What happened: Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio launched his first home run of 2026 Spring Training in Saturday's exhibition against the San Diego Padres. The solo shot to left field traveled 403 feet with 100.3 mph exit velocity off an 83.3 mph curveball from Randy Vasquez in the 6th inning. Chourio finished the day 2-for with the blast as Milwaukee led 4-0.

Why it matters: Chourio, entering his second MLB season after a promising rookie year, had gone homerless in prior Spring Training at-bats despite ample plate appearances, following a minor hand contusion early in camp. This impressive display reaffirms his elite power potential, influencing Brewers lineup bets and like HR overs. For Milwaukee vying in the NL Central, Chourio's bat adds firepower to playoff futures.

What to watch: Watch Chourio's final Spring Training stats and Opening Day projection as the Brewers finalize their roster.