Marlins' Yelich lands on DL with back strain

The Miami Marlins placed outfielder Christian Yelich on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back injury.

An MRI revealed a bulging disk though the Marlins are confident he can return in 15 days, according to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com. 

The transaction is backdated to April 20, meaning Yelich will be eligible to return to action as early as May 5.

Yelich, who signed a seven-year, $49.75-million extension last month, missed 15 games last year due to a similar injury. 

The 23-year-old's off to a slow start this season for the last-place Marlins, hitting .200/.265/.222 with no homers and one double across 11 games.

First baseman Justin Bour was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans to replace Yelich on the roster.