Guerra headlines trio ready for rehab games

MILWAUKEE — A trio of Brewers took significant steps toward escaping the disabled list Tuesday, when pitchers Junior Guerra and Jacob Barnes and infielder Will Middlebrooks took part in a multi-inning simulated game at Miller Park.

Next stop for all three: Minor League rehab assignments.

Guerra, the Brewers’ best starting pitcher before right elbow inflammation sidelined him earlier this month, tentatively is scheduled to start Saturday for Triple-A Colorado Springs at Oklahoma City, manager Craig Counsell said. The destinations and timetables for Middlebrooks and Barnes were still under discussion.

“Everything went perfect. The three guys involved all did good. No problems,” Counsell said. “The next step is Minor League games for all of them. Will will probably get the head …

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