I was half-listening to MLB Network, but it sounded like they said he was due for a regular day to rest, plus he's been battling neck/back issues (don't know if they meant his neck and back were bothering him currently or just that they have been this season). EDIT: TH said that Braun's neck is bothering him. It almost kept him out of the last series. fortunately the brewers are playing the pirates. they might be able to take 3 out of 4 without braun. if he goes down the team is in deep sh!t.