After a season marked by numerous devastating injuries, the Braves have faced another setback with a key player as they strive to reach the MLB playoffs.
All-Star starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation, following his early exit from Tuesday’s game against the Nationals after just one inning.
At 30 years old, Lopez is enjoying a standout season with the Braves, posting a 2.03 ERA across 24 starts.
In a season plagued by severe injuries, the Braves have faced yet another setback with a key player as they vie for an MLB playoff spot.
All-Star starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez was placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday due to right shoulder inflammation, a day after being removed from his start against the Nationals after just one inning.
At 30 years old, Lopez has been outstanding in his debut season with the Braves, sporting a 2.03 ERA in 24 starts.
Lopez had been a standout performer for the Braves this season. He is eligible to return from the injured list on September 26, which coincides with the final game of a critical three-game series against the Mets in Atlanta, just before the regular season concludes.
As of Wednesday, the Mets and Braves were tied for the final NL wild-card spot with records of 79-66
They trail the Diamondbacks by two games and are 2.5 games behind the Padres, who currently hold the top wild-card spot.
To fill the gap left by López, pitcher Daysbel Hernández has been called up and is anticipated to take over López’s spot in the rotation.
In a season already marred by severe injuries, the Braves have suffered yet another blow to a key player as they strive for an MLB playoff spot.
All-Star starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez was placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday due to right shoulder inflammation, a day after being removed from his start against the Nationals after just one inning.
Lopez, 30, has been exceptional in his first season with the Braves, posting a career-best 2.03 ERA in 24 starts.
He is eligible to return from the IL on September 26, which aligns with the final game of a critical three-game series against the Mets in Atlanta, just before the regular season ends.
The Mets and Braves were tied for the final NL wild-card spot as of Wednesday, with records of 79-66. They are 2 games behind the Diamondbacks and 2.5 games behind the Padres, who hold the top wild-card spot.
Pitcher Daysbel Hernández has been called up to fill Lopez’s spot in the rotation.
The Braves’ pitching staff has been hit hard by injuries, including the absence of ace Spencer Strider, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery. Reigning NL MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. tore his ACL in May, and third baseman Austin Riley is sidelined with a fractured right hand, likely missing the rest of the regular season but potentially returning for the playoffs. Star second baseman Ozzie Albies is also out with a fractured left wrist.
Atlanta wraps up their two-game series against the Nationals on Wednesday before starting a challenging four-game home series against the NL West-leading Dodgers.
Following the crucial Mets series, the Braves will end the season with three home games against the Royals, while the Mets will face the Brewers.
