Jeffress could be held out of the Brewers' first few exhibition games while he recovers from a mild hamstring strain, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jeffress' setback does not appear serious, but it sounds like manager Craig Counsell is planning to take it easy with Jeffress' usage early this spring. While Jeffress could miss a few spring training games, he should still have plenty of time to get ready for Opening Day barring any setbacks, He is on track to be the Brewers' top right-handed reliever, but it remains to be seen if he will open the season as the Brewers' closer, part-time closer, or primary setup man.