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Braves' Suarez Nears Return: Live BP Next Week
10 Sep
Summary
- Robert Suarez will throw live batting practice early next week.
- Suarez has been on the injured list since late June due to elbow inflammation.
- Atlanta holds a four-game lead in the National League East division.
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss announced that pitcher Robert Suarez will throw live batting practice early next week. This session is the final step before Suarez can begin a rehab assignment. He has been on the injured list since late June due to elbow inflammation.
Prior to his injury, Suarez had a remarkable season out of the Braves' bullpen, recording a 0.56 ERA and a 0.84 WHIP over 32 innings. Despite the setback, there is hope he will pitch again before the end of the regular season.
Currently, the Braves are in first place in the National League East with an 85-60 record, holding a four-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies. The team's recent performance includes a 5-5 record in their last 10 games.
