Tue 7/17/12 1:48 PM

The Brewers are hopeful that Jonathan Lucroy (hand) will be ready to return from the disabled list on July 26. Lucroy began taking batting practice in the cage over the weekend and is tentatively scheduled to play in rehab games with Low-A Wisconsin from Thursday through Sunday. He'll then get the day off Monday before playing with Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday and Wednesday. If all goes well, he could be activated as soon as next Thursday.