Brewers place OF Jackson Chourio on IL due to fractured hand - ESPN The Milwaukee Brewers have placed star outfielder Jackson Chourio on the 10-day injured list following a fractured left hand sustained during a game for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic on March 4. The injury occurred when Chourio was hit by a pitch from Clayton Beeter. Although he continued to play after the incident, he reported discomfort in his hand, and an MRI confirmed a small hairline fracture of the third metacarpal. The move was made retroactive to Wednesday, meaning Chourio will miss time before returning to the lineup. The Brewers estimate Chourio will be sidelined for two to four weeks, which could impact the team’s efforts to secure a playoff berth. The Brewers finished last season with the best record in Major League Baseball, and Chourio’s return is seen as crucial for their postseason ambitions. Last year, Chourio posted a .270 batting average with 21 home runs and 78 RBIs, while leading the team with 35 doubles and four triples. He is entering his third season under an eight-year, $82 million contract signed in 2021. To fill the void left by Chourio’s absence, the Brewers have recalled outfielder Blake Perkins from Triple-A Nashville. Perkins, 26, has spent the past two seasons in the minors and has yet to appear in a major league game. His promotion adds depth to the outfield, though the Brewers will need to rely on other players to step up in Chourio’s absence. The injury comes at a critical time for the Brewers, who are looking to build on their strong 2024 season. Chourio’s production has been a key factor in their success, and his absence could test the team’s depth.#world_baseball_classic #jackson_chourio #milkaukee_brewers #clayton_beeter #triple_a_nashville
