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Corey Hart | First Baseman

Team: Milwaukee Brewers
Age / DOB:  (31) / 3/24/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'6' / 234
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Brewers GM Doug Melvin said Thursday that Corey Hart (knee) might not be back until after the All-Star break.
Hart doesn't have much confidence yet in the strength of his surgically-repaired right knee and has yet to run the bases at full speed. He's been sorely missed this season, as Brewers first basemen have combined for a .183/.222/.280 batting line and just four home runs. Jun 13 - 10:52 AM
Source: Tom Haudricourt on Twitter

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Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

Corey Hart (knee) continues to improve but still isn't ready for a minor league rehab assignment.

The biggest hurdle for Hart has been trusting his surgically-repaired right knee when trying to run the bases. He is still expected to return to the Brewers' active roster at some point before the end of June.
Source: Adam McCalvy on Twitter
Jun 8 - 8:54 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said they are "tentatively thinking" Corey Hart (knee) will begin a rehab assignment next week.

Hart still has some hesitancy with his running and has yet to try to run the bases, which will be the biggest hurdle before he's cleared to play in games. He has referred to his January operation as "partial microfracture surgery," which would explain why the recovery has taken so long. Roenicke noted, though, that Hart "gets more comfortable and confident with the knee" each day.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
May 30 - 8:07 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

Corey Hart (knee) said the Brewers' medical staff is "waiting for the running stuff to get better" before he's cleared to begin a rehab assignment.

Hart is traveling with the Brewers on their road trip for the first time this season, which is obviously a good sign. He was hoping last Monday to begin a rehab assignment in a week, but he'll need a little more time. "I'm pretty close; I just couldn't give you a day," Hart said. "Every day, [medical staffers] are closer to setting a day. I think they're waiting for the running stuff to get better." Hart said his surgically-repaired knee feels good, but his muscle memory isn't there yet. "When I started on the field five days ago, it was terrible," Hart said. "Today was better than yesterday. Every day is progress."
Source: Brewers.mlb.com
May 28 - 9:57 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

Corey Hart (knee) ran on the field and took full batting practice on Monday.

It's the first time he's done so since undergoing knee surgery. Hart admitted that the running was "awkward," but he could be ready for a rehab assignment in about a week. The assignment is expected to take a while, so it will likely be well into June before Hart is activated.
Source: Brewers.mlb.com
May 20 - 9:52 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

Corey Hart (knee) is unlikely to return from the disabled list on May 30 when first eligible.

Hart has begun running recently without assistance, but he's just not going to be far enough along in a couple weeks to be activated from the 60-day DL. The first baseman is more likely to return within the first couple weeks of June.
Source: Todd Rosiak on Twitter
May 15 - 7:27 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

Corey Hart (knee) said he's "progressed a lot lately" and hopes to return from the disabled list when first eligible on May 30.

"Over the last week and a half, I've done a lot," Hart added. "Everything's going well." So far, the outfielder has done exercises to strengthen his quad muscles, as well as water aerobics and throwing as part of his rehab. It's not clear when he might be ready for a rehab assignment.
Source: Brewers.mlb.com
Apr 29 - 10:33 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

Corey Hart (knee) said he had a "good checkup" with team physician William Raasch on Thursday.

"I had a good checkup," said Hart. "(Raasch) said it was doing good. It's hard to tell until my strength comes back. I'm still doing the same thing, trying to get my quad back. Once that fires, everything else is going to come. I just need to get it stronger. It's hard to rush because my leg won't let me." Because he was placed on the 60-day DL, Hart can't be activated before May 30. He remains on pace to return around that time.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Apr 19 - 9:10 AM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

Brewers transferred 1B/OF Corey Hart from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

The Brewers made the move in order to clear a spot for Blake Lalli on the 40-man roster. While Hart has always suggested that he could make it back from knee surgery ahead of schedule, he's now ineligible to be activated before May 30. Fantasy owners will have to be patient.
Apr 9 - 9:35 AM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

The Brewers plan to move Corey Hart (knee) to the 60-day disabled list before Tuesday's game.

The Brewers hadn't expected to have Hart until mid- to late-May, but the outfielder had suggested it was possible he could be back sooner. However, when moved to the 60-day DL, he won't be eligible to return until May 30. It's not clear when Hart will be ready for a rehab assignment, but obviously it won't be for a while.
Source: Todd Rosiak on Twitter
Apr 8 - 11:16 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

Brewers placed 1B Corey Hart on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22, with a right knee injury.

An expected move, as Hart is still in rehab mode from January surgery on his right knee. He should begin baseball activities within the next couple of weeks and the hope is that he'll be ready to return at some point before the end of May. The Brewers were considering placing him on the 60-day DL, so this move indicates that an earlier return hasn't been ruled out.
Mar 27 - 1:04 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

Corey Hart (knee) was cleared to ramp up his rehab following an MRI on Friday.

Great news. Hart is now off crutches, but he's likely about 3-4 weeks away from any baseball activity. As of now, the Brewers are expecting him back at some point in May.
Source: Adam McCalvy on Twitter
Mar 8 - 5:00 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

Corey Hart will have a follow-up MRI on his surgically-repaired right knee on Friday.

If the scan shows sufficient healing, Hart will be cleared to ramp up his rehab. However, he's still about 3-4 weeks away from baseball activities. Hart has expressed optimism about return in late April, but it's more likely that his absence will stretch into May.
Source: MLBlogs.com
Mar 7 - 12:08 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said Thursday that he's still planning on getting Corey Hart (knee) back in late May.

Hart said Wednesday that he's ahead of schedule and expects to be playing by late April, but Roenicke is still operating under the assumption that the original four-month timetable for the first baseman will stick. "It does make a difference, how you go about things mentally in coming back from injuries and rehabbing, and if he's positive, he's probably going to work harder," Roenicke said. "But the doctors tell us it's going to be four months [post-surgery] -- I'm going on that. If he comes back sooner than that, great. He says he's a fast healer, I hope he is. But I think, realistically, we're looking somewhere the later part of May. If he's back earlier, great."
Source: Brewers.mlb.com
Feb 21 - 6:55 PM
Corey Hart - 1B - Brewers

Corey Hart (knee) told ESPN's Tim Kurkjian that he is aiming to return by April 20.

Hart was originally slated to miss four months following right knee surgery on January 25, so this would put him a month ahead of schedule. While this would certainly be a positive development for the Brewers, they will continue to assess their options in-house and outside the organization. As it stands right now, Hunter Morris is the most likely candidate to open the season at first base.
Source: Tim Kurkjian on Twitter
Feb 20 - 12:41 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jonathan Lucroy
2Martin Maldonado
1B1Corey Hart
2Juan Francisco
3Yuniesky Betancourt
4Mat Gamel
2B1Scooter Gennett
2Rickie Weeks
3Jeff Bianchi
SS1Jean Segura
3B1Aramis Ramirez
2Taylor Green
LF1Ryan Braun
2Logan Schafer
3Caleb Gindl
CF1Carlos Gomez
2Josh Prince
RF1Norichika Aoki
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Yovani Gallardo
2Kyle Lohse
3Marco Estrada
4Wily Peralta
5Hiram Burgos
6Chris Narveson
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jim Henderson
2John Axford
3Francisco Rodriguez
4Burke Badenhop
5Mike Gonzalez
6Brandon Kintzler
7Tom Gorzelanny
8Mark Rogers
9Alfredo Figaro
10Donovan Hand