Brewers' Christian Yelich, Jace Peterson go on COVID-19 IL

The Milwaukee Brewers traveled to start their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday evening but will be without two familiar faces for more than just a few games. 

Per Adam McCalvy of the MLB website, Brewers star left fielder Christian Yelich has been placed on the COVID-19 injured list after he tested positive for the virus even though he is considered fully vaccinated. Infielder Jace Peterson was later added to the COVID-19 IL following contact-tracing protocols. 

Yelich is out for a minimum of 10 days and was experiencing "mild symptoms" as of Monday, while Peterson will be sidelined for at least seven days. In corresponding roster moves, Milwaukee activated outfielder Lorenzo Cain from the injured list and recalled utility player Pablo Reyes from Triple-A Nashville. 

"We went through the MLB protocols last night and this morning. I’m very confident that we’ve satisfied those protocols," Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns told reporters. "We’re doing everything we can to keep our group healthy and safe. As with everything in the world right now, we’re never going to be 100% sure. But I do think our group has taken this seriously from the beginning, and our medical staff has done a phenomenal job keeping everyone safe."  

The Brewers began Tuesday afternoon at 58-42 and in first place in the National League Central standings, seven games ahead of the second-place Cincinnati Reds.