Milwaukee has added outfielder Jackson Chourio to their 10-day injured list Thursday after the young star suffered a broken left hand, with the team bringing up Blake Perkins from their Triple-A Nashville affiliate to fill the roster spot.
The injury occurred during an exhibition matchup on March 4 when Chourio was struck by a pitch while representing Venezuela against the Washington Nationals. Medical imaging confirmed a minor hairline break located at the base of his third metacarpal bone, with team doctors projecting a recovery timeline of two to four weeks.
The 22-year-old Venezuelan had an impressive 2024 campaign that earned him third place in National League Rookie of the Year balloting. During his debut season, Chourio posted a .270 batting average while contributing 21 home runs, 78 runs batted in, and 21 stolen bases across 131 games.
The 29-year-old Perkins, who gets the call-up, appeared in 54 games for Milwaukee last season, recording a .226 batting average with three home runs and 19 RBIs.
