Christian Yelich
32-Year-Old
60-Day IL
Injury Back
Est. Return 2/1/2025
2024 Stats
AVG
.315
HR
11
RBI
42
R
44
SB
21
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
The veteran outfielder broke out of his two-year funk in 2023, finishing with a .278/.370/.447 slash line to go along with 19 homers, 28 steals (31 attempts) and 78 RBI in 144 games. It's a far cry from the MVP-level production Yelich posted during his first two years in Milwaukee, but it's still a marked improvement on his .737 OPS from the previous two seasons. A .342 BABIP was backed up by an xBA of .277 and xSLG of .450, which indicates his 2023 results should be sustainable. Yelich's chronic back issues continue to linger and cost him nearly two weeks in September, but he's still played in all but 26 games over the last two years. That MVP form is likely long gone as he enters his age-32 campaign, but Yelich will still have plenty of fantasy value with a decent chance at a 20-20 campaign in 2024. Read Past Outlooks
Moved to 60-day IL
The Brewers transferred Yelich (back) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Yelich underwent a season-ending microdiscectomy procedure Aug. 16 to address a herniated disc in his lower back, so his move to the 60-day IL is merely procedural. He is expected to need three months of recovery and should be fully healthy for the start of spring training.
Yelich underwent a season-ending microdiscectomy procedure Aug. 16 to address a herniated disc in his lower back, so his move to the 60-day IL is merely procedural. He is expected to need three months of recovery and should be fully healthy for the start of spring training.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+17%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+1%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .717 | 461 | 12 | 39 | .263 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .838 | 1156 | 32 | 136 | .279 | ||||
2024vs Left | .904 | 99 | 4 | 15 | .322 | ||||
2024vs Right | .912 | 215 | 7 | 27 | .311 | ||||
2023vs Left | .633 | 159 | 3 | 11 | .234 | ||||
2023vs Right | .882 | 473 | 16 | 65 | .294 | ||||
2022vs Left | .694 | 203 | 5 | 13 | .258 | ||||
2022vs Right | .757 | 468 | 9 | 44 | .249 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+4%
OPS at Home
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+7%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .820 | 790 | 20 | 86 | .281 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .786 | 827 | 24 | 89 | .268 | ||||
2024Home | .944 | 140 | 4 | 17 | .352 | ||||
2024Away | .882 | 174 | 7 | 25 | .284 | ||||
2023Home | .807 | 304 | 7 | 33 | .280 | ||||
2023Away | .827 | 328 | 12 | 43 | .277 | ||||
2022Home | .781 | 346 | 9 | 36 | .253 | ||||
2022Away | .693 | 325 | 5 | 21 | .251 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Christian Yelich compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.69BB Rate
12.7%K Rate
18.5%BABIP
.366ISO
.189AVG
.315OBP
.406SLG
.504OPS
.909wOBA
.396Exit Velocity
91.1 mphHard Hit Rate
36.1%Barrels/PA
5.4%Expected BA
.298Expected SLG
.481Sprint Speed
24.6 ft/secGround Ball %
54.5%Line Drive %
19.0%Fly Ball %
26.5%Advanced Batting Stats
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Yelich repeated his 2021 campaign, but with more steals. Unfortunately, this includes a second season reverting to the days we all wondered what Yelich could do if he put more batted balls in the air. Had we not seen what he could do in 2019, the current version may be more accepted as a decent player with a wRC+ north of 100 every season of his career. Yelich's HardHit% was 90th percentile, fueled by an 89th percentile average exit velocity. However, a 58.6% groundball rate again capped power. As mentioned, Yelich ran more, swiping 19 bags in 22 tries. Yelich has already demonstrated he can hit more balls in the air, but that was on the other side of 30 years old and before he battled back injuries. Sure, it can happen again, but the likelier outcome is a few more seasons at the current level, with the flicker of hope more fly balls manifest. A healthy 2022 campaign does keep the candle burning.
More Fantasy News
Out three months after back surgery
Yelich is expected to need three months of recovery time following a microdiscectomy, Jack Stern of Brewer Fanatic reports.
ANALYSIS
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Scheduled for season-ending surgery
The Brewers announced that Yelich will undergo season-ending back surgery Friday.
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Surgery wouldn't jeopardize 2025
Yelich said Wednesday that it's "not 100 percent" decided that he will undergo offseason back surgery, and if he does, he doesn't believe his availability for the start of the 2025 season would be in jeopardy, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
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Plans to rest and rehab back injury
Yelich said Thursday that he plans to treat his back injury through rest and rehab, delaying any potential surgery until the offseason, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
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Could need season-ending surgery
Yelich (back) will see a spine specialist Thursday to discuss the next steps in his recovery, with season-ending surgery representing one possibility, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
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Trade possible?
The Brewers could listen to trade offers for Yelich if they decide to rebuild this offseason, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Yelich has five years and $130 million remaining on his contract, as well as a full no-trade clause. That makes him much unlikelier to be dealt than some of his teammates whose team control runs out after next season, like Corbin Burnes and Willy Adames. However, it's possible Yelich would be open to waiving his no-trade clause if he doesn't want to be part of a rebuild in Milwaukee. The 31-year-old no longer looks like a potential MVP candidate but is coming off a fine 2023 campaign that saw him slash .278/.370/.447 with 19 homers and 28 stolen bases.
Yelich has five years and $130 million remaining on his contract, as well as a full no-trade clause. That makes him much unlikelier to be dealt than some of his teammates whose team control runs out after next season, like Corbin Burnes and Willy Adames. However, it's possible Yelich would be open to waiving his no-trade clause if he doesn't want to be part of a rebuild in Milwaukee. The 31-year-old no longer looks like a potential MVP candidate but is coming off a fine 2023 campaign that saw him slash .278/.370/.447 with 19 homers and 28 stolen bases.