The Atlanta Braves got crushing injury news with Ozzie Albies out for the foreseeable future. Then, on Monday, they agreed to bring in veteran Whit Merrifield. But, hours later, Merrifield suffered an injury ahead of the game against the Cincinnati Reds, per Davey O'Brien of The Athletic.
‘You might not believe it, but it’s true: Whit Merrifield took a ball off a finger of his throwing hand while taking grounders an hour ago, is being evaluated now to make sure there’s no damage. As Snitker said, managing to smile, “Can’t make it up….