PT TODAY: Braun eyes slight bump with Yelich injury

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Brewers | Christian Yelich likely to sit Thursday
Updating a previous report, Milwaukee Brewers OF Christian Yelich (oblique) is not expected to play Thursday, April 5, against the Chicago Cubs, according to manager Craig Counsell. Yelich was removed from the game Wednesday, April 4, in what was classified as a precautionary move.  Source: The Associated Press
 
BHQ take: Veteran OF/1B Ryan Braun is likely to see more PT in Yelich's absence. Braun started the season splitting time between 1B and LF, starting at 1B vs. opposing LHP. Braun started in LF with Yelich out of the lineup April 5, allowing reserve 1B...

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