Atlanta Braves news, rumors and injuries
Braves | Kurt Suzuki injury update
Sun, 17 Jun 2018 12:35:34 -0700
Updating an earlier report, Atlanta Braves C Kurt Suzuki (head) was removed as a precaution according the team after he was struck on the side of the head by a backswing against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, June 17. He is listed as day-to-day.
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Braves | Kurt Suzuki departs early Sunday
Sun, 17 Jun 2018 11:56:36 -0700
Atlanta Braves C Kurt Suzuki (head) was removed the game against the San Diego Padres after Rafael Lopez's backswing caught Suzuki on the side of the head Sunday, June 17.
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Braves | Ozzie Albies takes a seat
Sun, 17 Jun 2018 09:43:41 -0700
Atlanta Braves 2B Ozzie Albies is absent from the lineup against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, June 17. SS/3B Johan Camargo will slide over to second base and hit seventh, while INF Ryan Flaherty will start at the hot corner and bat eighth.
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Braves | Luke Jackson signed
Sun, 17 Jun 2018 08:25:47 -0700
The Atlanta Braves signed RHP Luke Jackson to an MLB contract Sunday, June 17. In a corresponding move, LHP Luiz Gohara was optioned to Class AAA Gwinnett.
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Braves | Mike Foltynewicz could pitch next weekend
Sun, 17 Jun 2018 07:54:18 -0700
Atlanta Braves RHP Mike Foltynewicz (triceps) could be activated from the disabled list next weekend. He threw a bullpen session Saturday, June 16, but the team decided to give him extra rest before his next start.
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Braves | Ronald Acuna headed to extended spring training
Sun, 17 Jun 2018 07:20:08 -0700
Atlanta Braves OF Ronald Acuna (knee, back) will report to extended spring training in Orlando by Monday, June 18, before beginning a rehab assignment, according to manager Brian Snitker.
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Braves | Julio Teheran off disabled list
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 14:19:13 -0700
Atlanta Braves RHP Julio Teheran (thumb) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Saturday, June 16. The team also placed RHP Mike Foltynewicz (triceps) on the 10-day disabled list because of right triceps tightness.
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Braves | Ronald Acuna rehab update
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 06:55:30 -0700
Atlanta Braves OF Ronald Acuna (knee, back) took on-field batting practice and participated in multiple baseball activities without experiencing any pain Friday, June 16. He is scheduled to participate in fielding drills and simulate game speed while running the bases Saturday, June 17. If all goes well, he could begin a rehab assignment early next week and be activated from the disabled list during next weekend's series versus the Baltimore Orioles.
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Braves | Mike Foltynewicz could start Tuesday
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 06:53:55 -0700
Atlanta Braves RHP Mike Foltynewicz (triceps) played catch Friday, June 15, and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday, June 16. If all goes well, he could start against the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday, June 19.
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Braves | Julio Teheran coming off DL
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 04:35:16 -0700
Atlanta Braves SP Julio Teheran (thumb) will likely come off the 10-day disabled list on Sunday, June 17.
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Braves | Michael Soroka officially activated
Wed, 13 Jun 2018 06:53:17 -0700
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Braves RHP Michael Soroka (shoulder) was officially activated from the disabled list Wednesday, June 13. In a corresponding move, RHP Luke Jackson was designated for assignment.
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Braves | Mike Foltynewicz exits early
Tue, 12 Jun 2018 19:26:54 -0700
Atlanta Braves RHP Mike Foltynewicz (triceps) left his start early against the New York Mets with triceps tightness Tuesday, June 12.
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Braves | Julio Teheran eyeing start Friday
Sun, 10 Jun 2018 11:49:21 -0700
Atlanta Braves RHP Julio Teheran (thumb) is hopeful to return to the rotation versus the San Diego Padres on Friday, June 15, provided he doesn't suffer a setback with his jammed thumb, according to David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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Braves | Austin Riley to miss several weeks
Sun, 10 Jun 2018 07:49:22 -0700
Atlanta Braves minor league 3B Austin Riley (knee) is expected to miss several weeks after suffering a sprained posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee while diving for a ball.
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Braves | Ronald Acuna could return next weekend
Sun, 10 Jun 2018 05:43:13 -0700
In a best-case scenario, Atlanta Braves OF Ronald Acuna (knee, back) could be activated from the disabled list in time for next weekend's series against the San Diego Padres, although he will likely need a brief rehab assignment before returning. Over the next few days, Acuna is expected to take various forms of batting practice and accelerate his running exercises.
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