According to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com, the Brewers have re-signed INF-OF Erick Almonte to a minor league contract.

The Brewers have yet to make an official announcement. Almonte, 33, made Milwaukee's Opening Day roster this season, but didn't return to the major-league level after he suffered a concussion when he was hit in the face with a thrown ball during batting practice in late-April.

Brewers sent OF Erick Almonte outright to Triple-A Nashville.

He has yet to accept the assignment, however, and may end up requesting his release. Recently recovered from a concussion, the 33-year-old Almonte hit just .103 with one home run in 29 at-bats for the Brewers this season.

Erick Almonte (concussion) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville this weekend.

Almonte was originally scheduled to head to extended spring training this weekend, but the Brewers are apparently pleased enough with his progress to move along his return time-table. The setback he suffered on Monday has apparently not thrown too big of a kink in things. Almonte has been out since late April, but it now appears he could come off the disabled list within the next 7-to-10 days.

Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said that Erick Almonte (concussion) will travel to Arizona this weekend to begin working out and playing in games.

It was rather scary when Almonte was hit in the face with a thrown ball Monday for the second time, but the good news is that he hasn't experienced a recurrence of his recent concussion symptoms. There's no current timetable for his return.

Erick Almonte had to be helped back to the clubhouse Monday after suffering a setback with his concussion.

Scary. Almonte was struck in the face by a thrown ball during batting practice late last month and became the first player to be placed on MLB's new 7-day disabled list for concussions. He was cleared for physical activity two weeks ago, but Monday's setback could put him on the sidelines for a bit longer.

Brewers placed OF Erick Almonte on the 7-day disabled list with a concussion.

Almonte was struck in the face by a thrown ball during batting practice Tuesday and apparently has concussion-like symptoms. With the new 7-day DL this season only for concussion, he will be able to come back sooner, though it remains to be seen if he'll be ready at that time.

Erick Almonte was struck in the face by a thrown ball during batting practice Tuesday.

Almonte went to the clubhouse with the team's trainers, so we'll likely learn more about his status later tonight. The 33-year-old is batting .103 (3-for-29) with one home run and three RBI with the Brewers this season.

Erick Almonte hit his first big league homer since 2003 in Saturday's loss to the Reds.

A nice story indeed. Almonte won a spot on the Brewers' bench this spring by batting .416 (32-for-77) with three home runs and 13 RBI. He hadn't played in the major leagues since 2003, when he was a member of the Yankees.

Brewers purchased the contract of INF Erick Almonte.

There's a blast from the past. Almonte hasn't played in the majors since 2003 as a member of the Yankees, but the 33-year-old won a spot by batting .416 (32-for-77) with three homers and 13 RBI this spring. He'll likely serve as a backup at the corner infield positions.

Erick Almonte won the final bench spot on Milwaukee's roster.

"Pinch-hitting, without a doubt, is the toughest thing there is to do in baseball," manager Ron Roenicke said. "And when you find a guy who you think has the ability to do it, it's a special guy." Almonte batted .441 this spring and can handle all corner defensive positions.