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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MAY 09: Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers takes batting practice before game against the New York Yankees at American Family Field on May 09, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
On Sunday afternoon, the Milwaukee Brewers will finish their series with the Minnesota Twins.
The Brewers will look to go for the sweep after winning each of the first two games.
Christian Yelich has yet to appear in a game in the series.
Brewers Announce Christian Yelich Decision
GettyChristian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers takes batting practice before game against the New York Yankees at American Family Field on May 09, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Ahead of Sunday’s game, the Brewers have announced their starting lineup.
Underdog MLB wrote: “Brewers 5/17 J. Chourio LF B. Turang 2B W. Contreras C C. Yelich DH J. Bauers 1B S. Frelick RF G. Mitchell CF J. Ortiz SS D. Hamilton 3B R. Gasser SP”
Brewers 5/17
J. Chourio LF B. Turang 2B W. Contreras C C. Yelich DH J. Bauers 1B S. Frelick RF G. Mitchell CF J. Ortiz SS D. Hamilton 3B
R. Gasser SP
Yelich will be back in the lineup for the first time since May 12.
The former MVP is batting .291 with 16 hits, one home run, 10 RBI’s, 10 runs and three stolen bases in his first 16 games of the 2026 season.
He is in his ninth season playing for Milwaukee.
Prior to joining the franchise, Yelich spent the first five years of his career with the Miami Marlins.
Social Media Reacts To Yelich News
GettyChristian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers strikes out against the Los Angeles Dodgers to end the third inning in game three of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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