The Atlanta Braves were dealt another injury scare Sunday when pitcher Reynaldo Lopez left his start against the New York Mets with right forearm tightness. The Braves say Lopez's departure after three innings was precautionary, but this will have to be monitored closely as the team continues to deal with key injuries.
Lopez has been a revelation for Atlanta this season after a mostly nondescript career, earning his first All-Star honors. The 30-year-old left Sunday's start with 2.06 ERA after three scoreless innings against New York. He holds a 7-4 record and has gone over 100 innings pitched for the first time since 2019 with the Chicago White Sox.