Brewers Face Playoff Push Without Christian Yelich After Season-Ending Surgery

Milwaukee's All-Star outfielder undergoes successful back surgery; team looks to young talent to fill the void.

Christian Yelich had been leading the NL in batting average and on-base percentage before his injury.
Yelich's surgery was a discectomy, aimed at relieving severe back and leg pain.
Jackson Chourio, a standout rookie, has stepped up significantly since Yelich's absence.
Other outfielders, including Garrett Mitchell and Sal Frelick, are expected to play critical roles.
The Brewers remain optimistic about Yelich's full recovery by the start of the 2025 season.