Brewers Issue Frustrating Jackson Chourio Injury Update

Milwaukee's top prospect has yet to appear in a game this season due to a fractured hand.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:10am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the fragmented motion of a baseball player's swing, conveying the complexity and uncertainty surrounding the Brewers' handling of Jackson Chourio's injury recovery.The Brewers' cautious approach to Jackson Chourio's hand injury aims to protect their top prospect's long-term potential.Phoenix Today

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio, a highly touted 22-year-old prospect, sustained a fractured hand in early March and has yet to appear in a game this season. The Brewers have issued an update indicating that Chourio is not yet ready to start swinging a bat again, as they are concerned about the force the hand would absorb on check swings.

Why it matters

Chourio was expected to take a major step forward this season, but this injury setback has delayed his development and the Brewers' plans to have him contribute at the major league level. The team is being cautious with his recovery to ensure he is fully healthy before returning to action.

The details

Chourio suffered the fractured hand on March 4 after being hit by a pitch, but did not miss any games until three weeks later when he was placed on the injured list. The initial recovery timetable was 2-4 weeks, but two weeks later the Brewers said Chourio was not yet ready to start swinging a bat again. Imaging has shown improvement, but the team is concerned about the force the hand would absorb on check swings, which seemed to be the biggest issue at the end of spring training.

  • Chourio sustained the fractured hand on March 4.
  • Chourio was placed on the injured list to start the regular season on March 25.
  • As of April 11, Chourio was still not ready to start swinging a bat again.

The players

Jackson Chourio

A 22-year-old outfielder in the Milwaukee Brewers organization who was expected to take a major step forward this season before sustaining a fractured hand.

Pat Murphy

The manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, who provided the update on Chourio's injury status.

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What they’re saying

“It's healing. It's not quite ready, but better. We're worried about the checked swing. When you face live things and do live things, we're worried about that. There's a fine line between being aggressive with it and conservative with it.”

— Pat Murphy, Brewers Manager

What’s next

The Brewers are not committing to a specific timetable for Chourio's return, but are hoping he can be back 'soon.' They are being cautious with his recovery to ensure he is fully healthy before returning to action.

The takeaway

This injury setback is a frustrating start to the season for the highly touted Chourio, but the Brewers are prioritizing his long-term health and development over rushing him back. As long as he is healthy for the majority of the regular season, the team remains optimistic about his future impact.