MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 21: Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers points to the Brewers dugout after hitting a grand slam in the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at American Family Field on August 21, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
There have been more bad days than good days for Brewers MVP outfielder Christian Yelich in 2021, but lately the tide seems to be changing for the better.
He battled nagging back injuries and had to miss two weeks after contracting COVID, on top of the pressure and expectations that come with being the highest paid player on the team and face of the franchise.