New York – Milwaukee Brewers reliever Will Smith will begin the final phase of his recovery from knee surgery Tuesday when he reports to Class A Brevard County for a minor-league rehab assignment.
Smith has been pointing toward this assignment since tearing the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee in a freak accident removing a shoe during spring training. He has progressed through several steps, including recent live bullpen sessions after which he was deemed ready to pitch in games.
Smith said the plan is to pitch twice for the Manatees, with an off day in the middle, then move on to Class AAA Colorado Springs for back-to-back appearances.