Cozart feels much better since he went on the DL June 19 with the strained quad.
"Night and day," he said. "I could move around on defense, feel great. Hitting was never an issue. The gear I was in today, I haven't been in that gear in a long time."
Jose Peraza made another start at shortstop while Scooter Gennett again manned second base on Wednesday vs. the Brewers. Cozart is batting .320/.404/.562 with nine home runs and 33 RBIs in 58 games, and is nearing a bid to be fan-elected to the National League All-Star team.