The Milwaukee Brewers got a mixed update on Brice Turang’s foot after Saturday’s game against the Miami Marlins: the x-rays came back clean, but the second baseman still might be sidelined for a few more games.
Turang had been in the original lineup, penciled in at second base and batting third. But manager Pat Murphy said the foot flared up that morning after Turang fouled a ball off it on Friday night. The swelling was noticeable, and Murphy said Turang was still walking with a limp.
That opened the door for Braden Shewmake, who got the start at second base and made the most of it. Shewmake went 2-3 with two runs scored, an RBI, and a stolen base, giving Milwaukee a strong fill-in performance while Turang was unavailable.
After the game, Murphy made it clear the Brewers may have to go without Turang for a little while longer. Pat Murphy said X-rays were negative on Brice Turang’s foot but that he’s still limping around pretty good and might miss more time as a result.
The positive in all of this is that the tests ruled out a break. Murphy did not say Turang will need to go on the injured list, but he did leave open the possibility that the second baseman could miss several more games.
The timing isn’t ideal for Milwaukee. The Brewers also placed Sal Frelick on the injured list Saturday because of a shoulder issue, and Brandon Woodruff was just ruled out for the season. With injuries stacking up, the Brewers are going to need to keep piecing things together until key players get back.
Turang has been one of their steadier bats, hitting .263/.359/.460 with 14 home runs and 60 RBI, so the hope in Milwaukee is simple: the limp fades quickly, and the absence stays short.
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