Braves catalyst Baldwin to IL with oblique injury
Key takeaways
- The Atlanta Braves placed catcher Drake Baldwin on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a strained right oblique muscle.
- Baldwin, the reigning National League Rookie of the Year, was replaced by backup catcher Sandy Leon in the sixth inning of Monday's 12-0 loss to the Miami Marlins.
- Outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr., who has been sidelined since May 2 with a strained left hamstring, is scheduled to return to the lineup against the Marlins on Tuesday.
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The Atlanta Braves placed catcher Drake Baldwin on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a strained right oblique muscle.
Baldwin, the reigning National League Rookie of the Year, was replaced by backup catcher Sandy Leon in the sixth inning of Monday's 12-0 loss to the Miami Marlins. Situated in one of the top two spots of the batting order all season, Baldwin is hitting .303 with 13 home runs, 38 RBIs and a .932 OPS this season as the Braves (32-16) have charged out to a seven-game lead in the NL East entering Tuesday's games.
Outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr., who has been sidelined since May 2 with a strained left hamstring, is scheduled to return to the lineup against the Marlins on Tuesday.