Impact Perkins will miss out on the starting nine for a second consecutive game Tuesday, allowing Jake Bauers to start in left field and bat eighth.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
BLAKE PERKINS
Out of Game 2 lineup Perkins isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of the NLCS against the Dodgers on Tuesday.
Absent from Game 1 lineup Perkins is not in the lineup for Monday's Game 1 of the NLCS against the Dodgers.
Impact Perkins started in center field in four of the five NLDS games versus the Cubs and participated in all five contests, but he will begin Monday's contest on the bench. Sal Frelick is shifting to center field and will be flanked by Isaac Collins in left field and Jackson Chourio in right field.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Taking seat in Game 3 Perkins is absent from the lineup Wednesday for Game 3 of the NLDS against the Cubs.
Impact Perkins started in center field in Games 1 and 2, reaching base three times and driving in a run, but he'll begin the festivities Wednesday on the bench. Brandon Lockridge is starting in center field and batting eighth for the Brewers.
OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Matches career high with five RBI Perkins went 2-for-4 with five RBI, a triple and a run in Wednesday's 9-2 win over the Angels.
Impact Perkins tied a career high with five RBI and also logged his fourth career triple. With Milwaukee's outfield mostly healthy, the switch hitter could remain hard-pressed for playing time to wrap up the season. Additionally, Perkins is slashing a woeful .225/.299/.359 with three home runs, 19 RBI, 25 runs scored and six stolen bases over 157 plate appearances on the year.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Fades into reserve role Perkins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Impact With the Brewers bringing Jackson Chourio back from the injured list Saturday, Perkins will stay on the bench for the second game in a row. He's set to operate as the fourth outfielder over the final month of the season behind Chourio, Isaac Collins and Sal Frelick.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting against lefty Perkins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Impact The switch-hitting Perkins will head to the bench for a fourth straight matchup versus a left-handed starting pitcher (Robbie Ray). Perkins and Brandon Lockridge will continue to platoon in center field until Jackson Chourio (hamstring) is ready to return from the injured list.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting against lefty Perkins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Impact The switch-hitting Perkins will head to the bench for a fourth straight matchup versus a left-handed starting pitcher (Robbie Ray), paving the way for the right-handed-hitting Brandon Lockridge to pick up a start in center field. Perkins and Lockridge are likely to form a platoon at the position until Jackson Chourio (hamstring) is ready to return from the injured list.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Out of Thursday's lineup Perkins is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.
Impact Perkins has received most of the reps in center field for the Brewers since Jackson Chourio (hamstring) went down, but he will begin Thursday's series finale on the bench. Brandon Lockridge will patrol center field and hit eighth in the batting order.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Giving way to Lockridge in Game 1 Perkins is out of the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Cubs.
Impact Perkins went 1-for-7 with a walk and a run scored while starting in center field in both of the Brewers' first two games following his return from the bereavement list Sunday, but he'll give way to Brandon Lockridge in the first contest of the twin bill. The two players could form a platoon in center until Jackson Chourio (hamstring) returns from the injured list, with the switch-hitting Perkins in line to receive most of the starts versus right-handed pitchers.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
Back from bereavement list The Brewers reinstated Perkins (personal) from the bereavement list Sunday.
Impact The 28-year-old was away from the team for the past few days to tend to a personal matter, but he's back for the series finale in Cincinnati. Perkins will bat sixth and start in center field Sunday, and he should operate as the primary option at the position with Jackson Chourio (hamstring) likely out for a couple more weeks.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Back from bereavement list The Brewers reinstated Perkins (personal) from the bereavement list Sunday.
Impact The 28-year-old was away from the team for the past few days to tend to a personal matter, but he's back with Milwaukee for Sunday's series finale in Cincinnati. Perkins should operate as the Brewers' primary center fielder with Jackson Chourio (hamstring) likely out for a couple more weeks.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on bereavement list The Brewers placed Perkins (personal) on the bereavement list Thursday.
Impact Perkins will step away from the team for a few days for personal reasons. Players can remain on the bereavement list for 3-to-7 games, so the outfielder should be back with the Brewers sometime next week. Brandon Lockridge could pick up some extra starts in center field, in the meantime.
AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE
Grabbing seat Monday Perkins is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.
Impact Perkins has been the Brewers' everyday center fielder since Jackson Chourio (hamstring) got hurt, but he'll retreat to the bench after 10 straight starts. Brandon Lockridge will patrol center field and bat eighth for Milwaukee.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
Enjoys big game in victory Perkins went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, two total runs and two total RBI in a 5-4 win against Atlanta on Wednesday.
Impact Perkins' two-run homer to right field in the fifth inning gave the Brewers a 5-1 lead, and that held up as Atlanta fell short by a run. Perkins continues to thrive in the absence of Jackson Chourio (hamstring); since Chourio got hurt July 29, Perkins has started seven straight games in center field and is batting .323 with three homers, nine runs, six RBI and a stolen base during that span. Perkins went deep just six times over 121 regular-season games last year, and he's already halfway to that mark with three home runs through just 17 contests this season.
AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE
Goes yard twice in wild win Perkins went 2-for-6 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday's 16-9 win over the Nationals.
