10DChristian Yelich
LF/DH MIL
Wed 4/24/24 10:24 PM

Yelich (back) was spotted running on the field prior to Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Pirates, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
While Yelich's ability to take part in some form of on-field activity is a positive sign as he works his way back from a lower-back strain, he has yet to resume swinging a bat or playing catch since landing on the 10-day injured list on April 16. The Brewers haven't set a firm target date for Yelich's return to the lineup, but at the very least, he doesn't look as though he'll be ready to come off the IL when first eligible this weekend.

10DChristian Yelich
LF/DH MIL
Tue 4/16/24 5:28 PM

The Brewers placed Yelich on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a lower-back strain.
EDGE Analysis
Yelich's move to the IL is retroactive to Saturday, so he will be eligible to return beginning next Tuesday. It's unclear whether or not the 32-year-old outfielder will be ready to return by then, but his condition has improved since sustaining the injury during Friday's game against Baltimore. While he's out, Blake Perkins will likely continue seeing regular playing time in the outfield, and the Brewers will promote Owen Miller from Triple-A Nashville to add to their depth.

10DChristian Yelich
LF/DH MIL
Tue 4/16/24 5:02 PM

Yelich (back) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
The 32-year-old hasn't seen the field since Friday, and he'll sit for the fourth straight game as he continues to deal with the back injury. According to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Brewers considered Tuesday a deadline for a potential IL move for Yelich, but it remains to be seen if he's shifted to the shelf.

10DChristian Yelich
LF/DH MIL
Mon 4/15/24 5:21 PM

Yelich (back) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game versus the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Brewers manager Pat Murphy said pregame that Yelich is "about the same" in regard to his progress from a back injury, although the club is hopeful some medication the outfielder is taking will help, per Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. A decision as to whether Yelich will be placed on the injured list will be made Tuesday. He hasn't played since Friday.

10DChristian Yelich
LF/DH MIL
Sat 4/13/24 2:53 PM

Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Saturday that Yelich (back) will not play the rest of Milwaukee's current series against Baltimore and may require a trip to the injured list, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murphy added that a decision on Yelich will likely come before Monday's series opener against the Padres. If the 32-year-old outfielder's condition doesn't improve by then, he would likely move to the IL, opening the door for Blake Perkins to see regular reps in the outfield. Yelich has been scorching hot to begin the year, slashing .333/.422/.744 across 45 plate appearances.

10DChristian Yelich
LF/DH MIL
Sat 4/13/24 1:12 PM

Yelich (back) isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Yelich felt his back tighten up on him while running during Friday's win and was removed from the game in the second inning. The veteran outfielder has a history with back injuries, so it's not too surprising to see Milwaukee rest him to avoid making the issue worse. Sal Frelick will shift to left field in Yelich's place, allowing Blake Perkins to start in center field and bat ninth.

10DChristian Yelich
LF/DH MIL
Fri 4/12/24 7:47 PM

Yelich was removed from Friday's game against the Orioles early due to lower-back discomfort, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's not immediately apparent how serious Yelich's injury is, but the decision to remove him may be precautionary, as he has dealt with back issues in the past. The veteran outfielder singled during his lone at-bat Friday during the top of first inning and was replaced on defense by Blake Perkins before the bottom half of the second.

10DChristian Yelich
LF/DH MIL
Wed 4/10/24 11:48 AM

Yelich went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a walk in Tuesday's victory over the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
All of Yelich's RBI over his first eight games came via the home run, but he racked up three of them Tuesday without the aid of the long ball. Yelich continues to swing it well early, and he sits sixth in the league among qualified players with a 1.116 OPS.

10DChristian Yelich
LF/DH MIL
Sun 4/7/24 11:42 AM

Yelich is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Yelich started the first seven games of the season in left field and has a 1.033 OPS with three homers in 29 plate appearances, but he'll take a seat Sunday. Sal Frelick will shift to left field while Blake Perkins starts in center for the series finale versus Seattle.

10DChristian Yelich
LF/DH MIL
Fri 3/29/24 11:45 PM

Yelich went 3-for-4 with a home run during Friday's 3-1 victory over the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
After batting .303 across 11 spring training games, Yelich's bat stayed hot to begin the new campaign. He registered a base hit in each of his first three at-bats -- including a homer off Jose Quintana in the top of the fourth inning -- before striking out in his final plate appearance. The 2018 NL MVP will likely bat third in Milwaukee's lineup more often than not this season after spending the past few years as the Brewers' leadoff man, which could bode well for his RBI total.