Brice Turang’s hot start to season made even more impressive by latest injury update

Brice Turang has been doing Brice Turang things for the Milwaukee Brewers this year. Through 10 games, he's hitting .270/.413/.514 (158 wRC+), walking at an elite rate, and playing his usual brand of good defense.

However, he missed the last two games against the Boston Red Sox, opening the door for David Hamilton to man the keystone against his former team. Apparently, Turang's been dealing with left ankle tendinitis for the past week, hence why his numbers have deflated since his electrifying start.

“Turang’s playing on one leg and he hasn’t got great numbers on this road trip, but he’s helped us win,” manager Pat Murphy told MLB.com's Adam McCalvy while explaining the second baseman's recent absences. “He’s been on base, he’s played defense. He’s a threat when he’s taking his walks, which is crucial for what he needs to do.”

Over his past four games, the 26-year-old has managed just one hit in 15 at-bats, though it was a triple (and he stole two bases along the way). He's kept his overall numbers afloat by working five walks against five strikeouts, displaying some gutsy glove work in that time as well.

Really, what else is there to say about him at this point?

Brice Turang's star turn has been a long time coming for Brewers

If nothing else, Turang is one of the hardest workers in the sport, and he's steadily improved since debuting in 2023. His wRC+ has jumped by at least 25 points every year, and he's settled in as a perennial Gold Glove finalist at second base, even winning the Platinum Glove in 2024 as the National League's top defender regardless of position.

His underlying data in 2026 jumps off the charts as well, further backing up the early-season breakout he's having. He ranks among the league's best in exit velocity figures, much of which is wrought by his otherworldly plate discipline; Turang sits in the 90th percentile or above in whiff, chase, and walk rate this year.

He finally got some name-brand recognition during his World Baseball Classic coming-out party, but even his performance during that tournament undersells the all-around contributions he brings to Milwaukee. That he's remained such a positive force in the lineup during this road trip despite "playing on one leg" is just a testament to his ability to beat opposing teams in a myriad of ways.

Assuming Turang's nagging ankle injury subsides without further issue -- he expects to return to the lineup against the Washington Nationals over the weekend -- a further continuation of his exceptional work thus far should be the expectation moving forward.