Brewers' Chourio still recovering from broken hand

Outfielder not expected to take swings until late April at the earliest

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:08am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the overlapping planes and angles of a baseball player's swing, conveying the disruption caused by the player's injury.A Cubist-inspired illustration captures the fragmented motion of a baseball player's swing, reflecting the injury setback faced by the Brewers' top prospect.Today in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio is still recovering from a fractured left hand he sustained while playing for Venezuela in an exhibition game ahead of the World Baseball Classic. Chourio is not yet ready to swing a bat and is not expected to return to the Brewers' lineup until late April at the earliest.

Why it matters

Chourio is one of the Brewers' top prospects and a key part of their future outfield plans. His injury is a setback for the team as they look to build on their playoff appearance last season.

The details

Chourio fractured his left hand on March 4 while playing for Venezuela in an exhibition game ahead of the World Baseball Classic. The injury required surgery, and the Brewers have not provided a specific timeline for his return, but have said he is not expected to take swings until late April at the earliest.

  • Chourio fractured his hand on March 4 while playing for Venezuela.
  • The Brewers have not provided a specific timeline for his return, but say he is not expected to take swings until late April at the earliest.

The players

Jackson Chourio

A top prospect in the Milwaukee Brewers' organization who was expected to be a key part of their outfield this season.

Milwaukee Brewers

A Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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What’s next

The Brewers will continue to monitor Chourio's recovery and provide updates on his timeline to return to the lineup.

The takeaway

Chourio's injury is a setback for the Brewers, who were counting on the young outfielder to be a key part of their lineup this season. The team will have to adjust their plans until he is able to return, likely in late April or early May.