Atlanta Braves news, rumors and injuries

Braves | Jason Heyward out

Tue, 29 Jul 2014 15:55:16 -0700

Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward (back) is out of the starting lineup Tuesday, July 29. He left the game Monday, July 28, with lower back soreness and is considered day-to-day.

Fantasy Tip: Remove Heyward from your daily leagues. Given his injury history, scouting a short-term replacement is advised.

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Braves | Freddie Freeman slumping

Tue, 29 Jul 2014 13:34:45 -0700

Atlanta Braves 1B Freddie Freeman has hit .171 (7-for-41), with a .569 OPS and .194 BABIP since the All-Star break.

Fantasy Tip: The BABIP is unsustainably low, but an 18.8 percent line drive rate will hinder any batting average. Test the trade waters to see if there is an impatient Freeman owner in your league. He is an elite bat in a minor funk who is due for a hot stretch.

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Braves | Shae Simmons to DL

Tue, 29 Jul 2014 12:09:32 -0700

Atlanta Braves RP Shae Simmons (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, July 29, with a right shoulder strain. In a corresponding move, RP Juan Jaime was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett.

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Braves | Checking out Bartolo Colon

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 19:41:11 -0700

The Atlanta Braves sent a scout to watch New York Mets SP Bartolo Colon make his start Monday, July 28, against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves were one of several teams checking out the veteran hurler.

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Braves | Jason Heyward day-to-day

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 10:15:14 -0700

Updating a previous report, Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward (back) is listed as day-to-day after leaving the game early Monday, July 28, with lower back soreness.

Fantasy Tip: Heyward avoided serious injury, and he could return to the lineup as soon as tomorrow. Check back before you return him to your daily lineups, though.

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Braves | Jason Heyward leaves game

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 10:14:20 -0700

Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward (back) was removed from the game with "lower back soreness," Monday, July 28.

Fantasy Tip: The extent of his injury is not known at this time. Check back for updates on Heyward's condition.

Comment () | Share: | Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - David O'Brien

Braves | Hoping to add southpaw reliever

Sun, 27 Jul 2014 10:41:51 -0700

The Atlanta Braves have identified acquiring a left-handed reliever as their top priority before the trade deadline and are believed to be interested in Boston Red Sox RP Andrew Miller. Arizona Diamondbacks RP Oliver Perez, Chicago Cubs RP Wesley Wright, Texas Rangers RP Neal Cotts, Houston Astros RP Tony Sipp and Miami Marlins RP Mike Dunn are other lefties believed to be available via trade.

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Braves | Jonny Venters throws again

Sat, 26 Jul 2014 19:24:45 -0700

Atlanta Braves RP Jonny Venters (elbow) was able to throw from 120 feet Saturday, July 26, and is on track to throw a bullpen session at some point next week. There is no timetable for his return at this time.

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Braves | Phil Gosselin recalled

Sat, 26 Jul 2014 12:29:07 -0700

The Atlanta Braves have recalled INF Phil Gosselin from Triple-A Gwinnett.

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Braves | Jonny Venters rehab update

Sat, 26 Jul 2014 11:29:59 -0700

Atlanta Braves RP Jonny Venters (elbow) played catch from 100 feet Friday, July 25, and could begin throwing in the bullpen next week.

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Braves | Tyler Pastornicky optioned

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 21:32:46 -0700

The Atlanta Braves optioned INF Tyler Pastornicky to Triple-A Gwinnett Friday, July 25. No corresponding roster move was announced.

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Braves | Gavin Floyd update

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 15:46:16 -0700

Atlanta Braves SP Gavin Floyd (elbow) passed his first post-surgery test from a fractured right elbow. There is still no timetable for a return, but the injury is expected to be season ending. Floyd will have a second checkup and X-ray in another four weeks. He isn't ready to begin baseball activities, according to manager Fredi Gonzalez.

Fantasy Tip: Don't expect any fantasy production from Floyd until next season.

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Braves | Anthony Varvaro activated

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 12:12:06 -0700

Atlanta Braves RP Anthony Varvaro was activated from the paternity list Friday, July 25. In a corresponding move, RP Gus Schlosser was optioned to Triple-A Gwinett.

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Braves | No Andrelton Simmons

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 12:09:19 -0700

Atlanta Braves SS Andrelton Simmons (undisclosed) is not the starting lineup Thursday, July 24, against the Miami Marlins. SS Ramiro Pena is playing shortstop and hitting eighth.

Fantasy Tip: Remove Simmons from any daily-transaction lineups. He has just three hits since the All-Star break, so it is likely a scheduled rest day to help him refocus.

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Braves | Manager talks lineup order

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 14:53:26 -0700

Atlanta Braves 2B Tommy La Stella is manager Fredi Gonzalez's preferred No. 2 hitter, as opposed to SS Andrelton Simmons.

Fantasy Tip: La Stella's run-scoring potential is higher hitting in the two spot, increasing his fantasy value. Simmons struggles to get on base, so he is better suited lower in the order, where he'll see more RBI opportunities.

Comment () | Share: | Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Michael Cunningham