Brewers place OF Jackson Chourio on IL due to fractured hand

The Milwaukee Brewers positioned star outfielder Jackson Chourio on the 10-day injured record Thursday due to a fracture in his left hand — an damage which occurred when he was taking part in for Venezuela within the WBC on March 4.

Chourio was hit by a pitch from Clayton Beeter. He had performed since then, however had been experiencing discomfort in his hand, and the MRI revealed a small hairline fracture of the third metacarpal.

The transfer was made retroactive to Wednesday.

The Brewers’ early estimate is that Chourio will miss two to 4 weeks earlier than he returns to the lineup for a group that can attempt to get again to the playoffs, after ending final season with one of the best file in baseball.

Last 12 months, Chourio batted .270 with 21 dwelling runs and 78 RBIs and led the Brewers with 35 doubles and 4 triples. He is getting into the third season of an eight-year, $82 million contract.

The Brewers changed Chourio on the foremost league roster by recalling outfielder Blake Perkins from Triple-A Nashville.