The Braves didn’t make a lot of moves at the trade deadline, which means the only reinforcements they can expect are those currently on the IL. Fortunately, there are three All-Stars nursing injuries right now.
Ozzie Albies isn’t expected back for another month-plus, but Reynaldo Lopez and Michael Harris II are primed to return in a matter of a week or two. Speaking to the media, Brian Snitker said he expects Lopez back on August 18 and Harris on August 14.
Michael Harris is eligible for activation on Aug. 14. Snit expects Harris to rejoin the roster around that date. He also expects Reynaldo Lopez to be ready when he's eligible to be activated on Aug. 18
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) August 6, 2024
For Michael Harris, that is the middle of the Giants series, while Reynaldo Lopez is expected to return before the Phillies series. The Braves need Harris more than Lopez as the roster is currently constructed, but both will go a long way in helping find some consistency in Atlanta.
The Braves are in a tight Wild Card race, and they will need all hands on deck just to make it into the postseason.
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