Brewers' Blake Perkins to miss April with shin fracture

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins is set to miss the first month of the season due to a fractured right shin suffered during batting practice. Manager Pat Murphy indicated that Perkins will require three to four weeks to heal, followed by a ramp-up period of four to six weeks, potentially delaying his return until May. At 28, Perkins had a solid previous season, hitting .240 with six home runs and 23 steals, and was a finalist for the NL Gold Glove. Murphy emphasized Perkins' importance to team chemistry and defense, acknowledging the impact of his absence. Additionally, pitcher J.B. Bukauskas is facing a significant lat injury and is considering surgery, complicating the team's early-season roster. The Brewers recently added outfielder Manuel Margot to address their injury challenges.