Brewer's ace, Jackson Chourio, lands on the Injured List due to a strained hamstring he sustained during the game against the Cubs
Milwaukee Brewers Lose Jackson Chourio to Hamstring Strain, Acquire Brandon Lockridge
The Milwaukee Brewers have suffered a setback as outfielder Jackson Chourio has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain, retroactive to July 30 [1][3]. The injury is more severe than initially expected, and it appears that Chourio could miss most of August before returning to the lineup [1][2].
Chourio's contributions to the team have been significant, as he had a batting line of .276/.311/.474 (119 OPS+) in his first 106 games this season, with 17 home runs and 18 stolen bases [4]. His estimated Win Above Replacement (WAR) is 2.3, according to Baseball Reference's calculations [5].
The Brewers are being cautious with Chourio's recovery and have not provided a more precise return date yet, emphasizing patience due to Chourio's caliber as a player [1][3].
To fill Chourio's vacated spot on the roster, the Brewers have acquired Brandon Lockridge from the San Diego Padres in exchange for left-hander Nestor Cortes [1]. Lockridge is a career .210 hitter with a .248 on-base percentage and a .280 slugging percentage (47 OPS+) in the major leagues [6]. He is not a prolific home run hitter, with only 1 home run in his career, but he is regarded as a plus defensive player due to his impressive speed [7].
Lockridge entered Friday ranked in the 99th percentile in sprint speed, according to Statcast [8]. He has also stolen 10 bases in the major leagues [6]. The Brewers are hoping that Lockridge's speed and defensive prowess will help them maintain their position in the National League Central, where they currently hold first place [9].
The Brewers will face the Washington Nationals in a contest scheduled for Friday [10]. The team will rely on their depth and the contributions of their new acquisition, Brandon Lockridge, as they navigate the remainder of the season without the services of Jackson Chourio.
References: 1. ESPN 2. MLB.com 3. Baseball Reference 4. MLB.com Stats 5. Baseball Reference WAR 6. Baseball Reference 7. MLB.com 8. Statcast 9. MLB.com Standings 10. MLB.com Game Schedule
- Despite the Milwaukee Brewers losing Jackson Chourio to a right hamstring strain, they've turned to baseball to find a replacement, acquiring Brandon Lockridge from the San Diego Padres.
- The acquisition of Brandon Lockridge, a plus defensive player with impressive speed, comes as the Brewers look to make up for Chourio's absence in the MLB season.
- With Chourio out due to injury, the Brewers' baseball roster now includes Lockridge, who entered Friday ranked in the 99th percentile in sprint speed, according to Statcast.
- While Chourio's contributions this season included 17 home runs and 18 stolen bases, the Brewers hope that Lockridge's speed and offensive potential will help them continue to win games in the MLB season.
