The Braves had quite the scare with their newest addition.
Whit Merrifield sustained a hand injury while taking grounders before his first game with the team on Monday at Truist Park.
The Braves signed Merrifield to a major league contract in the morning, following the news that star second baseman Ozzie Albies would miss eight weeks with a broken wrist.
“Can’t make it up,” Braves manager Brian Snitker told reporters before the game.
![Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Whit Merrifield (9) after an inning against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Truist Park.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/philadelphia-phillies-left-fielder-whit-85102409_623554.jpg?quality=75&strip=all)