Updates on Atlanta Braves Charlie Culberson: Mostly good, some sad but expected

Atlanta Braves Country got some updates about Charlie Culberson on Sunday and with it came a sad note but for the most part, should be happy with the results.

As most of you have heard by now, Atlanta Braves Charlie Culberson was hit in the face with a 90-mph fastball while pinch-hitting during Saturday’s game.

It was during a bunt attempt against Washington Nationals Fernando Rodney and it was just a gruesome outcome.

Coaches and medical staff (from both the Braves and Nationals) rushed over while Culberson laid on the ground in pain.

Ron Washington tried to comfort him while some of the other players kneeled.

When he was finally able to get up and helped onto a cart, you can see blood on the ground while the Braves doctor held a towel (maybe with ice) to Culberson’s face.

He did give a thumbs up to Rodney as he rolled away with a standing ovation from the crowd.

There wasn’t much of an update post-game but manager Brian Snitker said that he was told Culberson was at least alert when they arrived to the hospital.

On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves released a statement with some positive news.

Culberson only suffered multiple facial fractures in the right cheek area and was cleared to travel back to Atlanta and meet with team doctors there.

The Atlanta Braves didn’t announce any roster moves nor placed Culberson on the IL, that could come Tuesday when they start another series against the Phillies at home.

After Sunday’s game, Snitker said they got word that he won’t need surgery for the fractures which is really good news, however, that came with the fact that Culberson will be done for the season.

Even before this announcement, it was pretty safe to assume that would be the expectation for an injury like that.

That will be another major blow to the Atlanta Braves bench, the second this week after Johan Camargo went down with a shin fracture from a foul ball.

The “hybrid platoon” bench at this point is Rafael Ortega, Matt Joyce, Francisco Cervelli, Brian McCann, Tyler Flowers, Billy Hamilton, Adeiny Hechavarría, Adam Duvall, and Austin Riley.

There is a chance that Camargo could recover in time as the Braves are saying it’s minor enough to treat it as a bruise.

Culberson is the Brave’s nominee for the 2019 Roberto Clement Award and after seeing how the staff and team was fired up for him and what they said about him on Saturday should add to his case.

Here’s to a quick and healthy recovery, Charlie!

The Atlanta Braves rallied to win 10-1 on Saturday and clinched a playoff berth but dropped Sunday’s series finale seven-nil.