Atlanta Braves second baseman Whit Merrifield exited Friday night’s game after hitting a ball off his left foot in the seventh inning. His X-rays came back negative and he awaits a CT scan.
Whit Merrifield was removed from tonight’s game after fouling this ball off his left foot. pic.twitter.com/heocGbmg6A
— Bally Sports South (@BallySportsSO) September 7, 2024
Friday’s contest marked Merrifield’s first game back after missing the last two starts due to a hit by pitch in the head. The injury comes as another blow to the Braves but will hopefully end in the best case scenario.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed right-hander Gavin Stone on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation.
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The Philadelphia Phillies placed third baseman Alec Bohm on the 10-day injured list due to a left hand strain. The move is retroactive to September 3.
The Washington Nationals claimed right-hander Michael Rucker off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies. To open up a spot on the 40-man roster, the Nats designated Travis Blankenhorn for assignment.
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