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Christian Yelich Still Bothered by Back, Injured List Stint Coming?
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich (back) is out of the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener in Minnesota against the hosting Twins, according to MLB.com. Andrew Vaughn will serve as the team's DH and will bat sixth against Twins right-hander Joe Ryan at Target Field. Yelich returned on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres after a stint on the injured list with a groin injury, but he immediately reported some back stiffness after playing on Tuesday and could go right back on the IL after missing the last three games. Manager Pat Murphy said earlier this week that he isn't going to take any chances with the veteran left-handed hitter because of his history with back injuries -- he had a microdiscectomy on his back in 2024. Don't be surprised if Milwaukee makes a move to put Yelich back on the IL before Friday's game starts. Yelich is hitting .291 (16-for-55) in limited time so far in 2026 with just one homer. Fantasy managers have to be concerned that injuries will wreck his 14th year in the big leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
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