Christian Yelich Sidelined with Lower Back Strain
The Milwaukee Brewers have placed star outfielder Christian Yelich on the 10-day injured list, impacting the team's strong season start.
- Christian Yelich, the 2018 NL MVP, was placed on the injured list due to a lower back strain, retroactive to Saturday.
- Yelich's injury occurred after he experienced back discomfort during a game against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday.
- He was off to a promising start this season, batting .333 with five home runs and 11 RBIs in just 11 games.
- Utility-man Owen Miller has been recalled from Triple-A Nashville to fill Yelich's roster spot.
- The Brewers, boosted by Yelich's performance, were ranked second in the majors in several offensive categories before his injury.