Milwaukee Brewers: Andrew Vaughn Credits Crowd for Another Big Win as They Go 2-0 Versus Cubs 1 Jul 7, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (11) congratulates outfielder Christian Yelich (22) after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

Brewers’ predictable Christian Yelich news accompanied by promising update

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By John Sbisa | Last updated Sep 6, 2025 5:30 PM ET

Milwaukee Brewers DH Christian Yelich will miss his fourth consecutive game Saturday in Pittsburgh as he continues to deal with back soreness. Given Pat Murphy’s previous response, vaguely positive but noncommittal on Yelich’s status, and the fact that the Brewers play an early game tomorrow, seeing Yelich out of the lineup once again is not a surprise. Today’s update did, at least, bring another tempered note of promise regarding his return.

Yelich takes further step in right direction, Brewers continue cautious approach

It’s not the update fans were looking for – Yelich was projected to come back over the weekend – but, Murphy said, Yelich will be out there taking practice hacks on Saturday. It’s something, and it’s not a setback.

Compared to two weeks ago, the Brewers are much better equipped to handle his absence. After going 6-9 in his first two games back, Jackson Chourio has gone hitless in September but just having him in the lineup is massive.

Jake Bauers, who delivered the go-ahead blow in Friday’s 5-2 win, is back as well as a reinforcement. He’s in the order again, batting fifth, with Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller on the mound this evening.

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Certainly the Brewers want Yelich back as soon as possible, but they have no shortage of contributors. Brice Turang, in particular, is the power hitter no one saw coming. Top 5-6 in WAR among NL position players, he has a legitimate case for a spot on the MVP ballot.

The offense will also get a boost if/when Andrew Vaughn digs his way out of an extended slump.

The main concern with Yelich is whether the injury lingers or becomes aggravated. Murphy revealed that Yelich actually hurt himself back on August 27 against Arizona. He then played through multiple games before being scratched from the lineup earlier this week. He hasn’t returned since, but hopefully that just reflects caution. Everything Murphy has said so far suggests that it is indeed a fairly minor issue, though one crucial to avoid exacerbating.

Milwaukee Brewers: Pat Murphy Says Christian Yelich is Being Hard on Himself for What His 2020 Contract Carries - 'Been a Huge Influence' 6 Mar 16, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy talks to Christian Yelich (22) before a game against the Texas Rangers at American Family Fields of Phoenix. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Yelich still has a chance to make good on those earlier projections by playing tomorrow, but, barring a scary update, it won’t be the end of the world if he doesn’t.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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