Impact The switch hitter launched both blasts from the right side of the plate, taking Mitchell Parker deep in the second and fifth innings. The homers were the first of the season for Perkins, who is batting .281 (9-for-32) over 12 games since the All-Star break with five extra-base hits (two double, a triple, two home runs), two steals, six RBI and eight runs. With Jackson Chourio (hamstring) set to miss more than the 10-day minimum after being placed on the injured list Friday, Perkins should be in line for an everyday role over the next few weeks.
AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE
Clutch off bench Perkins went 1-for-1 with an RBI single, a run scored and a stolen base during Sunday's 3-2 win over Miami.
Impact Perkins didn't make the starting nine Sunday, but he entered in the eighth inning as a pinch runner for William Contreras. The outfielder immediately swiped second base and then scored the game-tying run. In the ninth, Perkins stepped into the batter's box and walked it off with a single. Since joining the big-league club July 18, Perkins is 5-for-22 (.227) with three RBI, three runs scored and a pair of steals.
JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Moving into reserve role Perkins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Impact Perkins will hit the bench for the second day in a row after he had started in five of Milwaukee's six contests before that. With Sal Frelick returning from the injured list Saturday, Perkins looks set to fill more of a fourth-outfielder role moving forward for the Brewers.
JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Getting look in everyday role Perkins will start in center field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Mariners.
Impact Following his call-up from Triple-A Nashville coming out of the All-Star break, Perkins has now started in four of the Brewers' last five games. He's gotten on base at a .357 clip thus far and has contributed a stolen base, and if he can continue to make a decent impact with the plate while bringing his usual solid defense in center field, Perkins should be able to hold down a near-everyday role until Sal Frelick (hamstring) returns from the injured list.
JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Adds steal Saturday Perkins went 1-for-3 with a triple, a walk, a stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 8-7 win over the Dodgers.
Impact Perkins was called up Friday to provide outfield depth while Sal Frelick (hamstring) is out. Perkins went 1-for-1 off the bench Friday before getting the start in center field for Saturday's contest. The 28-year-old outfielder will be a decent source of speed if he can carve out consistent playing time -- he had 23 steals over 121 games a year ago. For now, he slots in as a switch hitting option who can play all three outfield spots, but that may not lead to an everyday role immediately.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Brought up to bigs The Brewers recalled Perkins from Triple-A Nashville on Friday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Impact Perkins will fill in for the IL-bound Sal Frelick (hamstring), marking Perkins' first MLB action of 2025. He suffered a fractured shin in February and picked up a groin injury during his recovery before being reinstated July 13. He should see regular playing time in right field while Frelick is shelved. Perkins notched a .648 OPS with 23 stolen bases in 434 plate appearances with the Brewers last season.
JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Reinstated, optioned to Triple-A Perkins (groin/shin) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.
Impact Perkins will remain with Nashville after finishing his minor-league rehab assignment at the Triple-A level, batting .192 with a home run, two RBI, six runs scored and two stolen bases over 26 at-bats in eight games. With Sal Frelick (hamstring) leaving the Brewers' win early Sunday, it's possible that Perkins could be elevated to the major-league roster if Frelick is forced to miss any action moving forward. Drew Avans was designated for assignment Sunday, opening a spot on the 40-man roster for Perkins.
JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Reinstated, optioned to Triple-A Perkins (groin/shin) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.
Impact Perkins will remain with Nashville after finishing his minor-league rehab assignment at the Triple-A level, batting .192 with a home run, two RBI, six runs scored and two stolen bases over 26 at-bats in eight games. With Sal Frelick (hamstring) leaving the Brewers' win early Sunday, it's possible that Perkins could be elevated to the major-league roster if Frelick is forced to miss any action when play resumes following the All-Star break. Drew Avans was designated for assignment Sunday, opening a spot on the 40-man roster for Perkins.
JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Hopes to re-start rehab Friday Perkins (groin) hopes to re-start a rehab assignment Friday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Impact Perkins had to be pulled off his initial rehab assignment for a fractured shin when he suffered a left groin strain last week. He's evidently taken strides in his recovery, though, and should be back in game action soon. It's possible Perkins will be ready to rejoin the Brewers by the start of the second half or shortly after.
JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Now battling groin injury The Brewers pulled Perkins (shin) off his rehab assignment at Triple-A Nashville on Thursday due to a left groin strain, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Impact Perkins had been performing well in the minors while working his way back from a fractured right shin, going 3-for-13 with a homer, two RBI, three runs scored, two steals and six walks through five games at Nashville. However, a strained groin will delay his return from the injured list. The severity of his latest injury remains unknown, but it puts him at risk of remaining sidelined through the All-Star break.
JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Takes another step toward returrn Perkins (shin) had his rehab assignment moved to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.
Impact Perkins began a rehab assignment with the Brewers' ACL team June 14 and slashed .389/.500/.389 with two RBI, one stolen base, a 4:4 BB:K and zero extra-base hits through seven games. The outfielder fractured his shin in late February and has spent the season so far on the injured list. Perkins figures to play at least a few games with Nashville before being activated, and he could be ready to join Milwaukee at the start of July.
JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE
