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Vogt (shoulder) is slated to begin catching bullpen sessions for the team's rotation members over the weekend, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

While the activity amounts to a positive step forward for Vogt, he'll remain out for the season after undergoing the second major shoulder surgery of his career back in May. The backstop isn't expected to receive clearance to begin hitting until November, effectively closing the door on the 33-year-old making a cameo in the playoffs if Milwaukee should make a deep run. Given his advanced age and shaky track record on the health front, Vogt is expected to be non-tendered over the winter and hit free agency.

Vogt will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery this week, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Vogt has been sidelined for the first two and a half months of the season and recently suffered a setback in his rehab. After meeting with a specialist Tuesday, it was confirmed that the veteran backstop would require major surgery, thus officially ending his season and potentially his big-league career. Manny Pina and Jett Bandy will continue to handle catching duties moving forward.

Vogt suffered damage to his right shoulder capsule and rotator cuff, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Vogt will get a second opinion on his injuries, but it appears likely that he'll need to undergo surgery. Per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, Vogt would likely be forced to miss the remainder of the season if he ends up having surgery.

Vogt (shoulder) was moved to the 60-day disabled list Tuesday.

After suffering a setback in a rehab game Saturday, Vogt will be forced to miss more time. Additional information regarding the severity of Vogt's setback should become available soon. With Vogt out, look for Jett Bandy to continue serving as Milwaukee's primary backup option behind the dish.

Vogt (shoulder) has suffered an unspecified setback and will return to Milwaukee for further examination, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Vogt was lifted from Saturday's game for Triple-A Colorado springs after he appeared to aggravate his shoulder while attempting to throw out a runner. It's unclear exactly what went wrong, but the team will be extra cautious with the 33-year-old backstop. He had been hoping for an activation at some point next weekend, but for now, Jett Bandy will remain locked in to the backup catcher role in Milwaukee.