Milwaukee Brewers star outfielder Christian Yelich does not need surgery on his fractured kneecap and is not expected to suffer any long-term effects from the injury.
Brewers general manager David Stearns told reporters Thursday that Yelich's leg will be "immobilized for a while," saying the expected recovery timeframe from the injury is 8-10 weeks.
Stearns also said that Yelich would seek a second opinion on his knee either this upcoming weekend or next week.
"At this point, it looks like we've dodged a little bit of a bullet," Stearns said. "He will not need surgery.