Brewers star Christian Yelich says he’s done for the season.In a social media post Thursday, the all-star outfielder announced he will undergo back surgery for an injury that has plagued him for years.Yelich was placed on the injured list July 24 with “low back inflammation.” His surgery is scheduled for Friday, according to the Brewers.”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 the next season,” Yelich wrote in a statement. “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 teams and will be cheering them on with all of you, the great fans of Milwaukee. Thank you for all your support. Go Brewers!” Yelich also posted the following video:
MILWAUKEE —
Brewers star Christian Yelich says he’s done for the season.
In a social media post Thursday, the all-star outfielder announced he will undergo back surgery for an injury that has plagued him for years.
Yelich was placed on the injured list July 24 with “low back inflammation.”
His surgery is scheduled for Friday, according to the Brewers.
“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 the next season,” Yelich wrote in a statement. “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 teams and will be cheering them on with all of you, the great fans of Milwaukee. Thank you for all your support. Go Brewers!”
Yelich also posted the following video:
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