Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich will undergo season-ending back surgery on Friday, as announced by the club.
Yelich has been out since July 23 and had initially hoped to delay surgery until the offseason. He also missed three weeks earlier in the season due to a low back strain in April and May.
“After careful consideration and consultation with medical personnel, I have decided to undergo season-ending back surgery,” Yelich said in a statement. “I ultimately felt it was in the best interest of myself and the Brewers to have surgery with the expectation of being back at 100% for next season. We have a very special team here, and it will be disappointing not to be able to contribute on the field down the stretch. However, I have the utmost confidence in my teammates and will be cheering them on with all of you, the great fans of Milwaukee.”
Yelich, 32, made his third All-Star Game appearance this season. In 73 games in 2024, he has a .315 batting average with 11 home runs, 44 runs scored, 42 RBIs, and 21 stolen bases.
The Brewers, leading the National League Central by nine games, have been one of the season’s standout teams.
