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Atlanta Braves news: injuries highlight hidden COVID-19 impact on the road

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. injured himself on a slide like this Sunday night. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The Atlanta Braves taxi squad contains players no one expected on the roster, a direct result of travel restrictions due to COVID-19 protocols.

The Atlanta Braves M.A.S.H unit grew quickly during the series with the Cubs. Drew Smyly forearm before the series), Ender Inciarte (hamstring), Ozzie Albies (calf), Sean Newcomb (COVID contact protocols), and Sunday night Ronald Acuña Jr.