“There’s some inflammation”: Atlanta Braves’ manager Brian Snitker shares an update on Reynaldo Lopez’s injury

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 2, 2025, 07:55 IST

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Atlanta Braves’ pitcher Reynaldo Lopez will undergo shoulder surgery and is expected to miss some games. The team remains optimistic about his return before the season ends. His tests have shown inflammation, and further details will be available post-procedure.

“There’s some inflammation”: Atlanta Braves’ manager Brian Snitker shares an update on Reynaldo Lopez’s injury

Reynaldo Lopez awaits treatment (Image Source: Lopez/Instagram)

Atlanta Braves’ pitcher Reynaldo Lopez will have to undergo surgery for his injured shoulder, and the doctors will opine whether there is any kind of serious damage. Lopez will have to be out for some time now, citing the surgery during the season. So far, Lopez has witnessed swelling, however, the injury’s impact could only be ascertained post procedure.

Atlanta Braves remains hopeful of Reynaldo Lopez’s return post injury

The 31-year-old MLB star Reynaldo Lopez has reportedly been injured around his shoulder and is expecting a surgery right in the middle of the ongoing season. He is reportedly going to miss a few of the games, but Atlanta Braves stands firm for Lopez to make a solid comeback before the season ends. Lopez signed for the Braves for a three-year $30 million deal before the 2024 season began. He was named an All-Star who finished 11th in the NL Cy Young voting.

Reynaldo López looked excellent in his return from injury

However, with a sudden arm injury arising in the second half of the ongoing season, Lopez has been troubled. At first, the team noted his forearm inflammation, and when he returned after missing his trade deadline, he was placed on the injury list. While he managed to recover quickly, it is possible that the current situation could have been possible due to previous injuries. Atlanta Braves’ manager Brian Snitker explained the situation and said the team will have information post Lopez’s treatment. He said:“They want to go in there and make sure nothing is going on. We'll know more after he gets that done and they get a treatment plan.”

Braves’ manager Brian Snitker says the team awaits Reynaldo Lopez’ treatment results

As per MLB.com, Reynaldo Lopez’s treatment imaging has shown nothing more than inflammation. His concerns with his shoulder have been a massive worry for him, nonetheless. Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said Lopez believed he should seek treatment because there was some inflammation. Further he said, he hasn’t heard what the results are. Snitker said;“[Lopez] threw a side [Sunday] and it went good, but he went in after the side and wanted to have his shoulder checked. There’s obviously some inflammation in there. We’re getting him looked at today. I haven’t heard the results yet.”Also Read: MLB Suspends Braves’ Jurickson Profar For 80 Games Due To Positive PED Test

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