INJURY: Braves Key Player To Undergo An Emergency Surgery After Rockies Game
Atlanta Braves second baseman Whit Merrifield exited Friday night’s game after hitting a ball off his left foot in the seventh inning. His X-rays came back negative and he awaits a CT scan.
Whit Merrifield was removed from tonight’s game after fouling this ball off his left foot. pic.twitter.com/heocGbmg6A
— Bally Sports South (@BallySportsSO) September 7, 2024
In Friday’s game, Merrifield made his return after sitting out the previous two starts following a hit by pitch to the head. The injury is another setback for the Braves, but they hope for a positive outcome.
Additional Braves Updates:
– Ozzie Albies is still experiencing discomfort and unable to swing comfortably from the left side, with no set timeline for his return.
– Max Fried delivered a stellar performance in Friday’s 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
– The Mississippi Braves will relocate to Georgia in 2025 and rebrand as the Columbus Clingstones.
– Drew Compton’s two home runs were the highlight of the minor league report.
– Key takeaways from the Braves-Rockies series include Chris Sale’s Cy Young-caliber season, his injury concerns, and a missed sweep opportunity.
– In the latest Braves Dispatch, Justin Toscano of The Athletic covers Erick Abreu’s role with the team.