With Christian Yelich joining Lorenzo Cain on the injured list, the Brewers will likely continue to deploy an outfield of Jackie Bradley Jr., Avisail Garcia and Billy McKinney. Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Back strain lands Brewers All-Star Christian Yelich on 10-day IL

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Apr 17, 2021 5:33 PM ET

The Milwaukee Brewers are placing All-Star outfielder Christian Yelich on the 10-day injured list with a back strain, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

#Brewers putting Christian Yelich on injured list. Corresponding move to come.
— Tom (@Haudricourt) April 17, 2021

Yelich has had recurring back soreness in recent seasons, including all four of his years with the Brewers. He hasn't played since leaving in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 11.

The 29-year-old is slashing .333/.459/.367 with one RBI on 10 hits in nine games. With Yelich joining Lorenzo Cain on the injured list, the Brewers will likely continue to deploy an outfield of Jackie Bradley Jr., Avisail Garcia and Billy McKinney.

Brewers manager Craig Counsell said the Brewers hope Yelich won't be out long term, per Haudricourt.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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