Baddoo's Road to Recovery Begins

0:00On March 25th, Akeel Badu joined the Milwaukee Brewers on a one-year major league deal back in December, hoping to revive his career after five. Seasons and 347 games with the Detroit Tigers. The 27-year-old outfielder quickly hit a snag during spring training when he strained his left quadriceps while fighting for a roster spot. Earlier this week, the Brewers transferred Badu to the 60-day injured list, which cleared space on their 40-man roster. That move let them pick up right-handed pitcher Jake Woodford from the Tampa Bay Rays. Fans and analysts see this as a tough break for Badu, who's now sidelined until at least June, missing over a third of his first season in Milwaukee. The team's outfield is stacked with guys like Jackson Turio, South Frellick, and Garrett Mitchell starting, plus Dev from Brandon Lockridge and Blake. Perkins reports suggest Badu's path back won't be easy, given his contract pays $1.25 million in the majors, or $845,000 in the minors.

1:00His best big league production came in his rookie year back in 2021, and it's unclear if he'll carve out a ventrull once healthy. The Brewers keep rolling with their revamped roster, but Badu's long road to recovery leaves everyone watching how he fits in later this summer. Team coverage, powered by AI, this is Milwaukee Brewers News Today.