Milwaukee’s rising star Jackson Chourio remains sidelined as his fractured left hand continues to heal after a pitch from Washington’s Clayton Beeter broke it during a March 4 exhibition for Venezuela. Manager Pat Murphy confirmed Friday that the 22‑year‑old still cannot swing a bat, though the injury shows signs of improvement. He missed training, forcing the Brewers to adjust outfield rotation.

Chourio’s rookie campaign in 2024 produced a .275 average with 21 homers and 79 RBIs, and he repeated the power output last season at .270 with 21 homers and 78 RBIs. Those numbers cemented his place in Milwaukee’s middle of the lineup, and his absence forces the club to rely on younger prospects and bench depth throughout the stretch now.

Murphy expects Chourio to take part in baserunning drills, fielding and throwing today, hoping the limited activity will rebuild confidence before a full swing returns. He warned that finding a balance between aggression and caution will dictate the timeline. Milwaukee will monitor progress closely, keeping the outfielder’s roster spot secure. He remains vital as Milwaukee chases a playoff berth this.