Injuries & Moves: The latest on Albies
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April 16: 2B Ozzie Albies placed on 10-day IL; INF David Fletcher's contract purchased from Triple-A Gwinnett
Albies' right big toe was fractured when he was hit by a pitch in Monday night’s win over the Astros. Surgery won’t be needed. So, there is a chance he could be sidelined for just a couple weeks. Fletcher and Luis Guillorme will share the second base position in Albies’ absence.
April 13: RHP Spencer Strider to miss rest of 2024 season
Strider underwent surgery on April 12 to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow with an internal brace, which was performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington. He will miss the remainder of the 2024 season.
Strider has been one of baseball’s most dominant pitchers in the past two years, so his loss is a big one for Atlanta.
The Braves have a handful of options to replace the strikeout wizard, though they will likely go the platoon route. Bryce Elder, who started the season at Triple-A Gwinnett, is an option, as is No. 1 prospect AJ Smith-Shawver, among others. Read more >>
April 12: RHP Darius Vines recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett; RHP Allan Winans optioned
Winans was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett following his spot start on Thursday against the Mets. He allowed seven runs (six earned) on eight hits in five innings in the 16-4 loss. Vines -- ranked by MLB Pipeline as the Braves' No. 14 prospect -- has made two starts at Gwinnett this season, striking out 11 over 12 innings. He made five appearances (two starts) for Atlanta last season, going 1-0 with a 3.98 ERA.
10-day IL
2B Ozzie Albies (fractured right big toe)
Expected return: Early May
Albies’ toe was fractured when he was hit by a Spencer Arrighetti curveball during a win over the Astros. He won’t need surgery. So, there is a chance he will be sidelined for just 2-3 weeks. (Last updated: April 16)
C Sean Murphy (left oblique tightness)
Expected return: Late April/early May
Murphy has started to play catch and complete some conditioning drills. But he still may be at least a week away from being cleared to begin swinging a bat. The 2023 All-Star catcher suffered a Grade 1 left oblique strain when he swung and missed a pitch against the Phillies on March 29. This is the least significant grade, but he still could be sidelined for approximately a month. (Last updated: April 15)
15-day IL
RHP Spencer Strider (right ulnar collateral ligament)
Expected return: 2025
After visiting Dr. Keith Meister on April 8, Strider underwent internal brace surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow on April 12 and will miss the rest of the 2024 season. (Last updated: April 13)