The Atlanta Braves on Wednesday positioned right-handed starter Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured listing with irritation in his throwing shoulder. The transfer comes a day after López exited his begin in opposition to the Washington Nationals after exhibiting considerably diminished velocity in his one inning of labor. 

In a corresponding transfer, the Braves recalled right-hander Daysbel Hernández from Triple-A. The Braves additionally on Wednesday added infielder Cavan Biggio to the energetic roster and optioned infielder Luke Williams to Triple-A Gwinnett.

The 30-year-old López this season has loved a breakout marketing campaign and been a crucial a part of the Braves’ rotation. In 24 begins, he is pitched to a glowing 2.04 ERA/205 ERA+ with 137 strikeouts and 42 unintentional walks in 128 2/3 innings. For his first-half efforts, López was rewarded together with his first-ever All-Star choice. In August, he missed roughly two weeks with forearm irritation. 

Accidents have been the main subplot for Atlanta in 2024 and a serious purpose why they discover themselves preventing for a playoff berth within the Nationwide League as a substitute of replicating their regular-season dominance of 2023. Ace Spencer Strider and reigning NL MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. are each out for the season, and two different standouts – third baseman Austin Riley and second baseman Ozzie Albies – are additionally on the IL with unsure timetables.

The Braves enter Wednesday’s slate with a report of 79-66 and in second place within the NL East. They’re presently tied with the division-rival New York Mets for the third and remaining wild-card spot within the NL.