Atlanta Braves Afternoon Chop – Roster Moves, Relive the Magic
Jul 30, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) walks back to the dugout after striking out during the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Freddie Freeman, Jason Frasor hit the DL
Yes, we were expecting this – oblique injuries tend to demand such an action. But here’s the official word:
Freddie Freeman (strained right oblique) and Jason Frasor (right shoulder strain) have been placed on the 15-day disabled list.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 4, 2015
Joey Terdoslavich and Ryan Kelly recalled from @GwinnettBraves.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 4, 2015
Yes – there was more: Jason Frasor was also added. So last night’s offensive heroes will have to muddle through without two of their better weapons: Freeman and Andrelton Simmons.
Speaking of Simba:
ICYMI: Only bone bruise, no ligament damage for #Braves shortstop Simmons http://t.co/n9YrR41JIQ
— David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) August 4, 2015
Terdoslavich will likely back up first base and perhaps the outfield, while Kelly will support the bullpen – a bit tired from last night’s festivities.
No further word on the severity of the injuries, but clearly Freddie will be out for at least 2 weeks, while Simmons has not been placed on the DL…. and it sounds like that won’t happen.
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