Injuries stacking up for Braves as Albies, Fried land on IL (2024)

July 21st, 2024

Rick Farlow

ATLANTA -- The Braves lost much more than a series against the Cardinals on Sunday.

In the morning prior to Sunday’s series finale against St. Louis, Atlanta placed All-Star left-hander Max Fried on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to July 18, with left forearm neuritis.

In the ninth inning of Sunday’s 6-2 loss to the Cardinals at Truist Park, Ozzie Albies left the game with an apparent left wrist injury and postgame X-rays revealed a fractured left wrist. Albies is headed to the injured list and will miss approximately eight weeks.

Albies was injured trying to tag out Michael Siani stealing second when the Cardinals center fielder collided with his glove hand. Manager Brian Snitker and trainers came out to check on Albies, and he quickly walked off the field with the staff.

“The runner hit [his hand] and that’s never good,” Snitker said. “Obviously we’ll put him on the IL, and go through the moves and all that kind of stuff.”

Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud made the throw to second in an attempt to nab Siani.

“The throw was up the [second base] line a little bit and [Albies] went to reach for the ball and the runner was there,” d’Arnaud said. “Right away he grabbed his hand or his wrist or whatever it was. It didn’t look good. I tried to walk out there and see if he was alright, but obviously it wasn’t good. He knew. He was walking off the field right away.”

The Braves have not announced a corresponding move for Albies, but they will likely call up Triple-A Gwinnett infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr., according to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman. Alvarez, who is rated Atlanta's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has a 1.007 OPS with seven home runs and 24 RBIs in 28 games for Stripers.

Atlanta did recall left-hander Dylan Dodd in a corresponding move to the Fried injured-list placement.

Fried, who threw a scoreless inning for the National League team in the All-Star Game, felt discomfort in his forearm prior to his All-Star appearance, but he wasn’t concerned until he returned to Truist Park on July 19 and the discomfort was lingering. Fried subsequently underwent an MRI that showed nerve irritation but no soft-tissue damage.

“Before the All-Star Game I was warming up like I normally do, doing some arm circles,” Fried said. “I felt something and didn’t think much of it. In this game you feel things all the time. Normally they go away. I didn’t feel like I was in any jeopardy of really hurting myself. I was able to get through. I felt good.

“I took the day off after the [All-Star] game to travel home and all that. I came in [to Truist on July 18] and played catch and still was feeling it. At that point [I thought] I probably should say something. I got tests done. Everything structurally looks great. I just irritated a sensory nerve. Hopefully I’ll be back soon.”

Fried is 7-5 with a 3.08 ERA in 108 innings this season, with 95 strikeouts and 34 walks issued. In his most recent start, he held the D-backs to one run in six innings, though he took the loss in a 1-0 defeat.

Fried, who said he’d never dealt with such an injury, described the feeling in his forearm.

“It’s a little different, I would say,” Fried said. “It’s just a little bit of slight burning. That’s on-par with some slight nerve discomfort. It’s very different [than my forearm strain from last year].”

The three-time Gold Glove Award winner did not give a timetable for his return.

“Everything that has been conveyed to me is [the IL stint] will be on the shorter end,” Fried said. “I’m not planning on it being a lengthy absence.”

Fried, who will be a free agent following the 2024 season, is 69-31 with a 3.04 career ERA in 157 games (140 starts), all for Atlanta.

The Braves have been plagued by injuries, with 11 of their players from the Opening Day 40-man roster on the IL, with four of them on the 60-day IL.

“It gets to a point where it’s kind of over the top a little bit,” Snitker said. “Depth will cover to an extent but after a while it’s hard.”

“It stinks,” d’Arnaud said. “It’s not something that you hope would happen. Obviously it’s something you plan for. When things like this happen the next guy always steps up and is ready to play. In reality, if you look at it, we’re still 10 games over .500 and we still have 60 games to go. Anything can happen. I’ve seen crazier.”

Injuries stacking up for Braves as Albies, Fried land on IL (2024)

FAQs

What injuries does Albies have? ›

Not long after the game, the Braves announced Albies has a fracture in his wrist and will miss approximately eight weeks.

