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Brewers OF Christian Yelich tests positive for COVID-19, placed on IL

Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich has tested positive for COVID-19.

David Stearns, the Brewers’ president of baseball operations, announced the news Tuesday afternoon and said Yelich would be placed on the COVID-IL list. Yelich is fully vaccinated, Stearns told reporters, but is experiencing mild symptoms. The 29-year-old outfielder is at home resting.

Stearns said Yelich was fully vaccinated in team event at beginning of season and has followed protocols throughout the season. Yesterday, developed some mild symptoms and reported them. Got tested and it was positive.

So, Yelich is what is known as a "breakthrough" case.