Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday.

The Atlanta Braves experienced another tough break on the injury front as second baseman Ozzie Albies was placed on the10-day injured list.

27-year-old Albies was hit by a pitch in Monday night’s matchup, which left him limping for the remaining eight frames. Further evaluation revealed that he suffered a fracture in his right great toe.

This will not be the first foot injury for Albies, who was sidelined for a significant time in 2022 due to a foot fracture. Luckily, though, this injury will not require surgery, and Albies could return in a couple weeks.

Albies’ 2024 was off to a hot start, with a .317 average in 63 at-bats. He’s already cranked two home runs and swiped two bags. The Braves continue to be plagued with injury, with the absence of Sean Murphy and Spencer Strider.

In the meantime, the club selected the contract of infielder David Fletcher, who will likely split some time at second base along with Luis Guillorme. Fletcher was acquired this offseason and has since appeared in 13 games for Triple-A Gwinnett. He’s currently slashing .280/.383/.320 and will be an interesting addition to the Atlanta infield.

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Reynaldo López continued to show his worth as a starter while the Braves defeated the Houston Astros 6-2 to claim the series.

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MLB News:

Hall of Fame skipper Whitey Herzog died Monday at age 92. Herzog led the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and will be missed by many.

The Cleveland Guardians acquired right-hander Pedro Avila from the San Diego Padres. The Padres designated him for assignment last week.

The Baltimore Orioles placed another starting pitcher on the injured list in Tyler Wells, who landed on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation. The move is retroactive to April 13.

The Milwaukee Brewers placed outfielder Christian Yelich on the 10-day injured list with a low back strain. The move is retroactive to April 13.

Brooklyn Dodgers legend Carl Erskine passed away at age 97, following a brief illness. He managed a career record of 122-78 and recorded 981 strikeouts. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

The Texas Rangers have called on top pitching prospect Jack Leiter, who will make his debut on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers. To accommodate his spot on the roster, a corresponding move is required.

The Los Angeles Dodgers called up top prospect Andy Pages, who went 1-for-4 in his major league debut on Tuesday.