Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins fractured his right shin in batting practice and likely will miss the first month of the season, manager Pat Murphy said Saturday.

Blake Perkins fouled a ball off his right shin in a live batting-practice session and suffered a fracture that will keep him out until May.

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Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins is expected to miss the first month of the season after fracturing his right shin during batting practice.

Blake Perkins discusses fracturing his shin during live batting practice, having a hard time walking after the injury and his recovery