Milwaukee Brewers star outfielder Christian Yelich has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to lower back inflammation. The team made the announcement following Yelich’s exit from a recent game because of tightness in his back. Alongside this move, the Brewers have welcomed back catcher Gary Sánchez from his stint on the injured list.
Yelich, at 32 years old, has been having an outstanding season with the Brewers, leading the NL Central. He has earned his third All-Star Game selection this year and currently tops the NL in batting average (.315) and on-base percentage (.406). With 11 home runs, 42 RBIs, and 21 stolen bases in 73 games, Yelich has been a key player for the team.
Despite his stellar performance, Yelich has struggled at the plate since the All-Star break, going hitless in his last nine at-bats and only managing one hit in his last six games. In the recent game against the Chicago Cubs, he went 0 for 1 with two walks before being pulled out in the eighth inning.
On the other hand, Sánchez, who has been sidelined for a month due to a calf strain, is back in action. In 51 games this season, he is hitting .218 with a .293 on-base percentage, seven home runs, and 21 RBIs. His return will provide a much-needed boost to the team’s lineup.
The Brewers will need to adjust their roster and find ways to compensate for Yelich’s absence during his time on the injured list. The team’s depth will be tested, but with Sánchez back in the mix, they have a capable player to help fill the void.
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