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Brewers remaining cautious with Joey Ortiz as they prepare for NL Division Series

The Milwaukee Brewers are managing Joey Ortiz carefully as the infielder recovers from a right knee MRI, though he insists he feels fully prepared for the upcoming National League Division Series. Manager Pat Murphy scaled back the player's workout participation ahead of their postseason opener against the winner of the wild card matchup, while noting ongoing caution regarding his knee and midsection.

Ortiz bounced back from a difficult beginning to the campaign that featured a .188 mark at the end of May to finish with a .270 average, nine home runs, and 47 runs batted in across 134 games, elevating his offensive production significantly down the stretch. Milwaukee secured home-field advantage throughout the playoffs after setting a franchise high with 103 victories during the regular schedule.

Additionally, Murphy hinted at his probable rotation plans for the series by pointing toward dominant pitchers Jacob Misiorowski and rookie Logan Henderson, despite quickly adding that those assignments remain subject to adjustment.

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