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Brewers’ Christian Yelich tests positive for COVID-19

July 27, 2021 1:45 PM

Stephen Cohn,

Posted: July 27, 2021 1:45 PM

Updated: July 27, 2021 2:04 PM

by Stephen Cohn

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich has tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple reports.

The positive test was announced Tuesday afternoon by Brewers general manager David Stearns.

The Brewers are placing Christian Yelich on the COVID-IL due to a positive test, per David Stearns. Also Jace Peterson because of contact tracing protocol.

Yelich was fully vaccinated so this is a breakthrough case. Started developing mild symptoms yesterday.

— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) July 27, 2021

Yelich was placed on the COVID-related injury list. Teammate Jace Peterson was also placed on the COVID IL due to contact tracing.

The former National League MVP was experiencing mild symptoms, according to reports.

Yelich being vaccinated is likely why he experienced "mild symptoms" and nothing worse. Medical experts say vaccines don't guarantee not being infected but in nearly all cases prevent hospitalization and death.

— Tom (@Haudricourt) July 27, 2021

Yelich played a role in the Brewers’ ‘Crush COVID’ PSA earlier this season, urging fans to get vaccinated. He received the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine, along with the rest of his teammates who chose to get the vaccine.

All-Star pitcher Corbin Burnes also tested positive for COVID in May.

The 29-year-old slugger won the Most Valuable Player award in 2018 and was hitting .235 this season with six home runs and 28 RBI.