What injury does Max Fried have? ›

Fried, who is a free agent after the season, was placed on the IL on July 21, 2024, with left forearm neuritis.

Did the Braves lose Ozzie Albies for 8 weeks with a fractured wrist? ›

Ozzie Albies out for eight weeks with fractured wrist in another Braves nightmare. The Braves' season of brutal injuries continued Sunday, when Ozzie Albies fractured his left wrist in the ninth inning of their 6-2 loss to the Cardinals.

How did Albies fracture his wrist? ›

Albies was injured trying to tag out Michael Siani stealing second when the Cardinals center fielder collided with his glove hand. Manager Brian Snitker and trainers came out to check on Albies, and he quickly walked off the field with the staff.

What happened to Albies on the Braves? ›

Impact Albies has been on the shelf since late July after fracturing his left wrist, and he's finally been cleared to swing -- albeit lightly. The second baseman will likely require a minor-league rehab assignment prior to being activated and isn't expected to join Atlanta until mid September.

Which Braves are injured? ›

Atlanta Braves Injuries
  • Ozzie Albies2B. Status10-day il. ...
  • Huascar YnoaSP. Status60-day il. ...
  • Isaiah DrakeOF. StatusDay-to-day. ...
  • Seth KellerSP. StatusDay-to-day. ...
  • Ray KerrRP. Status60-day il. ...
  • Owen MurphySP. StatusDay-to-day. ...
  • Spencer StriderSP. Status60-day il. ...
  • Ronald Acuna Jr.RF. Status60-day il.

What happened to Max Fried of the Braves? ›

Fried (left forearm neuritis) lands on Braves' injured list. The Braves rotation suffered a significant blow on Sunday, as All-Star left-hander Max Fried was placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Thursday, with left forearm neuritis. The team recalled left-hander Dylan Dodd in a corresponding move.

How many pitches did Max Fried pitch? ›

Pitch Repertoire At-A-Glance

Max Fried has thrown 14,955 pitches that have been tracked by the PITCHf/x system between 2017 and 2024, including pitches thrown in the MLB Regular Season, the MLB Postseason and Spring Training.

Was Max Fried an All-Star? ›

Fried, who has made the National League All-Star team in two of the last three seasons, missed three months last year with a strained forearm. He last pitched for the Braves on July 11.

What Braves player has a broken wrist? ›

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies broke his left wrist late in Sunday's loss to the St. Louis Cardinals and is expected to miss about eight weeks. Albies got hurt trying to catch a throw when Michael Siani stole second in the ninth inning.

Did the Braves lose to the Padres in 1998? ›

Padres defeat Braves, 4 games to 2

San Diego had won 98 games, the most in club history, during the regular season, and then it eliminated a 102-win Houston club in a four-game NLDS. After having to travel across the country following its elimination of the Astros, the Padres took the first two games in Atlanta.

When did Albies get hurt? ›

In the ninth inning of Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Cardinals at Truist Park, Ozzie Albies left the game with an apparent left wrist injury and postgame X-rays revealed a fractured left wrist.

Do they still cast broken wrists? ›

Recovery time for a broken wrist depends on several factors, including the severity of your fracture and the method of treatment. For closed reduction procedures, you may wear a splint for a few days to a week followed by a cast for four to six weeks.

How long is Strider out for? ›

Strider made only two starts for the Braves this season before suffering the injury. Spencer Strider will miss the rest of the 2024 season after undergoing surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow with an internal brace, the Atlanta Braves announced Saturday.

What did Ozzie Albies break? ›

It's been almost six weeks since Albies suffered a left wrist fracture in an attempt to tag a runner trying to steal second base. Following X-rays, it was revealed he would miss around eight weeks.

Who will replace Albies? ›

The Braves will reportedly promote Nacho Alvarez to play second base in Ozzie Albies' absence.

What happened to Braves Catcher? ›

Impact D'Arnaud hasn't played since being hit in the wrist by a pitch Saturday against the Angels. He's feeling much better, although it's not clear when he might be ready to return to the lineup. Sean Murphy will make his third straight start at catcher Wednesday.

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