After a season that has been mostly clear of complications from COVID-19 for the Brewers, they got a bit of bad news. Christian Yelich told the team yesterday that he was feeling some mild symptoms that could be COVID related. He tested positive and was placed on the COVID-19 IL as a result. Related to that, contact tracing protocols also required Jace Peterson to be put on the IL. As a corresponding move, the Brewers activated Lorenzo Cain, who had finished his rehab assignment, and recalled Pablo Reyes.
The #Brewers have officially announced roster moves ahead of tonight's scheduled game in Pittsburgh:
•Christian Yelich placed on the COVID-19 IL
•Jace Peterson placed on the COVID-19 IL due to contact tracing
•Lorenzo Cain reinstated from 10-day IL
• Pablo Reyes recalled— The Brewer Nation (@BrewerNation) July 27, 2021Adam McCalvy reports that after the team was notified of Yelich’s symptoms yesterday, he was tested and it came back positive, along with a second confirmation test.