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Toronto – Milwaukee brewers took a huge step back after recovering from Jackson Chourio on Saturday afternoon, August 30 on a 15-day injury list.
The 21-year-old outfielder has been eliminated since he tightened his right hamstring on July 29 and returned to midfield to finish second in the brewery’s second-biggest league series against the Rodgers Center’s Toronto Blue Jays.
“I feel good,” Horio said. “I feel healthy, that’s the most important thing.”
To make room for Chourio in the 26ers lineup, outfielder Brandon Lockridge was selected to the AAA Nashville class.
“We haven't been all out yet (Joey) Ortiz is still out there,” said manager Pat Murphy. “But Jackson just makes you smile. He's such a great talent and a great kid, but he still has a long way to go. We got great work from (Blake) Perkins and (Brandon) Lockridge; this combination did a lot for us last month.
“But as long as you can get Jack Jack back, it’s great.”
Chourio hit .276 with 17 home runs and 67 runs, hitting 0.786 and 18 stolen bases in 106 games with action 0.786, then pulled up his lap while against the Chicago Cubs.
Initially diagnosed with cramps, apparently soon to be eliminated from injury for a while, the primary significance of any significant significance in the career of a sophomore player.
“This is the first time in my career that I've experienced something like this,” Horio said. “It's definitely not something I like, it's a way to get it from a team. It's hard to come back and support the team from a distance, but you'll do your best.”
With Lockridge and Blake Perkins taking over midfield in Chourio's game, Milwaukee still managed to win the game 20-9 in absence, including winning a 14-game team record from August 1 to 16.
“We have a very special group here,” Horio said. “The guys did a great job when they needed it.”
Chourio struggled in five rehabs at the AAA Nashville class, 19-1 with eight strikeouts.
“I think the most important thing is the situation,” he said. “Run the base, in the outfield game – just everything the game brings. In all of these situations, I feel good. When it comes to hitting, it's been a long time since I've seen the court, and I'm just making sure I know them and see the ball and see the ball.
“I think that’s the most important thing, I think I achieved that.”
Murphy said it would occasionally be found that Chourio would take a few days off to ensure his hamstrings were fully recovered and that players were confident of punching the hole without worrying about possible reattacking themselves.
“I think when Perk plays center, he'll be away for a few days,” Murphy said. “We won't blow him here early. He's never been hurt before. He's been through him for the first time in his life. So now psychologically, he has to face the bat challenge in the major leagues that guys like Kevin Gausman faced.
“Hopefully he will be full of strength soon, injury is an afterthought and he will help us.”
“I feel 100% ready to go. I'm going to go there to play games and have fun there,” Chourio added.
Chourio hit a memorable batsman as he shot 407 feet into the straight midfielder, but Myles Straw jumped out of the wall to bring back a possible home run.
Lockridge, 28, hit .261 in 20 games after being acquired by the Nestor Cortes traded San Diego Padres.
“I love this kid,” Murphy said. “I said that two years ago. I felt the same about Lockridge. He fits well. An incredible guy and teammate. Urgent, hungry. What a pickup. I really like who he is and what he brings.
“This won't be his last time here.”
Meanwhile, Ortiz (hamstring) is expected to return to action on Monday, Sept. 1, when the brewers played three games against the Philadelphia Phillies on the American Family Field.
The return of first baseman Rhys Hoskins (Thumb), who has been out since July 6, is also breaking out.
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In addition to the chourio-lockridge swap, the winemaker also recovered left-handed Robert Gasser from 60-day Illinois and chose him to go to Nashville.
In order to clear space for him on the 40s, infielder Oliver Dunn was assigned as a mission.
Gasser made five rehabilitation appearances from Tommy John's surgery in late June last year, including a 1-1 run with a 3.38 ERA, a 1.39 whip and 21 strikeouts in Nashville.
Gasser saw him throw 78 goals on his final recovery outing on August 29.
As for waiting for Gasser in the major leagues, which could expand to 28 players on September 1, each team can add a pitcher and position player – Murphy said decisions are still being made.
“It's a thin line because we don't know what we need,” Murphy said. “And, he's leaving Tommy John. It's hard to take Tommy John Guys and put them on, 'Okay, ready to use,'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
“So, my idea is to let him out.”