After experiencing back stiffness in Tuesday night’s game against the Cardinals, Ender Inciarte was put on the Injured List, which leaves his future in the Atlanta Braves’ lineup in doubt.
Let’s be honest, we all knew this time was coming.
When the Braves decided to start Austin Riley in the outfield over the past week in Gwinnett, the writing on the wall for Ender Inciarte began.
The 2017 All-Star is off to his typically slow start this season at the plate, hitting .218, with an on-base percentage of .300.
Even though it is still early, Inciarte’s defense has been marginal so far as he is in a tie for 38th place in Defensive Runs Saved (with 0) among the 71 qualified outfielders according to Fangraphs.