Yelich Dropped to 7th in Brewers Lineup by Murphy
Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy moved Christian Yelich down to seventh in the batting order, calling it the best move for the club.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy slotted Christian Yelich seventh in the lineup for tonight's game, a notable demotion for the veteran outfielder. Murphy indicated the move was motivated by a desire to shake things up and provide a new direction for the team. The decision suggests Yelich has been underperforming to a degree that prompted managerial intervention. Beat reporter Adam McCalvy confirmed the lineup directly from Murphy's comments.
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