Thames is out of the lineup versus the Cubs on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Thames will take a seat for the series finale with left-hander Mike Montgomery on the hill for Chicago. Tuesday marked the first time Thames played in a major-league game since injuring his thumb in late April, so manager Craig Counsell is also likely monitoring his first baseman's time on the field in order to keep him fresh while he works back up to speed. In his absence, Jesus Aguilar will start at first base.

Thames will hit leadoff in Tuesday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Thames is in the lineup Tuesday for the first time since injuring his thumb Apr. 24. He only hit leadoff in three of the 22 games he appeared in earlier this year, so this will by no means be his regular spot moving forward, and he's not even a guarantee to start every day given the current depth on the Brewers' roster. However, at least for one night, manager Craig Counsell will be hoping Thames' .351 OBP on the season leads to more traffic on the bases for the rest of the batting order.

Thames (thumb) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Thames is back with the Brewers after spending more than a month on the disabled list with a torn UCL in his left thumb. With a lefty (Jose Quintana) toeing the rubber for the Cubs on Monday, the 31-year-old will give way to Jesus Aguilar at first base in his first game back, something he figures to do regularly moving forward as the Brewers look to keep Aguilar's bat in the lineup. Prior to landing on the shelf, Thames hit .250/.351/.625 with seven homers in 22 games. Brandon Woodruff was sent to the minors in a corresponding roster move.

Thames (thumb) will play his final rehab game with Triple-A Colorado Springs on Sunday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thames will wrap up his minor-league rehab stint, where he's currently 6-for-12 with a homer and three RBI in three games played. He's starting in the outfield again Sunday, which suggests that he could see some playing time there upon his return to the majors in order to open up first base for Jesus Aguilar's bat. Barring any setbacks, Thames should be activated from the disabled list Monday. He owned a 152 wRC+ with seven homers prior to his placement on the DL on April 25.

Thames (thumb) is 3-for-8 (.375) through two rehab games with Triple-A Colorado Springs.

EDGE Analysis

Thames received four at-bats in both rehab games he played, so it appears the Brewers aren't too worried about easing him back into action, and that could cut a couple days off his rehab stint. It's not clear how many more rehab games Thames will need before being activated from the disabled list, but he figures to be back with the Brewers soon. Thames' .976 OPS over 22 big-league games earlier this season would suggest he plays every day when he returns, but with Jesus Aguilar producing consistently while Thames was out, the duo will form some sort of timeshare at first base. As a result, Thames could see some action in the outfield at times, like he did a season ago.

Manager Craig Counsell said Thames (thumb) will continue his rehab with Triple-A Colorado Springs on Wednesday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Thames has been cleared to begin a rehab assignment after appearing in a pair of extended spring training games with no issues. He's expected to get reps at first base and in the outfield with the SkySox. The Brewers haven't announced how many games Thames will need to appear in before rejoining the big club, leaving his return date murky. On top of that, it's unclear what role the slugger will fill when he's activated, as Jesus Aguilar, Ryan Braun and Domingo Santana are currently sharing a two lineup spots.

Thames (thumb) will begin playing in extended spring training games Monday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

He took his initial round of batting practice Friday, so he is slowly progressing. The bigger question regarding Thames is what type of role will be waiting for him when he returns. Jesus Aguilar, Ryan Braun and Domingo Santana are currently sharing two lineup spots, so Thames may not even be able to start every time the Brewers face a right-hander, and he will certainly sit against all lefties.

Thames (thumb) was given the green light to resume hitting Wednesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thames will able to begin swinging a bat following surgery on his thumb April 27, and it shouldn't be long before he's able to start a minor-league rehab stint. The 31-year-old first baseman hit .250 with seven home runs and 13 RBI in 22 games prior to landing on the disabled list.

Thames (thumb) could be cleared to begin baseball activities this week, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

He is visiting a doctor on Tuesday in hopes of getting clearance. This is the one month mark of his thumb surgery. His fill-in at first base, Jesus Aguilar, has hit .325/.390/.595 with nine home runs in 146 plate appearances, so Thames may not have as many at-bats waiting for him when he is healthy.

Thames (thumb) is rehabbing at the Brewers' spring training complex, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

EDGE Analysis

It's not exactly clear where Thames stands in his recovery from thumb surgery, but he is nearly four weeks into his projected 6-to-8 week recovery timetable, and no setbacks have been reported, so he could be back on the field sometime in June. Jesus Aguilar has thrived at first base in Thames' absence, but Thames did post a stellar .976 OPS over 22 games prior to his injury, so manager Craig Counsell is going to have to find ways to get both players in the lineup when Thames returns.