Chris Narveson tossed six innings of shutout ball in Wednesday's 0-0 tie with the Giants.

Narveson didn't issue a single walk and he allowed only one hit. He struck out four. The left-hander is expected to serve as the Brewers' fourth starter this season, behind Yovani Gallardo, Marco Estrada and Wily Peralta.

Brewers manager Ron Roenicke confirmed Tuesday that his rotation alignment will consist of Yovani Gallardo, Marco Estrada, Wily Peralta, Chris Narveson and Mike Fiers.

The order is subject to change, but Gallardo, Estrada and Peralta currently line up for the first series of the season against the Rockies. Mark Rogers' struggles this spring have made the inclusion of Narveson a foregone conclusion, though he still has a lot to prove coming off shoulder surgery.

Chris Narveson yielded two runs over four innings Friday against the Indians.

Narveson gave up seven hits and hit a batter, so he wasn't overly effective, but he managed to keep the damage to a minimum. After missing nearly all of 2012 with shoulder surgery, the 31-year-old southpaw has a 5.40 ERA and 4/1 K/BB ratio over 8 1/3 innings of work in the Cactus League. Mark Rogers has been terrible this spring, so Narveson is likely to open the season in the starting rotation.

Chris Narveson (shoulder) gave up two runs on five hits over three innings in Sunday's loss to the Giants.

Chris Narveson (shoulder) will start Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Royals.

Narveson is coming back from rotator cuff surgery but has been a full participant in spring training thus far. He's competing for a spot in the Brewers' rotation. "I'm more excited to see where he is in three or four outings, if he's getting his stuff locked in and whether he can be that guy that he was," manager Ron Roenicke said.

Manager Ron Roenicke said Saturday that Chris Narveson (shoulder) will not make any starts during the first week of Cactus League games.

Narveson is coming off rotator cuff surgery, so the Brewers are being cautious with him and Wily Peralta (shoulder), who reported stiffness after his first bullpen session earlier this week. Both pitchers will be eased back into spring training action and are candidates for the Opening Day rotation if they can stay healthy.

Chris Narveson (shoulder) threw his first live batting practice session of spring training Wednesday in Brewers camp.

Beat writer Tom Haudricourt notes that Narveson had good command of his pitches and showed no signs of hesitation coming off rotator cuff surgery. The 31-year-old was limited to just two starts in 2012, but should regain his spot in the Brewers' rotation if he continues to progress.

Chris Narveson told reporters Thursday morning that he is completely recovered from shoulder surgery.

Narveson threw a bullpen session in front of the Brewers' training staff on Wednesday and drew rave reviews. "It feels like you've got a new arm," he said Thursday in camp. The left-hander seems likely to claim one of the open spots in the Milwaukee starting rotation this spring.

According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Brewers manager Ron Roenicke on Sunday "didn't sound certain" Chris Narveson (shoulder) would be ready for the start of spring training.

Narveson said at the end of last month that he would be ready to roll, but evidently his manager isn't so sure. The left-hander is working his way back from May rotator cuff surgery but has been throwing since late September. If he proves to be healthy during camp, he should be able to win a rotation spot.

Brewers and LHP Chris Narveson avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract.

Narvson missed the majority of the 2012 season due to left rotator cuff surgery. The 31-year-old southpaw is expected to be ready for spring training and should be in the Brewers' season-opening starting rotation.

Chris Narveson (shoulder) expects to be available for the start of spring training.

Narveson lasted just two starts before missing all of 2012 to injury, and is working his way back from May rotator cuff surgery. He was cleared to begin a throwing program in late September and hasn't reported any setbacks. If Narveson can stay healthy, he'll be a strong candidate for the Brewers' Opening Day rotation.

Chris Narveson (shoulder) said he "felt great" during a bullpen session Sunday.

It was his first time throwing from a mound since he underwent rotator cuff surgery back in May. "It felt great," Narveson said. "It's a long time coming, that you come to the field with a smile on your face, ready to get back after it." Narveson will throw a few more bullpen sessions before progressing to live batting practice. Barring any setbacks, he's expected to be healthy for the start of spring training.

Chris Narveson (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Sunday.

It will be his first since he underwent rotator cuff surgery back in May. "I'm looking forward to getting back on the mound," said Narveson, who will be allowed to throw only 15-20 fastballs. "It's been a long time. It's a big difference from throwing on flat ground." The lefty is expected to be 100 percent by spring training.

Chris Narveson underwent successful surgery Tuesday to repair the labrum and rotator cuff in his throwing shoulder.

Narveson will need nine months to recover, so he will miss the rest of the season and possibly the early part of spring training next year. The 30-year-old southpaw has made 28 starts for the Brewers in each of the past two seasons and will be arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter.

Chris Narveson confirmed Tuesday that he needs season-ending surgery on his left (throwing) shoulder.

Narveson was placed on the disabled list last week after he was found to have a tear in his left rotator cuff and decided on season-ending surgery after consulting with a couple of specialists early this week. The 30-year-old southpaw allowed seven earned runs, four walks and 10 hits in nine innings this year for the Brewers.

Chris Narveson (shoulder) has been told that he'll likely need surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff in his throwing shoulder, but he'll seek a second opinion to be sure.

If Narveson were forced to undergo the surgery, he would likely miss the remainder of the season. Marco Estrada will start in his place on Saturday, though Wily Peralta may also be given consideration to take his rotation spot in the long run.

Brewers assistant general manager Gord Ash said that team physician William Raasch was scheduled to review the MRI of Chris Narveson's left shoulder on Friday.

Narveson was placed on the disabled list Friday with a torn left rotator cuff. He'll miss an extended period of time no matter what, but we'll know more about his status after Raasch has a chance to review the MRI. Surgery would knock him out for the season and perhaps longer. Marco Estrada will fill in for him Saturday, but Wily Peralta might be a better long-term solution for the rotation.

Brewers placed LHP Chris Narveson on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 16, with a tear of the left rotator cuff.

The severity of the injury isn't yet known, but it certainly doesn't sound good. The 30-year-old southpaw had allowed eight runs (seven earned) in nine innings over his first two starts this season. It's not clear who will start in his place Saturday, but Marco Estrada is a possibility.

Chris Narveson managed to win his first start of the 2012 season on Tuesday, limiting the Cubs to two runs on six hits in five innings of work.

Narveson walked two and struck out four in the game. The Brewers offense came out in full force tonight, providing plenty of run support and taking the pressure off of Narveson. He'll hope they saved some of those runs for his next outing when he takes on the Braves.

Chris Narveson allowed four runs on five hits and four walks in 6 1/3 innings of Monday's 6-5 win over the Indians.

The shaky outing ballooned Narveson's spring ERA from 2.70 to 3.66. Now the owner of a 1.22 WHIP and 7/8 K/BB ratio through 19 2/3 Cactus League frames, Narveson can be counted on as a steady(ish) source of strikeouts in NL-only leagues.