MILWAUKEE (AP) — Infielder Brett Lawrie, who hasn't played in the majors or minors since 2016, says he's reached a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers.Lawrie posted the announcement on Instagram on Saturday.The 29-year-old Lawrie hit .248 with 12 home runs and 36 RBIs for the White Sox in an injury-interrupted 2016. He is a career .261 hitter with 71 homers in six seasons with Toronto, Oakland and the White Sox.Milwaukee drafted Lawrie in 2008 and traded him to Toronto after the 2010 season. He made his major league debut the next season and developed a reputation for being a fiery player.

2B Brett Lawrie (strained left hamstring) was hurt in August. He will try to bounce back in 2017 after injuries limited him to 94 games in his first season in Chicago. He hit .248 with 12 home runs and 36 RBIs.

2B Brett Lawrie underwent a secondary MRI exam on his left knee and calf that showed that there is no structural damage. GM Rick Hahn said Lawrie received some medicine in the joint and that he will be re-evaluated after a couple of days before he ramps up baseball activities for a possible return. Hahn said there is no specific timeline for Lawrie, who has been on the disabled list since July 22 due to a hamstring injury.

2B Brett Lawrie underwent a follow-up MRI on his knee and calf, which showed everything was structurally clean. Lawrie will be re-evaluated in the next few days.

2B Brett Lawrie (strained left hamstring) returned from his rehab assignment with Double-A Birmingham and is expected to be evaluated Monday. Lawrie exited his game at Birmingham after four innings Saturday. He has been on the disabled list since July 27, retroactive to July 22.

2B Brett Lawrie was pulled out of a game at Double-A Birmingham Wednesday due to an issue with his quad. Lawrie, who is on the disabled list with a pulled hamstring, was on a rehab assignment at Birmingham.

2B Brett Lawrie (left hamstring) went 2-for-3 with a double on Saturday in a rehab assignment at Double-A Birmingham. Lawrie should be ready to return to the majors this week.

2B Brett Lawrie, who has been on the disabled list since July 27 because of a hamstring injury, was sent to Double-A Birmingham for a rehab assignment. Lawrie is hitting .248 with 22 doubles, 12 homers and 36 RBIs this season.

INF Brett Lawrie, who went on the disabled list July 27 retroactive to July 22 with a right hamstring strain, has begun swinging the bat. "That's swinging the bat," White Sox manager Robin Ventura said. "He hasn't really gone full speed. Once he does, that we'll have a better idea.

2B Brett Lawrie (strained left hamstring) has been unable to get on the field and hit, but manager Robin Ventura hopes Lawrie nears a return within the next week and can go on a rehab assignment. He has been sidelined since July 22.

2B Brett Lawrie has a fluid buildup in his knee along with a strained left hamstring, manager Robin Ventura said. Lawrie was placed on the disabled list July 27, retroactive to July 22. Tyler Saladino has filled in at second base for the most part during Lawrie's absence. Lawrie was hitting .248 with 12 homers and 36 RBIs when he was sidelined.

2B Brett Lawrie, who is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring, also has fluid buildup in his knee, manager Robin Ventura said. Lawrie was placed on the DL July 27, retroactive to July 22.

INF Brett Lawrie was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday -- retroactive to July 22 -- due to a strained left hamstring. Lawrie is batting .248 with 22 doubles, 12 home runs and 36 RBIs in 94 games this season.

INF Brett Lawrie was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, retroactive to July 22, with a strained left hamstring.

2B Brett Lawrie likely will go on the disabled list after he missed his fourth consecutive game due to a left hamstring injury. Manager Robin Ventura said Lawrie "took a step backwards" during Tuesday's game and that he did not want to be short-handed while playing with National League rules when the series with the Chicago Cubs shifts to Wrigley Field for the final two games of the four-game crosstown series.

2B Brett Lawrie (hamstring) missed his fourth straight game. Manager Robin Ventura said Lawrie could be used in a pinch-hitting situation if needed.

2B Brett Lawrie missed his third consecutive game with a hamstring injury Monday, but he is improving. Manager Robin Ventura said Lawrie could have been used in an emergency situation. Had Lawrie's condition not improved by Monday, Ventura said the second baseman likely would have landed on the disabled list.

2B Brett Lawrie (hamstring) remained out of the lineup for the second consecutive game.He might be ready to play in a couple days, manager Robin Ventura said. The team is not considering putting him on the disabled list.

2B Brett Lawrie was held out of the starting lineup one day after he exited Thursday's game because of tightness in his left hamstring. Manager Robin Ventura said Lawrie was not walking well and underwent an MRI on Friday. "We're still waiting to see what's happening with that," Ventura said. Lawrie is hitting .248 with 12 home runs and 36 RBIs in 94 games this season. He is second on the team with 22 doubles.

2B Brett Lawrie hit his first home run of July on Tuesday, when his second-inning solo shot gave the White Sox a 1-0 lead. Lawrie has hit 11 of his 12 home runs this season against left-handed pitching, with Seattle southpaw Wade Miley being the latest victim.