Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday.
Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud experienced what could have turned into a scary injury during Friday’s contest with the San Diego Padres. In the fifth inning, d’Arnaud took a foul ball off his face mask which led to his early exit.
Braves announced d’Arnaud exited because of dizziness. He has had four concussions during his career https://t.co/OsHP0rDzFg
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) May 18, 2024
Another concussion was the main concern for d’Arnaud, who has already suffered four. Fortunately, the likelihood of a concussion is slim, and he has just been diagnosed with a head contusion. He will be evaluated again tomorrow.
With Sean Murphy still out of the lineup (but set to make a rehab start soon), the Braves are in desperate need of good news regarding d’Arnaud’s injury.
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The Braves struck out 18 times in Friday night’s 3-1 loss to the San Diego Padres.
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MLB Pipeline’s latest mock draft projects that outfielder and pitcher Carson Benge will join the Braves. The Oklahoma State player is known for his high exit velocity and ability to hit for power.
EJ Exposito had a great day at the plate during the Rome Emperors’ double-header on Thursday. More in the minor league recap.
Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution explains why the Braves waited another day to activate Pierce Johnson.
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The Boston Red Sox shut down Garrett Whitlock’s throwing program after he reported left elbow soreness. He was originally placed on the injured list a month ago with an oblique strain.
The San Francisco Giants placed starter Keaton Winn on the 15-day injured list with a forearm strain. The move is retroactive to May 15. In a corresponding move, the club activated designated hitter Jorge Soler.
The Giants took another blow today as rookie center fielder Jung Hoo Lee will undergo labrum surgery, forcing him to miss the remainder of the season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed third baseman Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain. Skipper Dave Roberts said that it is a mild strain.
The Cleveland Guardians traded left-hander Anthony Banda to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations.
Seven-time All-Star Nelson Cruz joins MLB as the special adviser for baseball operations.
New York Mets pitching prospect Nate Lavender underwent an internal brace procedure and will miss the remainder of the season. Lavender would likely have made his MLB debut this season.