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Brewers Activate Vaughn, Chourio Amid Slugging Struggles

5/5/2026

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Brewers Activate Vaughn

The Milwaukee Brewers activated Andrew Vaughn and Jackson Chourio May 4, 2026, after Vaughn’s hamate-bone surgery and Chourio’s ankle injury May 2 and hand fracture March 4.
Pat Murphy said players were eager to play and expected Vaughn’s power to return.
The team optioned Blake Perkins to Triple-A Nashville, designated Greg Jones for assignment, and entered the Cardinals series with the second-lowest slugging rate at .354 and 22 homers.

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Chourio Ankle Assessment

Jackson Chourio fouled his left ankle after his protective guard slipped during a Triple-A Nashville rehab game.
Brewers medical staff performed an immediate X-ray that showed no bone fracture.
Pat Murphy called the incident a “critical day” and said the team must assess Chourio’s soreness before any roster decision.
Team physicians will monitor the ankle, may order follow-up imaging, and will grant major-league clearance only after soft-tissue evaluation.

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Brewers Activate Vaughn

The Milwaukee Brewers activated Andrew Vaughn and Jackson Chourio May 4, 2026, after Vaughn’s hamate-bone surgery and Chourio’s ankle injury May 2 and hand fracture March 4.
Pat Murphy said players were eager to play and expected Vaughn’s power to return.
The team optioned Blake Perkins to Triple-A Nashville, designated Greg Jones for assignment, and entered the Cardinals series with the second-lowest slugging rate at .354 and 22 homers.

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