Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies will likely be positioned on the injured record due to left hamstring soreness, according to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman. The choice comes after Albies didn’t play within the Braves’ 11-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Monday night time (field rating), which marked the primary time this season that he didn’t begin or seem in a contest.
Albies, 26, initially suffered the damage Sunday in opposition to the New York Mets. He was eliminated within the late phases of that tilt. Nicky Lopez, a commerce deadline acquisition by means of the Kansas Metropolis Royals, changed Albies on Sunday after which stuffed in as Atlanta’s starter at second base on Monday.
The Braves determine to convey up one other infielder forward of Tuesday’s recreation. They’ve just a few apparent choices saved in Triple-A within the type of Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake. Each are already on the 40-player roster, too. Grissom, for his half, has carried out notably effectively as of late. Over the previous 4 weeks, he is batted .357/.457/.571 with extra walks than strikeouts in 106 plate appearances.
Albies had been within the midst of a wonderful season. In 117 video games, he has hit .267/.327/.514 (120 OPS+) with 28 dwelling runs, 90 RBI, and 11 stolen bases (on 11 makes an attempt). His contributions had been price an estimated 3.9 Wins Above Substitute, per Baseball Reference. He just lately appeared in his third profession All-Star Sport.
The Braves are effectively positioned to climate a short-term absence from Albies. They entered Monday with a 75-42 file that served as one of the best mark within the majors. Moreover, their 11-game benefit over the Philadelphia Phillies within the Nationwide League East was the one double-digit lead within the majors.
