Atlanta Braves Adjust Pitching Staff Amid Injuries and Rehab Assignments
The Atlanta Braves have placed pitcher Reynaldo López on the injured list with shoulder pain, prompting the promotion of J.R. Ritchie to fill his spot in the rotation. Separately, relief pitcher Joe Jiménez has commenced a rehab assignment with Triple-A…
Atlanta, GA, September 15, 2026 — The Atlanta Braves have made pitching staff adjustments due to player injuries and rehabilitation efforts. Pitcher Reynaldo López has been placed on the injured list, citing shoulder pain.
In response to López’s injury, the Braves have promoted J.R. Ritchie to the major league roster to fill his role in the starting rotation. The specific timeline for López’s return or the severity of his shoulder pain was not provided.
In a separate development concerning the pitching staff, relief pitcher Joe Jiménez has begun a rehabilitation assignment. Jiménez is currently with the Triple-A Gwinnett affiliate as he works towards returning to play following knee surgery. The duration and progress of his rehab assignment were not detailed in the information provided.
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