Brewers' Chourio Sidelined with Fractured Hand

Promising young outfielder to miss start of season after WBC injury

Mar. 27, 2026 at 7:55pm

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The Milwaukee Brewers will be without outfielder Jackson Chourio to start the 2026 season after he was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left hand. The injury occurred during the World Baseball Classic in early March, but initial scans did not reveal the break. After continued discomfort, an MRI finally showed a small hairline fracture that will sideline the 22-year-old for 2-4 weeks.

Why it matters

Chourio has quickly emerged as a cornerstone of the Brewers' lineup, hitting 20+ home runs and stealing 20+ bases in each of his first two MLB seasons. His absence will be a significant blow to the team's offense as they try to build on last year's success.

The details

Chourio was hit by a pitch while playing for Venezuela in a WBC exhibition on March 4. Although initial scans showed no break, he continued playing through discomfort during the tournament and spring training. It wasn't until the injury worsened on a recent check swing that an MRI revealed the small fracture in his third metacarpal. Brewers manager Pat Murphy emphasized the importance of caution in Chourio's recovery, noting the initial scans missed the injury.

  • Chourio was hit by a pitch on March 4 while playing for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.
  • The Brewers placed Chourio on the 10-day injured list on March 27, 2026.

The players

Jackson Chourio

A 22-year-old outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers who has emerged as a cornerstone of the team's lineup, hitting 20+ home runs and stealing 20+ bases in each of his first two MLB seasons.

Pat Murphy

The manager of the Milwaukee Brewers.

Blake Perkins

An outfielder recalled from Triple-A Nashville to fill Chourio's roster spot.

Christian Yelich

A veteran outfielder for the Brewers who may see increased playing time during Chourio's absence.

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What they’re saying

“Things are gonna happen. You gotta be able to just not flinch. I'm disappointed for the kid, because he was so excited about the season coming off the WBC the way he did.”

— Pat Murphy, Brewers Manager

“It's rough, for sure. You want to be out there with them. But I'll be here supporting them as I always am. It's a long season, and I'm looking forward to being back soon with them and getting to play a big part in it.”

— Jackson Chourio

What’s next

The Brewers expect Chourio to be sidelined for roughly 2-4 weeks as the fracture in his left hand continues healing.

The takeaway

Chourio's injury is a significant setback for the Brewers, who will miss the production of their young star outfielder to start the season. However, the team remains optimistic he will return soon and continue his rapid development as a cornerstone of their lineup.