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 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”
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 year playing for Milwaukee.
Prior to joining the franchise, Yelich spent the first five seasons 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.
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
@hunterbonair: “Great news: Christian Yelich is in the lineup today in Minnesota.”
@EvanBoller: “Love to see Yelich BACK (pun intended) in the lineup. Hopefully he can stay there and avoid any other flare-ups in the near future.”
@Dust_Vikings: “Welcome back Yelich!”
@Dom_Cotroneo: “44-for-44 different lineups The Brewers are a season-high 9 games above .500 and they have not had a lineup this season that features all of the following starters: Chourio, Yelich, Contreras, Bauers, and Vaughn.”
Brewers Right Now
GettyManager Pat Murphy of the Milwaukee Brewers looks on prior to game three of the National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on October 08, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Brewers are off to an excellent start to the 2026 season with a 26-17 record in 43 games.
They are just 1.5 games back of the Chicago Cubs for first in the National League Central.
Following Sunday’s game, the Brewers will head to Wrigley Field for a big series with the Cubs that starts on Monday.
Last season, they beat the Cubs in the NLDS.
Milwaukee Brewers Announce Christian Yelich Decision Before Twins Game