Braves Place Reynaldo Lopez on Injured List

The Atlanta Braves have placed All-Star right-hander Reynaldo Lopez on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation, which follows a concerning drop in his fastball velocity during a recent game. Lopez, who has had an impressive season with a 2.03 ERA and 137 strikeouts over 24 starts, left the game against the Washington Nationals after just one inning. To fill the void left by Lopez, the Braves have recalled right-hander Daysbel Hernandez from Triple-A Gwinnett, where he has excelled with a 0.82 ERA in 10 appearances. Additionally, the team has selected infielder Cavan Biggio to the major league roster while optioning Luke Williams back to Triple-A, and designated Jimmy Herget for assignment to make room for Biggio. The Braves are currently battling for a wild-card spot, tied with the New York Mets and eight games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East. This injury adds to the Braves' struggles as they navigate a challenging season filled with player injuries.