Blake Perkins CF MIL Tue 6/18/24 6:30 PM
Blake Perkins
CF MIL
Perkins isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Perkins has gone just 1-for-16 with six strikeouts across his last five games, and he'll now get a day to regroup Tuesday. His absence will put Christian Yelich, Sal Frelick and Jackson Chourio in the outfield while William Contreras (head) serves as the designated hitter, allowing Gary Sanchez to start at catcher.
Blake Perkins CF MIL Tue 6/11/24 11:25 PM
Blake Perkins
CF MIL
Perkins went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-0 loss to the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Perkins was the only Brewer with multiple hits in the contest. He's surged at the plate with seven multi-hit efforts and five extra-base hits over his last 12 contests, going 16-for-42 (.381) in that span. The outfielder is up to a .259/.330/.389 slash line with seven steals, five home runs, 21 RBI and 33 runs scored through 215 plate appearances, though he also has a 26.5 percent strikeout rate that could ultimately drag down his batting line in the long run. As long as he's hitting, Perkins should see a starting role in center field.
Blake Perkins CF MIL Mon 6/10/24 6:13 PM
Blake Perkins
CF MIL
Perkins is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Perkins will begin Monday's game in the dugout after starting in each of the last six games. Over that span, the 27-year-old has gone 8-for-21 with two triples and two RBI. Sal Frelick will shift to center field while Jackson Chourio will start in right field against Toronto right-hander Jose Berrios.
Blake Perkins CF MIL Fri 6/7/24 9:53 PM
Blake Perkins
CF MIL
Perkins went 3-for-4 with a pair of triples, two RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 10-0 win over the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Perkins extended Milwaukee's lead to 3-0 in the second inning with an RBI triple, the first of his career, before driving in another run with his second three-bagger in the fifth. The 27-year-old Perkins has been swinging the bat well -- he's now 13-for-30 (.433) over his last eight games with five extra-base hits and six RBI. Overall, he's slashing .260./332/.398 across 202 plate appearances this year with five homers, 32 runs scored, 21 RBI and six stolen bases.
Blake Perkins CF MIL Sun 6/2/24 11:53 AM
Blake Perkins
CF MIL
Perkins is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Perkins will watch from the bench as Milwaukee finishes out its series against the White Sox. The outfielder has gone 6-for-20 with four RBI and one home run in the Brewers' last two series and will cede center-field duties to Sal Frelick on Sunday.
Blake Perkins CF MIL Wed 5/29/24 11:53 PM
Blake Perkins
CF MIL
Perkins went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Perkins went yard as part of a five-run third inning for the Brewers. That homer was his first since he hit a long ball against the Cubs on May 4. He hit a poor .164 with a .388 OPS over 20 contests between homers. For the season, Perkins is slashing .232/.318/.361 with five homers, 17 RBI, 25 runs scored, five stolen bases and five doubles across 176 plate appearances while seeing a majority of the playing time in center field.
Blake Perkins CF MIL Sat 5/25/24 9:06 AM
Blake Perkins
CF MIL
Perkins went 2-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored and two stolen bases in Friday's 7-2 win over the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Getting the start in center field and batting ninth, Perkins swiped his first bags in May and reached base three times, extending a hot streak that has seen him go 7-for-15 over the last six games with three walks. The 27-year-old has shot past Sal Frelick on the depth chart in center, but manager Pat Murphy will likely continue riding the hot hand among his outfielders, giving Perkins little job security without a longer run of success at the plate.
Blake Perkins CF MIL Mon 5/13/24 6:22 PM
Blake Perkins
CF MIL
Perkins is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Perkins will head to the bench after he went 0-for-10 with four strikeouts while starting each of the final three games of the Brewers' weekend series with the Cardinals in center field. The 27-year-old is slashing just .111/.179/.222 through 10 games in May, and his ongoing struggles at the dish may start to cost him some playing time. Jackson Chourio will move back into a starting role in the outfield Monday at Perkins' expense.
Blake Perkins CF MIL Thu 5/9/24 4:58 PM
Blake Perkins
CF MIL
Perkins isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Thursday's game against St. Louis.
EDGE Analysis
Perkins has cooled off considerably after a hot start, slashing just .136/.208/.273 with two RBI across his last six games. His absence Thursday will move Sal Frelick into center field while Jake Bauers picks up a start in right field, batting eighth.
Blake Perkins CF MIL Sat 4/27/24 9:27 AM
Blake Perkins
CF MIL
Perkins went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run during the Brewers' 7-6 win over the Yankees on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Perkins' two-run shot in the third inning gave Milwaukee a 4-2 lead over the Yankees, helping the Brewers to an extra-inning victory. The 27-year-old has been a pleasant surprise for the Crew early in the year, slashing .313/.421/.500 through 76 plate appearances. His role as a near-everyday outfielder will come to an end once Christian Yelich (back) returns from the injured list, but Perkins' recent production could allow him to enter the lineup somewhat regularly even after Yelich is healthy.