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Braves Pitcher Reynaldo López Returns Sunday
22 Aug
Summary
- Reynaldo López begins rehab assignment with Gwinnett on Sunday.
- He has been sidelined for over three weeks with knee inflammation.
- López posted a 3.64 ERA in 24 games before his injury.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López is scheduled to begin his rehab assignment this Sunday, August 23, with Triple-A Gwinnett. López has been on the 15-day injured list since July 30 due to left knee inflammation. Fortunately, an MRI revealed no structural damage, offering significant relief for the team.
The 32-year-old right-hander has been a solid contributor when healthy this season. In 24 appearances, he recorded a 3.64 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP. His performance, despite not matching his 2024 All-Star season, has been valuable to the Braves' rotation.
This marks López's second career rehab stint with Gwinnett. He previously pitched for them on August 13, 2024, recovering from forearm inflammation. The Braves will monitor his performance closely this Sunday to assess his command and knee strength.
If López pitches effectively and reports no discomfort, he could rejoin Atlanta's rotation within a week. His return is critical as the team enters the crucial final stretch of the regular season and gears up for the playoffs.
