Brewers 3B Hall out 4-6 weeks

Feb 13, 2009 - 9:00 PM PHOENIX (Ticker) -- Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Bill Hall will miss four to six weeks with a partial tear of his left calf muscle, the team announced on Friday.

Hall was injured Thursday while working out in the area. He called Brewers head athletic trainer Roger Caplinger, saying he had heard a "pop" in his calf, according to the team's web site.

Hall is questionable for Opening Day on April 7.

"We'll know better about that (Saturday) when we see him for his physical," Brewers assistant general manager Gord Ash said.

"He's recovered fast from injuries before, but to recover enough from this injury to get on to the field could be 30-45 days, so he might be touch and go."

Hall, who made the switch from center field to third base last season, hit .225 with 15 home runs and 55 RBI in 128 games in 2008.

Mike Lamb and utilityman Craig Counsell will likely fill the void. But the injury could open the door for highly regarded prospect Mat Gamel.