REPORTS, THE CREW COULD BE GETTING SOME REINFORCEMENTS VERY SOON. >> SOME GOOD NEWS FOR THE BREWERS SLUGGER. JACKSON DARIO IS EXPECTED TO RETURN TO THE LINEUP SOON. THE 22 YEAR OLD BEGINS A REHAB ASSIGNMENT TOMORROW WITH TRIPLE-A NASHVILLE. AFTER MISSING THE ENTIRE SEASON WITH A FRACTURED LEFT HAND SUFFERED BACK IN MARCH DURING THE WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC. DARIO IS TARGETING A COMEBACK THIS COMING MONDAY, MAY 4TH, AGAINST THE CARDINALS IN SAINT LOUIS. I ASKED MANAGER PAT MURPHY HOW TOUGH IT’S BEEN FOR CHOURIO THIS SEASON NOT TO PLAY. >> IT’S ONE OF THOSE INJURIES WHERE YOU DON’T WANT TO RISK THE CATASTROPHE OF HAVING TO HAVE SURGERY ON IT BECAUSE YOU DIDN’T GIVE IT PROPER TIME, BUT YOU FEEL GREAT IN THE MEANTIME, LIKE, WHY CAN’T I PLAY? YOU KNOW, BUT IT’S, YOU KNOW, THE RECOMMENDATION IS TO MAKE SURE THAT IT’S IN A SPACE WHERE IT’S NOT GOING TO, IT’S NOT GOING TO BE AFFECTED, AND YOU’RE NOT GOING TO NEED SURGERY. SO GOING THROUGH THIS HAS GOT TO BE TOUGH. AND HE LOVES TO PLAY. >> AND FIRST BASEMAN ANDREW VAUGHN IS ALSO EXPECTED TO START A REHAB ASSIGNMENT ON WEDNESDAY. THE BREWERS COULD USE BOTH OF THEM AND THEIR POWER AT THE PLATE. THE TEAM HAS NOT HIT A HOME RUN IN SEVEN GAMES. IT’S THEIR LONGEST HOME RUN DROUGHT SINCE AUGUS
Brewers’ Jackson Chourio, Andrew Vaughn nearing return to lineup
The Milwaukee Brewers provided an update on the two sluggers, Tuesday.
Updated: 8:00 PM CDT Apr 28, 2026
It’s been a chaotic beginning to the 2026 season for the reigning NL Central champions, the Milwaukee Brewers.On top of being in the most competitive division this season, the Brewers have found themselves without some of their top contributors from last season due to injury.Tuesday, the Brewers announced that outfielder Jackson Chourio and first baseman Andrew Vaughn, both recovering from hand injuries, will begin rehab assignments starting on Wednesday. Both will be assigned to AAA Nashville.Chourio has yet to make his 2026 debut because of the injury he suffered during the World Baseball Classic. Vaughn has played just one game this year before he was placed on the injured list.The Brewers are hoping for the two to return next week. The anticipated return date is May 4 in St. Louis against the Cardinals.”It feels like it’s finally here,” Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Tuesday. “That’s a great feeling, but can’t worry about that right now. I just want to keep them going, healthy, and get them their at-bats.”Vaughn recorded a .869 OPS, .308 batting average, and 9 home runs in 64 games with the Brewers once he was traded from the White Sox last season.Chourio, who just turned 22 in March, has recorded at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in each season he’s played for Milwaukee.Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester (thoracic outlet syndrome) is also currently on a rehab assignment.Outfielder and designated hitter, Christian Yelich (groin) is hoping for a mid-to-late May return.”We’re trending right,” Murphy said. “With every couple steps forward, there’s a step backwards along the way.”Top HeadlinesDinner dispute led to deadly stabbing in Lac La BelleWisconsin Democratic Party calls liberal supporter’s post ‘unacceptable’Two rob person at gunpoint, steal car at Brookfield Raising Cane’sWATCH Trees down damage after 70 mph winds in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE —
It’s been a chaotic beginning to the 2026 season for the reigning NL Central champions, the Milwaukee Brewers.
On top of being in the most competitive division this season, the Brewers have found themselves without some of their top contributors from last season due to injury.
Tuesday, the Brewers announced that outfielder Jackson Chourio and first baseman Andrew Vaughn, both recovering from hand injuries, will begin rehab assignments starting on Wednesday. Both will be assigned to AAA Nashville.
Chourio has yet to make his 2026 debut because of the injury he suffered during the World Baseball Classic. Vaughn has played just one game this year before he was placed on the injured list.
The Brewers are hoping for the two to return next week. The anticipated return date is May 4 in St. Louis against the Cardinals.
“It feels like it’s finally here,” Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Tuesday. “That’s a great feeling, but can’t worry about that right now. I just want to keep them going, healthy, and get them their at-bats.”
Vaughn recorded a .869 OPS, .308 batting average, and 9 home runs in 64 games with the Brewers once he was traded from the White Sox last season.
Chourio, who just turned 22 in March, has recorded at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in each season he’s played for Milwaukee.
Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester (thoracic outlet syndrome) is also currently on a rehab assignment.
Outfielder and designated hitter, Christian Yelich (groin) is hoping for a mid-to-late May return.
“We’re trending right,” Murphy said. “With every couple steps forward, there’s a step backwards along the way.”
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