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Another Injury-Filled Day
Written by Jonathan on May 9, 2008 – 12:00 amIt seems that I spend more time these days writing about injuries than I do about anything else. Every day it’s disabled lists, injuries, surgeries, lack of pitching….get the picture? So while the Braves finished up a strong homestand today, why would it be any different? So let’s get to it and highlight the injuries du jour:
Jo-Jo Reyes – Jo-Jo made the start in today’s game against the Padres. Reyes didn’t have his best stuff today and left the game in the third inning with a blister on the index finger of his throwing hand. This is one of those nagging little injuries that you just want to take care of so that it doesn’t become a nagging problem.
Buddy Carlyle – Buddy replaced Jo-Jo Reyes after he left with his injury in the third inning today. Carlyle however only made it through 6 batters before colliding with Kevin Kouzmanoff while trying to field a ball down the first base line. He recorded the out but fell to the field in obvious pain. Buddy was diagnosed with a muscle strain in the left side of his neck and is listed as day-to-day.
Peter Moylan – Moylan underwent Tommy John surgery today and will miss the next 12 months or so. He will be missed in the Braves’ bullpen.
Brayan Pena - Brayan was placed on the 15-day disabled list today with a back strain. Pena’s trip to the disabled list made room on the roster for utility man, Omar Infante, who was activated today after breaking his hand in Venezuelan winter leagues. Infante made the start in today’s game in place of Kelly Johnson at second base.
So those are the injuries for today. Check back in tomorrow and I’m sure we’ll have more to keep you updated about. In the meantime, let’s hope the Braves can figure out the secret to winning on the road as we head to Pittsburgh.
Tags: Brayan Pena, Buddy Carlyle, Injury, Jo-Jo Reyes, Omar Infante, Peter Moylan
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