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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Brewers Star Christian Yelich Out For Rest Of Season Due To Fracturing Kneecap


UPI.com reports:
Milwaukee Brewers star -- and reigning National League MVP -- Christian Yelich will miss the remainder of the 2019 season after sustaining a knee injury during a win against the Miami Marlins in Miami.
The Brewers announced Yelich would miss the rest of the season due to a fractured kneecap after the 4-3 victory Tuesday at Marlins Park. There is no time frame for his return. 
Yelich was at the plate for his first at-bat of the game when the injury occurred. The Brewers right fielder settled in against Marlins starter Elieser Hernandez during the exchange. Yelich eyed a 1-1 slider before fouling the pitch off of his right knee. He immediately fell to the ground. Yelich attempted to get back to his feet, before going back down. Yelich was tended to by the Brewers' medical staff before walking off the field on his own power and heading to the clubhouse.
"Yeah, he's down," Brewers manager Craig Counsell told reporters. "He's disappointed. He's crushed. It's awful news. 
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