MLB Insider: 3 stars who have bounced back during 2023 regular season

Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres celebrates after hitting a RBI single during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the National League Division Series at PETCO Park on October 15, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

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Christian Yelich, Milwaukee Brewers. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

Christian Yelich, Milwaukee Brewers

Having spent time covering the Milwaukee Brewers, and spending time around Christian Yelich, it was obvious how much the unusual circumstances — the lockout and COVID-shortened season –impacted the former MVP.

Now, after going through a normal spring training and being 100% healthy, Yelich looks back. And that’s a massive development for the Brewers, especially considering he’s in the second year of a massive nine-year, $215 million contract extension.

In 40 games, Yelich is hitting .258/.341/.424 with seven home runs and 23 RBI. And in his last 14 games, he’s hitting .333/.396/.604 with a 1.000 OPS, four home runs and 12 RBI.

A big test for Yelich will be if he can stay healthy, as he’s dealt with back injuries in recent years. If he’s able to stay healthy, and he continues to perform at this level, the Brewers could be one of the most dangerous teams in the NL.

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