Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Scooter Gennett is dealing with right oblique tightness that landed him on the disabled list, and it is uncertain when he’ll return to action.
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Counsell Comments on Gennett’s Timeline for Return
Thursday, April 28
Brewers manager Craig Counsell told reporters he expects Gennett to miss three weeks with the injury.
Gennett Placed on 15-Day DL
Thursday, April 28
The Brewers announced the roster move on their official Twitter account, noting Gennett will be replaced on the 25-man roster by infielder Hernan Perez. They also noted starting pitcher Matt Garza was transferred to the 60-day disabled list to complete the transaction.
Injury Halts Gennett’s Strong Start to Season
It’s a disappointing setback for Gennett. The 25-year-old Ohio native was off to a strong start to the 2016 campaign with four home runs and a .361 on-base percentage in 18 games. By comparison, he finished last season with just six homers in 114 contests.
Yadiel Rivera, who started in place of Gennett in the Brewers’ last game, has just six hits in 37 career at-bats (.162). So while he’ll probably get the first crack at filling the void, Perez could also get his chance after hitting .339 in 16 games to start the year at Triple-A.
Either of those options will likely represent a drop-off for Milwaukee, based on the production Gennett provided during the first month of the season. As Counsell alluded to, it could be a while before the starter returns, given the delicate nature of oblique injuries.
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