Christian Yelich
LF,DH - Milwaukee Brewers
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Christian Yelich went 1-for-4 in the win over the Cardinals with a home run, two RBI, and one run scored.
Fantasy Impact
After today's victory, Yelich has a .267 batting average with 28 home runs and 95 RBI across 136 games this season. The 28 homers are the most he's hit in a season since he blasted 44 for the Brewers back in 2019.
Christian Yelich took swings in a batting cage on Saturday and will be assessed on Sunday. The Milwaukee Brewers will then decide when he is ready to return to the lineup.
Fantasy Impact
Yelich has been out of the lineup since Tuesday, as he has been nursing a sore back. He could return to action soon if he recovers well from his batting cage session. Jack Bauers should continue to serve as the designated hitter while Yelich is sidelined.
The Brewers expect Christian Yelich in the lineup for Friday’s game against the Pirates.
Fantasy Impact
Yelich is missing a second straight game on Thursday.
Christian Yelich will not be in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Milwaukee Brewers anticipate his return during the weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Fantasy Impact
According to Brewers manager Pat Murphy, Yelich has been experiencing back pain since the August 25 series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was scratched from Wednesday's lineup, with Jackson Chourio serving as the designated hitter and Blake Perkins in center field. This configuration could remain for Thursday's game.
Christian Yelich was scratched from Wednesday’s lineup with lower back soreness.
Fantasy Impact
Yelich will head for further evaluation. He can be considered as day-to-day for now.