Brewers Place Jackson Chourio On IL Due To Fractured Hand
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Key Points:
- Brewers star outfielder Jackson Chourio has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a hairline fracture in his left hand, with an estimated return in two to four weeks.
- The injury likely stems from a March 4 exhibition game before the World Baseball Classic, initially misdiagnosed as a contusion; Chourio played through discomfort during the WBC and spring training.
- Blake Perkins has been called up from Triple-A Nashville to fill Chourio’s roster spot, joining an outfield mix that includes Garrett Mitchell, Sal Frelick, Christian Yelich, Jake Bauers, and Brandon Lockridge.
- Chourio, a 22-year-old entering his third MLB season, is a versatile and productive player known for his hitting, baserunning, and defense, expected to miss only a small portion of the season due to the Brewers’ upcoming off-days.
- The Brewers plan to adjust outfield roles with Frelick locked in at right field, Mitchell and Perkins sharing center field duties, and Bauers and Lockridge platooning in left field, while Yelich primarily serves as designated hitter.
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