Brewers' Blake Perkins Suffers Fractured Shin, Out Until May

The Milwaukee outfielder's injury during batting practice sidelines him for at least two months, impacting the team's Opening Day plans.

Blake Perkins, 28, fractured his right shin during batting practice and is expected to miss the first month of the MLB season, with a possible return in May.
Perkins was a key player for the Milwaukee Brewers last season, appearing in 121 games, stealing 23 bases, and being a Gold Glove finalist in center field.
Manager Pat Murphy emphasized Perkins' importance to the team's chemistry and defensive strength, calling the injury a significant loss.
The Brewers signed veteran outfielder Manuel Margot to a minor league deal, increasing his chances of making the Opening Day roster in Perkins' absence.
Other team updates include reliever J.B. Bukauskas considering surgery for a lat injury and pitcher Brandon Woodruff making progress in his recovery from surgery.