Brewers OF Brandon Lockridge lands on IL after crashing into wall

Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Brandon Lockridge is carted off the field after being injured. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Brewers OF Brandon Lockridge lands on IL after crashing into wall

By Vanessa Serrao | Last updated May 9, 2026 4:31 PM ET

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The Milwaukee Brewers have placed outfielder Brandon Lockridge on the 10-day IL with a right knee laceration and contusion. Blake Perkins has been recalled from Triple-A Nashville. Perkins' asset is that he's good against right-handed pitchers. The Brewers remain 5.5 games out of first in the NL Central.

The knee injury occurred on a hard collision with the wall on May 8 versus the New York Yankees. His right knee collided with a section of the ''Wall of Honor'' that's not cushioned. Following the injury, he was carted off the field. The Brewers blanked the Yankees, winning 6-0.

While Lockridge's X-rays were negative for fractures, the injury was still severe enough that it has left him sidelined. The laceration was deep down to the bone.

The 29-year-old needs to get an MRI on his knee to get an exact timeline on his return, but he will definitely will miss time.

Brewers move:

OF Brandon Lockridge placed on the 10-day injured list with a right knee laceration and contusion.

OF Blake Perkins recalled from Triple-A Nashville.
— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) May 9, 2026

Brandon Lockridge is in a leg brace after getting around 10 stitches on his right knee last night. The laceration is expected to heal in 7-10 days. He will have a MRI on Monday and timeline TBD.
— Sophia Minnaert (@SophiaMinnaert) May 9, 2026

How the Brandon Lockridge injury impacts the Brewers

Before the injury, Lockridge was performing well, hitting .294 with 12 RBI and five stolen bases. His five stolen bases accounted for solid sprint speed (94th percentile).

He's known for being a reliable on-base threat who collected 25 hits while serving as an effective bottom-of-the-order hitter.

His potent spring training (1.095 OPS) was a positive sign that was carried over into the regular season. He offers outfield depth as an impactful player whose ability to contribute both offensively and defensively makes him valuable.

Vanessa Serrao

Serrao is a freelance baseball writer who has covered all MLB teams, with particular expertise on the Toronto Blue Jays. She is a member of the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America.

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