Baseball player Jackson Chourio, a member of the Brewers' outfield, added to the injured list due to a strained right hamstring.
Milwaukee Brewers' Jackson Chourio Suffers Hamstring Strain, Expected to Miss at Least a Month
The Milwaukee Brewers have suffered a significant blow as outfielder Jackson Chourio is expected to be out for at least a month due to a right hamstring strain. The injury occurred during a game, while Chourio was running the bases on a triple in the fifth inning.
Chourio, who has been a valuable asset to the team with 17 home runs, 67 RBIs, and 18 stolen bases, was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday, with the move being made retroactive to Wednesday. The team is cautious about his return, as the injury is located in the muscle rather than being solely a matter of severity.
The exact extent of Chourio's injury is not yet clear, but he has begun physical rehab, including a platelet-rich plasma injection, in early August. The Brewers are being careful to ensure proper healing before resuming baseball activities.
In a move to fill the void left by Chourio, the Brewers acquired Brandon Lockridge from San Diego on Thursday. Lockridge, who had a batting average of .216 with 5 RBIs in 47 games with the Padres this season, was inserted into the leadoff slot for the Brewers' game against the Nationals on Friday. The exact position he played is not specified.
The Brewers entered Friday with the best record in the majors at 64-44. Despite the loss of Chourio, they will be hoping that Lockridge can provide a solid contribution to their ongoing pursuit of a playoff spot.
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[1] Despite the impressive performance by Jackson Chourio in baseball this season, his hamstring strain forces the Milwaukee Brewers to place him on the 10-day injured list.[2] With the Brewers' star outfielder expected to miss at least a month due to his injury, the team looks for replacements in the MLB, acquiring Brandon Lockridge from the San Diego Padres as a potential filler.
