On nights like Monday, in a dominant 9-3 win over the Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich demonstrated that he is still one of Major League Baseball’s stars.

Yelich hit a solo home run in the win over Chicago, his second in as many games. He also had an RBI double.

In those moments, Yelich looks like the kind of player that has won an MVP and has been a three-time All-Star. The kind of player that has been a three-time Silver Slugger, a winner of two batting titles, and a Gold Glove.

All of the accolades that make up Yelich’s resume might be easy to lose sight of when he is dealing with injuries, which have largely plagued him in recent seasons. Now, at 34 years old, Yelich still has plenty of time left to play at a high level, but his prime has passed him by and he is closer to the end than the beginning.

The injuries have already begun giving him trouble early in the 2026 season. A left adductor strain led to a month-long stay on the Injured List, and back soreness caused him to miss four games following his long-awaited return to the lineup.

There is always a chance those obstacles will not be the last for Yelich to face, either. However, when he is healthy, he is still proving his value and more.

After Monday's win in which Yelich went 2-for-4 with two RBIs, he talked with the media about his strong play and being back on the field.

"Yeah, I feel good," Yelich said. "It's nice to be back out there with the guys."

When Yelich made his initial return to the lineup against the San Diego Padres, his rust was on display with an 0-for-4 performance where half of his at-bats ended in strikeouts. His tough outing back was followed by the most recent four-game absence, but he has since been a threat at the plate.

"Yeah, I mean, it's always tough when you're in and out of the lineup," Yelich said. "It's hard to get in a rhythm, but you try to work hard leading up to getting back into it so you can hopefully shorten that little rusty stretch. 

"My first couple at-bats yesterday felt a little strange, like just being back in there," he added. "And as the game kind of went on, just settled in a little bit. And I just felt kind of normal again."

If Yelich's absences have proven anything, then it is that once he is back, he can be counted on to return to form sooner than later.

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