Milwaukee Brewers' Craig Counsell updates Matt Garza's status

By PATRICK OCHS pochs@sunherald.com Twitter: PatrickOchs

April 2, 2016 2:56 PM

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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Matt Garza is looked at by a trainer before being taken out in the fourth inning of a exhibition baseball game against the Houston Astros, Friday. — RICHARD CARSON/ASSOCIATED PRESS Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Matt Garza is looked at by a trainer before being taken out in the fourth inning of a exhibition baseball game against the Houston Astros, Friday. Richard Carson AP

Prior to Saturday's exhibition between the Milwaukee Brewers and Double-A affiliate Biloxi, manager Craig Counsell updated the status of Matt Garza.

The Milwaukee right-hander was pulled from Friday's game at Houston after 3 1/3 innings due to right shoulder tightness.

"Today is kind of his recovery day. We won't know much today," Counsell said. "He'll progress as normal. We have some dates to play with so we can push him back if we have to. Sunday will be his bullpen day and we'll probably have more information after that. We'll know more tomorrow."

Garza made six starts this spring, Garza made six starts this spring, posting a 4.50 ERA in 22 innings. He struck out 14 against 12 walks.

Garza was 6-14 last season.

Wily Peralta is slated to start Milwaukee's season opener Monday against the San Francisco Giants.

This story was originally published April 2, 2016 at 2:56 PM with the headline "Milwaukee Brewers' Craig Counsell updates Matt Garza's status ."

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