Frelick isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds.
The Brewers will use a matchup against southpaw Andrew Abbott as a chance to get the lefty-hitting Frelick a breather Saturday. Isaac Collins, Blake Perkins and Jackson Chourio will start across the outfield while Frelick sits.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: On bench Sunday
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Frelick is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
The lefty-hitting Frelick will retreat to the dugout while the Brewers run out a lineup of seven right-handed hitters and two switch hitters to counter southpaw Matthew Liberatore. Isaac Collins, Blake Perkins and Jackson Chourio will fill the outfield from left to right.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Clubs homer in loss
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Frelick went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-1 loss to the Cardinals.
Frelick resumed his hitting streak after getting a day off Thursday, and he's now homered in consecutive contests. He's hit safely in seven straight games, going 8-for-26 (.308) with eight RBI in that span. The outfielder is at a .295/.361/.417 slash line, 12 homers, 62 RBI, 75 runs scored and 19 stolen bases across 135 contests this year.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Extends hitting streak to six games
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Frelick went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 9-2 win over the Angels.
Frelick lifted his 11th homer of the season and his first since Aug. 28 versus Arizona. The speedy outfielder is riding a six-game hitting streak, during which he's racked up three extra-base hits and seven RBI. Frelick has been reliable as a table setter all year long for the first-place Brewers, batting .296 with 19 doubles, three triples, 61 RBI, 74 runs scored and 19 stolen bases over 134 games.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Crosses home thrice vs. St. Louis
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Frelick went 2-for-3 with two RBI and three runs scored during the Brewers' 9-8 extra-inning win over the Cardinals on Saturday.
Frelick put the Brewers on the board in the third on a sacrifice fly to center field before contributing to Milwaukee's ninth-inning rally with an RBI double and scoring the tying run three batters later. Saturday marked the fourth time this season that Frelick logged three runs in a game. In 163 plate appearances since the All-Star game, he has slashed .303/.377/.415 with two steals, 25 runs, three homers and 18 RBI.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Not starting Sunday
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Frelick is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
It's the second absence in the past four contests for Frelick, who has gone 6-for-16 with three walks, a double, a stolen base, an RBI and four runs through his first five games of September. Isaac Collins, Blake Perkins and Jake Bauers are starting in the outfield Sunday for the Brewers.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Taking seat against southpaw
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Frelick is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
Frelick and Brice Turang will hit the bench Sunday against southpaw Andrew Abbott. Brandon Lockridge will step in for Frelick in right field and bat ninth.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Swats leadoff home run
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Frelick went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, two walks and three runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Pirates.
Frelick began his night with a leadoff home run off Paul Skenes and tied a season high with three runs scored. Tuesday was also Frelick's second game this season drawing multiple walks. He needs one more home run to notch double digits for the first time in his young career and leads the Brewers with a .293 batting average.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Taking seat Sunday
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Frelick is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
After starting the last three games, Frelick will join Christian Yelich and Brice Turang on the bench as Milwaukee leans heavily on right-handed bats to counter Mets southpaw Sean Manaea. Brandon Lockridge will spell Frelick in right field and bat eighth.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Remaining out of lineup
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Frelick (knee) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta.
Frelick will take a seat for the second day in a row, after he was removed from Saturday's 8-2 win over the Nationals as a precaution when he experienced soreness in his surgically repaired left knee. According to MLB.com, the Brewers are looking into long-term solutions for Frelick to treat his knee, but he's expected to avoid a stint on the injured list and move past the issue after a few days of rest. Brandon Lockridge will draw another start in right field Monday in place of Frelick.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Removed with sore knee
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Frelick was removed from Saturday's game against the Nationals due to left knee soreness.
The Brewers are labeling Frelick's removal as precautionary, which could signal that his injury is relatively minor. If the 25-year-old ends up having to miss any amount of time, Brandon Lockridge would be the likely choice to pick up starts in right field.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Out of Sunday's lineup
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Frelick is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Frelick was reinstated from the injured list Saturday after missing a couple weeks due to a hamstring strain, and he went 1-for-4 with a strikeout in his return to the lineup. Christian Yelich will receive a start in the outfield Sunday, opening up the DH spot for William Contreras.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Comes off IL
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The Brewers activated Frelick (hamstring) off the 10-day injured list Saturday.
