Atlanta Braves News: D’Arnaud injured, offense remains calm, more

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud suffered what could have turned into a scary injury during Friday’s game against the San Diego Padres. In the fifth inning, d’Arnaud pulled a foul ball off his mask, leading to his early exit.

Another concussion was the main concern for d’Arnaud, who has suffered four already. Fortunately, the likelihood of a concussion is slim and he was just diagnosed with a head contusion. He will be evaluated again tomorrow.

With Sean Murphy still out of the lineup (but set to begin his rehab soon), the Braves desperately need some good news regarding d’Arnaud’s injury.

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The Braves struck out 18 in Friday night’s 3-1 loss to the San Diego Padres.

Braves infielder David Fletcher will likely be the subject of an MLB investigation amid his ties to the Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal.

MLB Pipeline’s latest mock projects that outfielder and pitcher Carson Benge will join the Braves. The Oklahoma State player is known for his high exit velocity and ability to punch for power.

EJ Exposito had a great day at the plate during the Rome Emperors doubleheader on Thursday. More information in the minor league recap.

Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution explains why the Braves waited one more day to activate Pierce Johnson.

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The Boston Red Sox have terminated Garrett Whitlock’s pitching program after he reported left elbow soreness. He was initially placed on the injured list a month ago with an oblique strain.

The San Francisco Giants have placed starter Keaton Winn on the 15-day injured list with a forearm strain. This decision is retroactive to May 15. In a corresponding move, the club activated designated hitter Jorge Soler.

The Giants took another blow today as rookie center fielder Jung Hoo Lee will undergo labrum surgery, forcing him to miss the remainder of the season.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed third baseman Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique sprain. Capt. Dave Roberts said it was a mild strain.

The Cleveland Guardians have traded left-hander Anthony Banda to the Los Angeles Dodgers for cash considerations.

Seven-time All-Star Nelson Cruz joins MLB as special advisor for baseball operations.

New York Mets pitching prospect Nate Lavender underwent an internal reinforcement procedure and will miss the remainder of the season. Lavender likely would have made his MLB debut this season.