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Brewers’ outfielder Christian Yelich to have season-ending back surgery

By The Associated Press,

2024-08-15

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich will have season-ending back surgery.

The Brewers released a statement Thursday with Yelich saying he had made the decision “after careful consideration and consultation with medical personnel.” Dr. Brandon Rebholz will perform the surgery on Friday in Milwaukee.

The 32-year-old Yelich hasn’t played since being removed from a game on July 23.

The 2018 NL MVP earned his third All-Star Game selection this year. He was batting .315 with a .406 on-base percentage, 11 homers, 42 RBIs, and 21 steals in 73 games despite dealing with the back issue that had landed him on the injured list twice.

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