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Nearing live ABs Yelich (groin) is expected to progress to facing living pitching and running the bases early next week, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact The veteran slugger continues working his way back from a strained left groin, and he remains on track to return in mid-to-late May. Yelich was off to a strong start to the season prior to the injury with a homer, three steals, 10 RBI, 10 runs and a .314/.375/.451 slash line in 15 games.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Takes batting practice on field Yelich (groin) took batting practice on the field Monday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact It's the first time Yelich has taken batting practice on the field with the rest of his teammates since he went down with a left groin strain in mid-April. The Brewers laid out a 4-to-6 week timeline for Yelich's return when the injury occurred, and he looks to be trending toward being activated toward the front-end of that timetable.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brewers' Jackson Chourio goes 4 for 4 in his 2026 debut after coming off injured list

Milwaukee’s Jackson Chourio produced a spectacular season debut in a losing cause Monday after missing the first month of the season

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rehabbing Yelich hits the road with Crew for start of road trip MILWAUKEE -- That Christian Yelich traveled with the Brewers for a road trip that begins Friday night at Washington says less about the prog...

MAY 1 • MLB.COM

Remains on track Yelich (groin) is ramping up his hitting and running work and still has an estimated return of mid-to-late May, Sophia Minnaert of Brewers.tv reports.

Impact Yelich landed on the shelf April 14 with a left groin strain and was given an initial recovery timeline of 4-to-6 weeks, and he has apparently progressed as expected thus far. Gary Sanchez has operated as Milwaukee's primary designated hitter with Yelich on the shelf, but Tyler Black has also picked up a couple starts since getting promoted from Triple-A Nashville on Friday.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers' Chourio and Vaughn are beginning rehab assignments as they approach return from injuries

Milwaukee’s Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn are beginning rehabilitation assignments with hopes of being activated from the injured list by Monday

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

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APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Brewers finding unusual ways to manufacture runs while key hitters are injured

The Milwaukee Brewers have grown accustomed to scoring runs without necessarily having much punch in their lineup

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Proposed Brewers trade sees Milwaukee acquire $9.4 million two-time All-Star slugger after latest Christian Yelich injury update | Sporting News This guy would bring some power to the lineup in Yelich's absence.

APRIL 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

'No one's going to feel bad for us': How Crew can navigate slew of injuries MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers expect Christian Yelich to be sidelined at least a month by his left groin injury, and Jackson Chourio and Andrew V...

APRIL 15 • MLB.COM

Brewers' Christian Yelich likely to miss at least a month with adductor strain

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich is expected to miss at least a month with an adductor strain

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Brewers' Christian Yelich gets tough May timeline for injury recovery | Sporting News This is looking like a lengthy absence for the Brewers.

APRIL 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Out until mid- to late-May Yelich (groin) is expected to be sidelined until mid- to late-May, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Yelich landed on the 10-day injured list earlier Tuesday with a left adductor strain, and it appears he's looking at a 4-to-6 week absence. It's a significant loss for the Brewers and for fantasy managers that used a top-100 pick on Yelich this spring. Gary Sanchez is in line for the bulk of the reps at designated hitter for now while Yelich is out, though Andrew Vaughn (hand) and Jake Bauers could share first base and DH once Vaughn is healthy.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers get unfortunate news on Christian Yelich amid groin injury | Sporting News This is not good news for the Brewers at all early this season.

APRIL 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Placed on IL with groin strain The Brewers placed Yelich on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left groin strain, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Brewers initially called Yelich's injury hamstring tightness when he was lifted from Sunday's game versus the Nationals. The designation has changed, but regardless it's an injury that will keep Yelich out at least until late April and perhaps longer. While Yelich is sidelined, the Brewers could use a lot of Gary Sanchez in the designated hitter spot.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Yelich Hitting the Injured List with an Abductor Strain The Brewers will be without Christian Yelich for "a while."

APRIL 14 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Deadspin | Brewers expect 'bad news' after Christian Yelich hurts hamstring vs. Nats Deadspin | Brewers expect 'bad news' after Christian Yelich hurts hamstring vs. Nats

APRIL 13 • DEADSPIN.COM

Brewers bracing for 'bad news' about Christian Yelich after early exit | Sporting News The Brewers aren't looking too optimistic about Christian Yelich's injury following his early exit on Sunday.

APRIL 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Brewers with another injury scare as Yelich exits with hamstring tightness MILWAUKEE – Already missing two hitters from the top of their starting lineup, the Brewers had a new worry on Sunday when designated hitter...

APRIL 12 • MLB.COM

Managing tight hamstring Yelich was removed from Sunday's game against the Nationals due to left hamstring tightness, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Yelich beat out a potential double-play grounder during the first inning and didn't get down the line all that well, resulting in him being lifted after he grounded out again in the third frame. The veteran slugger will have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery, and at this point it's unclear if a trip to the injured list will be necessary.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Departs with apparent injury Yelich was removed from Sunday's game against the Nationals due to an apparent injury, Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com reports.

Impact The veteran slugger barely beat out a double-play grounder during the first inning and grounded out again in the third before being lifted. Yelich wasn't moving down the line very well, which could indicate he's dealing with a lower-body injury. The Brewers have a team day off Monday, so he'll have a bit of time to recover before missing additional time.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals get strong outing from Griffin, hold off late Brewers rally to win 3-1

Foster Griffin didn’t allow a hit through five innings and hot-hitting James Wood drove in a pair of runs as the Washington Nationals held off the Brewers 3-1 on Saturday night, ha...

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Trevor Story's 2 RBI double lifts Red Sox over Brewers 3-2 and ends 3-game skid

Trevor Story lined a two-run double in the sixth as the Boston Red Sox overcame 11 strikeouts to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night and end a three-game skid

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Getting Tuesday off Yelich is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Yelich started the previous seven games and posted four multi-hit performances during that stretch, but he'll take a seat Tuesday as Boston sends out ace lefty Garrett Crochet. Luis Matos is instead batting sixth as the designated hitter for Milwaukee.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

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