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Braves’ Martin Perez (forearm) likely headed to IL after comeback bid falls short to Mets
By Associated Press at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 5, 2026
· 2 min read
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Braves left-hander Martín Pérez is likely headed to the injured list after he was hit on his left forearm by Juan Soto’s line drive in Sunday’s 10-9 loss to the New York Mets.Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said X-rays on Pérez were negative but added the pitcher is...
Key takeaway (Atlanta News First) - Braves left-hander Martín Pérez is likely headed to the injured list after he was hit on his left forearm by Juan Soto’s line drive in Sunday’s 10-9 loss to the New York Mets.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The Braves' potential loss of Martín Pérez to the injured list could have a ripple effect on the team's pitching strategy, particularly in terms of bullpen management. With a six-man rotation, the Braves have been operating with a smaller bullpen, which has sometimes put them at a disadvantage in close games. If Pérez is indeed headed to the IL, the team's plan to add a reliever to the roster could provide some much-needed depth and flexibility. This move could be especially important as the Braves look to maintain their lead in the NL East, where they will likely face intense competition from teams like the Mets. For Nashville fans who follow the Braves, the next few games will be worth watching to see how the team adjusts to Pérez's potential absence and whether the addition of a reliever pays dividends.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Braves left-hander Martín Pérez is likely headed to the injured list after he was hit on his left forearm by Juan Soto’s line drive in Sunday’s 10-9 loss to the New York Mets.Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said X-rays on Pérez were negative but added the pitcher is...
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