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Brewers’ Christian Yelich comes off injured list after missing a month with an adductor strain

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich was activated from the injured list by the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday after missing a month with an adductor strain.

To open a roster spot for the outfielder/designated hitter, the Brewers optioned first baseman/outfielder Tyler Black to Triple-A Nashville.

Yelich, 34, was hitting .314 with a .375 on-base percentage, one homer, 10 RBIs and three steals in 15 games before going on the injured list. The 2018 NL MVP and three-time All-Star last played on April 12.

Black, 25, had hit .333 with a .357 on-base percentage, no homers and seven RBIs in nine games with Milwaukee.

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