BRAVES NEWS: OZZIE ALBIES UPDATE, MAX FRIED THROWS A MADDUX, AND MORE

The Atlanta Braves’ infield took a major hit last week after Ozzie Albies suffered a fractured toe. The second baseman was expected to return to the lineup two weeks following the injury, but luckily, it appears an early return is likely.

Albies has taken batting practice for the last two days and is eligible to be activated from the injured list on Friday. While he may not play Friday, it is probable that he will return soon after.

While Albies has certainly been missed in the lineup, there is no need to rush him back. Luis Guillorme and David Fletcher have each covered second base relatively well during Albies’ absence.

More Braves News:

The Braves recorded a 5-0 win against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, as Max Fried pitched the third Maddux of his career.

Reliever A.J. Minter has made franchise history with 108 holds. He will enter free agency following the 2024 season, but hopefully will return to Atlanta to continue building his legacy.

MLB News:

Boston Red Sox first baseman Tristan Casas is expected to miss significant time with a rib fracture. The club has not yet announced a timetable for his return.

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed right-hander Merrill Kelly on the 15-day injured list with a shoulder strain. The club expects 35-year-old Kelly to miss more than a month.

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is expected to miss roughly eight weeks after undergoing left thumb surgery. He will likely return in July.

Los Angeles Angels reliever Robert Stephenson is set to undergo Tommy John surgery next week. He will miss the remainder of 2024 and a portion of 2025.

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu was removed from his rehab start after experiencing foot soreness. He will return to New York today for further evaluation.

The Chicago Cubs placed a couple of players on the 15-day injured list in Kyle Hendricks and Drew Smyly. Hendricks has an injured lower back, and a hip impingement was the diagnosis for Smyly.

The Washington Nationals selected the contract of right-hander Jacob Barnes to take over for Robert Garcia, who landed on the injured list with influenza.

Miami Marlins left-hander Josh Simpson will undergo surgery on Tuesday to repair the ulnar nerve in his elbow. He is expected to miss three months.

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