Frelick suffered a Grade 1 left hamstring strain in the Brewers' final game before the All-Star break, so he'll end up missing only seven games due to the extra time off. Blake Perkins has been a near-everyday part of the Brewers' lineup while Frelick has been out, but the former will likely see a reduction in playing time now that the team's starting outfield is healthy. Tyler Black was optioned to the minors Saturday to make room for Frelick on the 26-man roster.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Expects to return Friday
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Frelick (hamstring) expects to be back in the Brewers' lineup Friday, but he has some tests to pass first, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Frelick suffered a left hamstring strain in Milwaukee's final contest before the All-Star break, ultimately being placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to July 15. The outfielder is eligible to return to action Friday at home versus the Marlins, and he appears confident that he will do so. Frelick will participate in batting practice prior to Tuesday's contest versus the Mariners, which will provide more clarity on his timeline to return.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Placed on injured list
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The Brewers placed Frelick (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to Tuesday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Frelick strained his hamstring while making a sliding catch during the final game before the All-Star break. After waiting to see how he felt coming out of the break, the Brewers will now place the 25-year-old on the shelf, keeping him out for at least another week. Blake Perkins was recalled from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move and will likely take over as Milwaukee's primary right fielder until Frelick can return.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Nursing Grade 1 hamstring strain
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Frelick was diagnosed Wednesday with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Frelick injured his hamstring Sunday in the Brewers' final game before the All-Star break. The Brewers will give Frelick a couple more days to recover before deciding ahead of Friday's game in Los Angeles whether to place him on the 10-day injured list. If Frelick requires a trip to the IL, Blake Perkins is a candidate to be called up from Triple-A Nashville to replace Frelick on the active roster.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Exits early with injury
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Frelick was removed in the top of the third inning of Sunday's game against the Nationals due to an apparent injury, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. He went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a stolen base prior to departing.
Frelick made a sliding catch in foul territory for the first out of the third inning on a Alex Call flyball near the right-field warning track, but he was in discomfort when he tried to get up after the play. He ultimately required assistance off the field from a team trainer and was replaced in the outfield by Isaac Collins. The Brewers should have more information on the nature of Frelick's injury later Sunday, but the 25-year-old's availability for the start of Milwaukee's second-half schedule is now in question.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Goes deep Tuesday
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Frelick went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Dodgers.
Frelick did not have any success in three at-bats against Clayton Kershaw but was able to send one out against Kirby Yates in the eighth to put the Brewers up 3-1. Frelick now has three homers in his last nine games after hitting just four across his first 80. He has showcased above-average contact skills all season long highlighted by a .293 batting average, and his 12.8 strikeout percentage is currently the eighth lowest in all of baseball.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Season-high three runs scored
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Frelick went 3-for-5 with two RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 17-6 win over the Twins.
Frelick delivered his fifth game of the year with at least three knocks, and he also established a season high in runs scored. Friday marked the outfielder's seventh contest in a row in the leadoff spot, so he appears to be settling into that lineup placement. During that span, Frelick is batting a scorching .355 with two doubles, seven RBI, seven runs scored and two stolen bases across 31 at-bats.
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Brewers' Sal Frelick: Swipes 13th bag
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Frelick went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a stolen base in Friday's 3-2 win over the Cardinals.
The 25-year-old sparked the Milwaukee offense from the leadoff spot for a second straight game, with a struggling Brice Turang (.188/.290/.237 over his last 22 games) bumped down to the seventh spot in the order. Frelick, by contrast, has been locked in since mid-May, slashing .344/.384/.441 over his last 25 contests with two of his four homers and five of his 13 steals on the season. As long as he keeps delivering at the plate, Frelick figures to remain at the top of the lineup against right-handed pitching.
