The Atlanta Braves have had an injury-plagued 2024 and have hardly been in a position to catch a break. There are a few updates, although, on some accidents.
First up, Austin Riley is about to bear a CT scan on Monday that can reveal if his hand nonetheless requires a forged. Riley suffered a proper hand fracture on August 19.
#Braves 3B Austin Riley can have a CT scan on Monday to find out if his damaged proper hand is healed absolutely and if he can take away the forged. By the way in which, it was the hamate bone that he broke, he mentioned as we speak. The bottom of that small bone.
— David O’Brien (@DOBrienATL) September 20, 2024
Beginning pitcher Reynaldo López has additionally been down, this time with shoulder irritation. He landed on the injured listing on September 11. Fortuitously, he started throwing on Friday, however there’s not but a timetable for his return.
Snitker mentioned Reynaldo López performed catch as we speak, his first throwing since leaving his Sept. 10 begin with shoulder irritation. No timetable for return.Additionally, Snitker mentioned they’re nonetheless discussing plan for Chris Sale, re: whether or not to start out him twice earlier than finish of season or as soon as.
— David O’Brien (@DOBrienATL) September 20, 2024
The Braves proceed to struggle for a playoff spot and can hopefully get a few of these guys again within the course of.
Extra Braves Information:
Ozzie Albies returned and Charlie Morton had a tough outing in Friday’s 4-3 loss to the Miami Marlins.
Dylan Dodd fanned six throughout Thursday’s Triple-A outing. Extra within the minor league recap.
A vigorous offense and Pierce Johnson’s struggles are every included within the takeaways from the Braves-Reds collection.
Right here is how the NL Wild Card Race stacks up as of September 20.
Pitching coach Rick Kranitz returned to the crew for the primary time since July after coping with a household matter.
MLB Information:
The Baltimore Orioles activated left-hander Danny Coulombe from the 60-day injured listing. To make room on the roster, Burch Smith went on the 15-day injured listing with a groin pressure, retroactive to September 18.
The Miami Marlins have chosen the contract of right-hander Shaun Anderson. In a corresponding transfer, the membership optioned righty George Soriano to Triple-A Jacksonville.
The Arizona Diamondbacks designated infielder Luis Guillorme for task after reinstated Lourdes Gurriel Jr. from the injured listing.
The Washington Nationals reinstated Trevor Williams from the 60-day injured listing, and in his return, he gave up one run throughout 5 innings.
