Brewer Outfielder Blake Perkins Manager Pat Murphy told MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy and other journalists that he had a fracture of his right tibia on his right hand after staining the ball during a batting practice. Perkins will miss the next 3-4 weeks of recovery, while Murphy points out May is the best situation for Perkins to return to the major league roster.
It was a tough setback for Perkins, 28, who established himself as a great defensive player in both Major League Baseball seasons (both with Milwaukee). Perkins is a Golden Glove finalist in the NL Center Fielder category in the release of +7.7 UZR/150, above average NL Center Outfielder category, with a +8 defense running 956 1/3 innings, This is the middle part of the winemaker. He also put his elite speed on the base board with good speed, brushing 23 bases in 28 attempts.
The stolen base was Perkins’ main offensive contribution as he only reached .240/.316/.332 in 434 sets. Essentially, this is more than 602 PA from his career, and at the major league level, it translates to 85 WRC+. Although not ideal, the average of the left-handed pitch was at least .271 last season, which made him a left-handed hit Garrett Mitchell Enter the central field of 2025.
Perkins as of April, new signature Manuel Margot Now looking at Milwaukee’s top reserve outfielder. Jackson Chourio Play in the right field every day, Margot (right-handed bat) can be spelled Mitchell or Sal Frelick In the left field. Christian Yelich The numbers can be seen on the left for a while, but may be back for more time in his back surgery.
Isaac Collins,,,,, Brewer Hicklenand Jared Oliva There are other outfield options below the depth chart, but Margot’s signature suggests that Milwaukee wants more experienced hands to fill out as Perkins is facing a considerable absence. It’s no surprise that sometime this spring, the brewers added another outfielder in their current free agent class or later in March once other teams start laying off staff.
