Injuries News: Braves trade with Rangers to add OF depth

Injuries News: Braves trade with Rangers to add OF depth..

Stay tuned for updates on the Braves’ injuries and roster changes during the summer.

NEWS FROM LATE STAGES

Jan. 26: Rangers trade J.P. Martínez to Braves.
Traded Minor League right-handed pitcher Tyler Owens for Martínez gave the Braves greater depth in the outfield. In his 44 plate appearances, Martínez posted a.575 OPS and hit one home run in his rookie season with Texas last year. The 27-year-old Cuban outfielder, who bats left-handed, had a.961 OPS in 353 plate appearances at Triple-A baseball last season. The Braves still need to recruit an outfielder who can hit right-handed to be their main backup option.

Guillorme agreed to a one-year contract for $1.1 million, while Ynoa signed a one-year contract worth $825,000 to avoid arbitration. With a.675 OPS in his last three seasons with the Mets, Guillorme is expected to be Atlanta’s main backup infielder. Ynoa missed the previous campaign while he healed from Tommy John surgery. He’ll give depth to the starting pitching staff.

Atlanta made a big trade with Boston to acquire seven-time All Star left-hander Sale in exchange for Grissom, a young infield prospect with promise. Sale made just 11 starts from 2020 to 22 due to injuries, so the team is hoping he can make a consistent impact in the starting lineup.

There is a health history, and I know it will come up,” stated Alex Anthopoulos, president of baseball operations for the Braves. However, we believe he is a starter who can compete for a postseason spot, and that is what we were looking for this summer. We will make every effort to keep him on the mound.

UPDATES ON INJURIES.

R.H. Charlie Morton (sprained right index finger)

Return anticipated: 2024
The Braves had hoped that Morton would be ready by the time the team advanced to the NL Championship Series, but he was unavailable during the National League Division Series. In the first inning of his start on September 22 at Nationals Park, the veteran had stiffness in his fingers with one out. At the beginning of the second inning, he was absent. The athlete’s condition is found to be no more serious than a sprain by an MRI. (Updated as of October 13)

Jackson Stephens RHP (inflammatory right elbow)
Return anticipated: 2024
On September 30, Stephens faced the Nationals and went two innings without giving up a run and striking out two batters. This season, in five games, the right-hander has a 3.00 ERA in 12 innings pitched with 11 strikeouts. (Updated as of October 13)

Dylan Lee, LHP (inflammation of left shoulder)
Return anticipated: 2024
With a shoulder injury, Lee missed over three months of action before making his way back to Atlanta’s lineup in early September. Before being added back to the disabled list, he played in four games. On September 17, he was moved to the 60-day IL. (Updated as of October 13)

LHP Kolby Allard (inflammation of the left shoulder nerve)
Return anticipated: 2024
With left shoulder nerve inflammation, Allard left the game against the White Sox in the second inning on July 16 and was placed on the 60-day injured list, effective July 17. Allard, who began the season on the 60-day injured list due to an oblique strain, ended up having an injury that ended the season. (Updated as of October 13)

LHP Tyler Matzek (surgeon for Tommy John)
Return anticipated: 2024
Matzek intends to make a comeback in 2024 while he recovers from Tommy John surgery. (Updated as of October 13)

Tommy John surgery on RHP Huascar Ynoa
Return anticipated: 2024
Following surgery, Ynoa is healing. (Updated as of October 13)