Brewers' Power Hitters Return, But Injuries Persist

0:00It's May 3rd, welcome to MLB News Today, powered by AI and ready for first pitch. The Milwaukee Brewers thought they'd get a double-boost Monday with Jackson Churrio, and Andrew Vaughn returning from the injured list. Both guys had left hand fractures, but Churrio fouled a ball off his left ankle in his last AAA rehab game Saturday, so now it looks like only. Vaughn makes it back for the Cardinal Series. Churrio's been out since opening day after a hit by pitch in World Baseball Classic prep broke his finger. Vaughn cracked his homiday bone that same day against the White Sox and had surgery, March 30th. Their rehab stints were short three games each, which Churrio won for six and Vaughn two for eleven. Fans are feeling the pinch because the Brewers desperately need power. They're tied for second few as home runs in the majors at 22 and just three dingers in the past week. At 18 and 14, they're hanging tough, but injuries keep piling up. But in Brandon Woodruff's right shoulder inflammation last week, Jekimis Yorowski's

1:01hamstring cramp Friday and Christian Yelges growing strain since. April 14th. He's rehabbing on the road. It's a rough stretch, testing the club's depth. Still, Vaughn's return offers a spark, and with Churrio close behind, the walkie's line up could heat up soon if they manage the injury bug.