WASHINGTON โ The Milwaukee Brewers have placed their dynamic outfielder, Jackson Chourio, on the 10-day injured list due to a more serious right hamstring strain than initially thought. The announcement was made on Friday following further evaluations.
Chourioโs injury occurred on Tuesday while he was advancing to third base on a triple during the fifth inning. As a result, the move to the injured list is retroactive to Wednesday. The Brewersโ manager, Pat Murphy, indicated that Chourio, at just 21, may face a longer recovery period than the 10 days stipulated on the injured list.
โItโs not going to be a short-term thing,โ Murphy mentioned ahead of their series opener against Washington. โThe assessment was more serious than we had anticipated. As for the full extent of the injury, itโs still uncertain. Weโre focused on his rehabilitation process.โ In an effort to speed up the healing, Chourio will receive a platelet-rich plasma injection.
As of now, Chourio has been a valuable player for the Brewers, sporting a .276 batting average with 17 home runs, 67 RBIs, and 18 steals under his belt. The Brewers, holding the leagueโs top record at 64 wins and 44 losses, are hopeful for his quick return. Taking Chourioโs spot on the active roster is outfielder Brandon Lockridge, a recent acquisition from San Diego. In exchange for Lockridge, Milwaukee traded pitcher Nestor Cortes, infielder Jorge Quintana, and a cash sum.
Lockridge, who has had a challenging season with a .216 average and five RBIs over 47 games with the Padres, made his debut in the Brewersโ lineup as the lead-off hitter against the Nationals on Friday.