The Atlanta Braves have been in a constant state of a roster shuffle this season as injuries have run rampant. That shuffle was further complicated as Reynaldo Lopez hit the injured list on Monday with right forearm inflammation.
Atlanta’s depth has helped them weather the storm with the many injuries suffered this season. However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel as the Braves have inched closer to having key pieces back.
Michael Harris II is eligible to return from the IL on August 14th and Ozzie Albies is slated for return early September. This leaves the team with important roster questions and will end with a few players being left off the 26-man roster.
Atlanta is desperately awaiting the return of two of their most talented position players as they push for the playoffs over the final two months. They sit 5.5 games behind the first-place Phillies and are clinging to the first spot in a tight NL Wild Card race. With all of that in mind, we will take a look at four Atlanta Braves players who may not make it through August barring any other injuries.