Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich will have season-ending back surgery.
The Brewers released a statement Thursday with Yelich saying he had made the decision “after careful consideration and consultation with medical personnel.” Dr. Brandon Rebholz will perform the surgery Friday in Milwaukee.
The 32-year-old Yelich hasn’t played since being removed from a game on July 23. The Brewers are still nine games ahead of the Cincinnati…