Brewers place OF Christian Yelich (back) on injured list

Field Level Media|published: Wed 24th July, 12:07 2024

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Jul 6, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Christian Yelich (22) runs the bases after hitting a home run in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Milwaukee Brewers placed All-Star outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to low back inflammation.

The team recalled catcher Gary Sanchez from the injured list in a corresponding transaction.

Yelich, 32, was removed from Tuesday's 1-0 road win against the Chicago Cubs when the nagging back injury flared up. He is expected to visit a specialist this week, per the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Yelich made his third All-Star team this season (first since 2019) and entered Wednesday leading the National League in batting average (.315) and on-base percentage (.406) through 73 games. He has 11 homers, 42 RBIs and 21 steals.

Sanchez, 31, has not played since June 23 due to a strained left calf. He is batting .218 with seven homers and 21 RBIs in 51 games and is a candidate to fill Yelich's role at DH.

--Field Level Media