Brewers star Christian Yelich: 'I don't see any reason why I won't be ready for Opening Day'

Christian Yelich smiling during batting practice before facing the Los Angeles Angels (June 2024)
Christian Yelich smiling during batting practice before facing the Los Angeles Angels (June 2024)Harry How/Getty Images/AFP
Milwaukee Brewers star outfielder Christian Yelich (33) told reporters that he will be good to go for Opening Day barring any possible setback with his back injury.

"I don't see any reason why I won't be ready for Opening Day," said Yelich.

Yelich even questioned the initial report about him being questionable for the start of the upcoming season. 

"I saw before I came out here that I might be a question mark for Opening Day, and I'm not sure where that came from. Unless something crazy happens here, I don't see why I wouldn't be ready."

Yelich dealt with back inflammation in July last season that ultimately ended his year after undergoing season-ending surgery in August.

The three-time All-Star ended up finishing last season with a stellar .315/.406/.504/.909 slash line with 11 home runs and 42 RBI to go with it.

Yelich is set to earn $22 million per year over the next four seasons before reaching a mutual option in 2029 when the former National League MVP will be 39 years old.