APRIL 9, 2023•AJC.COM
Braves remove Travis d'Arnaud from game after collision at home plateThe Braves removed catcher Travis d’Arnaud from the game shortly after a scary collision at home plate Saturday night at Truist Park.
Travis d'Arnaud - Leaves with potential injuryD'Arnaud left Saturday's game against the Padres with a potential injury, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
ImpactThe backstop was involved with two collisions at home plate and replaced by Sean Murphy. Atlanta hasn't given an update on d'Arnaud's condition as of yet, and it's likely due to the 34-year-old undergoing tests.
APRIL 9, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Dennis Lin: For the first time in his career, Michael Wacha... - The AthleticFor the first time in his career, Michael Wacha recorded at least six innings and double-digit strikeouts without giving up a run. His 95-pi...
APRIL 9, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM
David Dahl - Dealing with quad injuryPadres manager Bob Melvin told reporters before Saturday's game against Atlanta that Dahl is dealing with an upper quad injury, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
ImpactAs Cassavell notes in his report, this helps explain why right field has essentially become a platoon between Rougned Odor and Jose Azocar over the past few games. The outfielder could be available off the bench in the coming days, but it's also possible Dahl's unavailability could lead to a stint on the injured list.
APRIL 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Manny Machado - Swipes bag FridayMachado went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, two runs and a stolen base in a 5-4 win over Atlanta on Friday.
ImpactMachado has hit pretty well so far this season, batting .310 through 32 plate appearances. However, he's yet to go deep, and Friday's double was just his second extra-base hit of the campaign. The two runs he scored and the theft he nabbed in the win were also his first of 2023, so perhaps he'll start racking up counting stats to complement the nice batting average.
APRIL 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Sean Murphy - Receives breather SaturdayMurphy is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
ImpactMurphy started behind the plate in the first two games of the series versus San Diego, and he'll take a seat after going 2-for-6 with a double, four walks, an RBI and a run scored. Travis d'Arnaud will catch for Charlie Morton and bat cleanup Saturday.
APRIL 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Seth Elledge - Off 40-man rosterElledge was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Saturday.
ImpactElledge missed out on Atlanta's Opening Day roster and has now lost his spot on the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old should remain with Triple-A Gwinnett if he passes through waivers unclaimed.
APRIL 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE
