is always a delicate balance that teams have to go through this time of year. Players need to get stretched out and in regular season shape, but don’t want to be pushed too far for fear of developing an early nagging injury.