The Atlanta Braves were due some good news on the injury front, and they may have gotten it on Monday.
catch a major break from a health standpoint. All-star starter Reynaldo Lopez’s MRI has come back clean per a report from the AJC's Justin Toscano.. "He’s day to day. The Braves haven’t even put him on the IL. Brian Snitker said he doesn’t believe the Braves would even shut him down."
So, it’s looking really good for Lopez to make his next scheduled start, or at least only miss a turn in the rotation without a prolonged absence.With all the injuries the Braves have had, even just over the last week, this is a major sigh of relief. They won’t have to make a hasty decisions ahead of the trade deadline or stress who is available in Triple-A at the right time to take the mound in his place.after all.
So they get good news on Lopez along with the recent news that Max Fried could also return soon - who is eligible to be activated on Friday. Barring an acquisition at the deadline, the rotation should look as follows when everyone is back and healthy:
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