MILWAUKEE -- Brewers closer Trevor Megill expressed confidence Saturday that he could be ready for the start of the playoffs after missing the last month with a right flexor strain.

His next big test could come Sunday. The NL Central champion Brewers would like to activate Megill from the injured list and have the All-Star right-hander pitch in their regular-season finale against the Cincinnati Reds .

"Some type of activity in tomorrow's game is what's been discussed," Megill said. "I don't have any details on when that might be during the game, but I'd expect myself to see a batter or so in the game tomorrow. Just get my feet wet and feel what it feels like to be out there again and get ready for the playoffs."

Megill made his last appearance in a game on Aug. 24. He is 5-3 with 30

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