López Out with Knee Injury
Braves Pitcher Reynaldo López Placed on Injured List with Left Knee Inflammation
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Atlanta Braves starter Reynaldo López will be placed on the injured list after being scratched just 35 minutes before his scheduled start Saturday against the Washington Nationals, according to The Facts. The reason: left knee inflammation that flared up during his pre-game warm-up routine.
Veteran left-hander Martín Pérez will step in to replace López in the rotation, Gwinnett Daily Post reported. The late scratch left the team scrambling to adjust its pitching plans with little notice before first pitch.
Knee Inflammation Strikes During Warm-Up Routine
López felt the issue in his left knee while warming up before the game, according to Idaho Press. The injury was not revealed until just 35 minutes before his scheduled start. That left the Braves with almost no time to make a formal plan.
The team announced he would go on the injured list, meaning he must miss at least 10 days. Bakersfield.com confirmed the IL move came directly as a result of the late scratch. No timetable for his return has been announced.
Martín Pérez Called On to Fill the Void
Martín Pérez was tabbed as the emergency replacement starter. Herald Bulletin reported the swap, noting Pérez stepped into the role on short notice. Pérez is a seasoned veteran who has bounced between starting and relief roles this season.
The move puts pressure on Atlanta's pitching depth. The Braves already face a tight schedule, and losing a starter — even briefly — forces the bullpen to carry a bigger load, MDJ Online noted.
López Has Been a Key Piece of Atlanta's Rotation
López has been one of the Braves' most important starters this season. His absence is a real blow to a team that has leaned on him for consistency. Any time a starter misses 10 or more days, it puts the whole rotation under stress.
The New Enterprise reported the same details confirmed across multiple outlets — the knee inflammation came on suddenly, with no prior indication López was dealing with any injury heading into Saturday's game against Washington.
Braves Face Nationals Short-Handed on the Mound
Saturday's game against the Nationals became the backdrop for an unexpected roster move. The Braves still took the field, but with a reshuffled plan. Oskaloosa confirmed Pérez entered as the replacement and the IL move was made official.
The Braves have not said whether López's knee issue is a short-term problem or something that could linger. Fans and the front office will be watching closely for updates as Atlanta continues its push through the season.
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