Braves’ Reynaldo López makes early exit with shoulder tightness - The Athletic
Braves starter Reynaldo López was forced to leave his start early on Tuesday night due to shoulder tightness.
López was making his second start of the season and was facing the Milwaukee Brewers at Truist Park. He threw just 21 pitches before he was forced to leave the game.
López told reporters after the game that he felt a "twinge" in his shoulder on his last pitch.
He said that he tried to throw another pitch, but the pain was too severe.
The Braves have not yet announced a timetable for López's return.
But the early diagnosis is that he is likely to miss at least one start.
López's injury is a blow to the Braves' rotation.
The team is already without Mike Soroka, who is recovering from a torn Achilles tendon. Julio Teheran is also on the injured list with a shoulder injury.
The Braves will likely need to recall a starter from Triple-A Gwinnett to take López's place in the rotation.
Some of the candidates include Bryse Wilson, Kyle Wright, and Huascar Ynoa.
López's injury is a reminder that the Braves' rotation is still a work in progress.
The team has a lot of young pitchers with potential, but they have yet to prove that they can be consistent starters.
The Braves will hope that López's injury is not a serious one and that he can return to the rotation soon.
But in the meantime, the team will need to find a way to fill his spot in the rotation.
The Braves are scheduled to face the Brewers again on Wednesday night.
Ian Anderson is scheduled to start for the Braves, while Corbin Burnes is scheduled to start for the Brewers.
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