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Sal Frelick Exits with Hamstring Discomfort, Second-Half Role in Doubt

Milwaukee’s top hitter is scheduled for further testing during the All-Star break to clarify his readiness for the season’s second half

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Overview

  • Frelick left Sunday’s game against the Nationals in the third inning after making a sliding catch in foul territory and showing stiffness following a second-inning steal.
  • The 2024 Gold Glove winner leads the Brewers with a .294 batting average and ranks second with a .354 on-base percentage at the All-Star break.
  • Head athletic trainer Brad Epstein and manager Pat Murphy removed him from the field as a precautionary measure.
  • His promotion to the leadoff spot in mid-June coincided with a Brewers surge, making his availability pivotal to Milwaukee’s postseason push.
  • The team will set a timeline for his return after completing the hamstring evaluation