Brewers OF Sal Frelick to undergo MRI on hip

Field Level Media|published: Sat 28th September, 14:17 2024

Sep 27, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) walks off the field with an apparent injury after attempting to make a catch in the third inning against the New York Mets at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick will undergo an MRI on his left hip Saturday after he crashed into a wall in foul territory during Friday's 8-4 victory over the New York Mets.

Frelick left Friday's game in the third inning. His injury comes days before the Brewers open their wild-card playoff series on Tuesday.

A versatile defender, Frelick started at least 21 games at all three outfield positions this season, spending 87 games as a starter in right field. The 24-year-old is batting .259 with two home runs, 32 RBI and 18 stolen bases in 145 games overall.

In two seasons and 202 career games with the Brewers, Frelick is a .255 hitter with five home runs, 56 RBIs and 25 steals.

--Field Level Media