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Brewers' Yelich plays in a game for first time since back surgery last year

Christian Yelich played in his first game since July, contributing to the Milwaukee Brewers' 9-4 victory over the Texas Rangers during the Cactus League.
Yelich went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts and an RBI in his return to the field, as reported by the Associated Press.
He underwent a diskectomy in August after going on the injured list due to back issues, ending his 2024 season short after earning an All-Star selection.
Yelich expressed, 'It was just cool to be out there,' noting it as a victory after a long recovery.

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Spectrum News

Brewers' Yelich plays in a game for first time since back surgery last year

Yelich was the designated hitter for the Brewers’ 9-4 Cactus League victory over the Texas Rangers.

17 hours ago·United States

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Wisconsin State Journal

Brewers star takes the field for first game since undergoing back surgery last year

The 2018 NL MVP went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts in Milwaukee's Cactus League victory Saturday, but the 33-year-old wasn't concerned with results as he soaked up the moment.

2 days ago·Madison, United States

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ESPN

Yelich makes return to field: 'Cool to be out there'

Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich took a step forward Saturday in his return from back surgery by playing in a game for the first time since July.

2 days ago·United States

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Brewers' Christian Yelich plays in a game for first time since back surgery last year

PHOENIX (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich took a step forward Saturday in his return from back surgery by playing in a game for the first time since July.

2 days ago·United States

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Brewers' Christian Yelich plays for first time since back surgery

Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich took a step forward Saturday in his return from back surgery by playing in a game for the first time since July.

3 days ago·Milwaukee, United States

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WTMJ

Christian Yelich returns to Spring Training: "Nice to be back in a game"

More than seven months had passed between games for All-Star outfielder Christian Yelich, but Saturday’s goal in his spring training debut was “a win” just by playing. “I felt good … it’s a long road back from that kind of stuff,” Yelich said. A successful microdiscectomy surgery in his back ended his 2024 season prematurely, but has not diverted his plans to be ready for Opening Day this season. “It was nice to just be back in a game, and just …

2 days ago

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