Brewers' Jake Bauers: Sitting Saturday

Brewers outfielder Jake Bauers will sit out Saturday's game against the Pirates.

Bauers is dealing with a sore left knee, according to manager Craig Counsell. The injury is not believed to be serious, but the Brewers are being cautious with their young outfielder.

Bauers has been one of the Brewers' most productive hitters this season, batting .278 with 11 home runs and 44 RBIs in 74 games.

With Bauers out of the lineup, the Brewers will likely start Keon Johnson in left field. Johnson is hitting .283 with 5 home runs and 27 RBIs in 55 games this season.

Bauers is a key part of the Brewers' offense, and his absence will be a blow to the team.

However, the Brewers have a lot of depth in their outfield, and they should be able to weather the storm until Bauers is able to return.

The Brewers are currently in first place in the NL Central, and they are looking to make a run at the World Series this season. Bauers is a big part of their plans, and the Brewers will need him to be healthy and productive if they want to achieve their goals.

In the meantime, the Brewers will need to rely on their other outfielders to step up in Bauers' absence.

Johnson is a capable hitter, and he should be able to fill in adequately in left field. The Brewers also have Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich in their outfield, and both players are capable of carrying the load offensively.

The Brewers will also need to be careful not to overwork their other outfielders. Cain and Yelich have both been dealing with injuries this season, and the Brewers cannot afford to lose either player for an extended period of time.

The Brewers are hoping that Bauers will be able to return to the lineup soon, but they are not going to rush him back. The Brewers want to make sure that Bauers is healthy and ready to go before they put him back in the lineup.