Christian Yelich

Christian Yelich powered the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates in Pittsburgh Thursday night, going 2-for-3 with two home runs and an intentional walk. He drove in four runs and scored three times. Yelich hit a three-run homer off Mike Burrows in the first inning and added a solo shot against Isaac Mattson in the sixth. He later walked and scored in the eighth.

Fantasy Impact

With his two-homer performance Thursday, Yelich is now slashing .192/.285/.363 on the season. He has accumulated nine home runs, 30 RBI, and eight stolen bases.

Christian Yelich showcased his power-speed combination in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Rays, going 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base. He scored two runs and drove in one. It was the second time this week, and fourth time this season, Yelich has homered and stolen a base in the same contest.

Fantasy Impact

Despite a batting average of just .208 through 165 plate appearances this season, Yelich has contributed seven home runs, 26 RBI, 19 runs scored, and eight stolen bases. His performance in May, however, includes a 6-for-35 (.171) stretch over nine games with a 1:13 BB:K ratio.

Christian Yelich returns to the lineup for the Milwaukee Brewers against the Chicago Cubs Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Yelich is back after sitting on the bench for rest Thursday, occupying the designated hitter spot and batting third against the Cubs for manager Pat Murphy Friday. The 33-year has been a reliable lineup option at home to begin the season, posting an .800 OPS with seven runs scored, two home runs, and nine RBI to this point.

Christian Yelich is not in the Brewers’ starting lineup against the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

After starting as the designated hitter last game, the lefty sits Thursday as the Brewers face Sean Burke from the White Sox.

Christian Yelich went 0-for-3 with two walks and two strikeouts in the Brewers’ win on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

While Yelich didn’t register a hit, he extended his OBP to .347 and still offers sneaky value thanks to his five homers and six steals this season. He remains a solid OF3/4 option in roto and points formats, especially in OBP-heavy builds.