Brewers Lose Christian Yelich to Injury, Call Up Greg Jones

Milwaukee's star outfielder placed on 10-day IL with left groin strain

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:52pm

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The Milwaukee Brewers have suffered a major blow, placing star outfielder Christian Yelich on the 10-day injured list due to a left groin strain. Yelich was off to a strong start this season, batting .314 with an .826 OPS. To replace him on the roster, the Brewers have called up utility player Greg Jones from the minors.

Why it matters

Yelich is the face of the Brewers franchise and one of the team's best players. His injury is a significant setback for a Brewers squad that had gotten off to an 8-7 start this season. Groin injuries can often linger, so there are concerns Yelich's absence could extend beyond the initial 10-day IL stint.

The details

Yelich was removed from Sunday's game against the Nationals due to the injury, and Brewers manager Pat Murphy hinted it would be bad news. An MRI revealed a left groin strain, and the team has placed Yelich on the 10-day injured list. To take his spot on the roster, the Brewers have called up utility player Greg Jones from Triple-A, where he was batting .317 with a .852 OPS.

  • Yelich was removed from Sunday's game against the Nationals.
  • On Tuesday, the Brewers placed Yelich on the 10-day injured list.

The players

Christian Yelich

The star outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, who was off to a strong start this season before suffering a left groin strain that landed him on the 10-day injured list.

Greg Jones

A utility player who the Brewers have called up from Triple-A to replace Yelich on the active roster. Jones was batting .317 with a .852 OPS in the minors.

Pat Murphy

The manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, who hinted that Yelich's injury suffered on Sunday would be bad news for the team.

Rob Zastryzny

A Brewers pitcher who has been placed on the 60-day injured list due to a left shoulder strain.

Adam McCalvy

A reporter who covers the Milwaukee Brewers and broke the news of Yelich's injury and the team's roster moves.

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What they’re saying

“Update to the Christian Yelich injury suffered Sunday against the Nationals: It's a left groin strain, and he has been placed on the 10-day injured just.”

— Adam McCalvy, Brewers reporter

What’s next

The Brewers will have to find a way to weather Yelich's absence, with Greg Jones expected to see increased playing time in the outfield. The team will monitor Yelich's recovery and hope he can return within the initial 10-day IL stint.

The takeaway

Yelich's injury is a major blow to the Brewers, who had gotten off to a strong start this season. His absence could have a significant impact on the team's performance in the coming weeks and months, as groin injuries can often linger. The Brewers will need other players to step up in Yelich's absence.