One of the MLB favorites to win this year's World Series was the Atlanta Braves. With a reigning National League MVP who led one of the best offenses in the league last year, coupled with a strong pitching staff featuring both young and veteran talent, who could argue against them?
But then the season began, and while the wins came, so did the injuries. Gone quickly were ace pitcher Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuna Jr. for the season. Sprinkled throughout have been lengthy injuries to other star players as well, whether it was Sean Murphy, Austin Riley, or more recently Michael Harris II, who still has yet to return.