Atlanta Braves Injury Report and Inactive List
Injuries are an inevitable part of any MLB season, and the Braves dealt with their share in 2024. Key players missed time due to various injuries, leading to adjustments in team strategy and performance, which also influenced betting markets. Below is a breakdown of the most significant injuries that affected the Braves and how they influenced betting strategies.
Full Atlanta Braves Injury Report
The Braves’ most notable injury in 2024 came from star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., who dealt with a lingering knee issue late in the season. Acuña, the reigning MVP and one of the best players in baseball, missed crucial games down the stretch due to this injury. His absence greatly impacted the Braves’ offensive output, as Acuña is a key catalyst for their lineup. For bettors, Acuña’s injury influenced betting lines, especially on run totals and moneylines, as the Braves were not as potent offensively without him.
Additionally, Max Fried, one of the Braves’ top pitchers, missed time due to a forearm strain that kept him out for several weeks. Fried’s absence from the rotation had a direct impact on the Braves’ pitching matchups, forcing the team to rely on younger, less experienced arms. This had a significant effect on the betting landscape, particularly in games where the Braves’ starting pitching was less reliable without Fried in the rotation.
Ozzie Albies, the Braves’ standout second baseman, also missed time during the season due to a hamstring injury. Albies is not only a key piece of the Braves’ offense but also an important contributor defensively. His absence led to adjustments in the lineup, affecting the team’s overall performance. Bettors needed to account for Albies’ absence when considering betting on Braves’ games, especially when evaluating the team’s offensive capabilities and defensive efficiency.
These key injuries to Acuña, Fried, and Albies significantly shaped the Braves’ 2024 season, affecting both their performance and the betting markets. Bettors who kept up with injury updates were able to make more informed decisions and adjust their betting strategies accordingly.
Player: Ehire Adrianza
Location: Shoulder
Start Date: 2023-05-05
Status: 60-day IL
Display Status: Early Oct
Note: Adrianza has been assigned to the 60-day injured list with a left shoulder strain, and he is not projected to be activated until the beginning of October.
Player: Ronald Acuna Jr.
Location: Calf
Start Date: 2023-09-15
Status: questionable
Display Status: Ques Sun
Note: Acuna was absent from the previous contest with right calf tightness, and it is uncertain if he will take on the Marlins in Sunday’s showdown.
Player: Kolby Allard
Location: Shoulder
Start Date: 2023-07-16
Status: 60-day IL
Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Allard has been assigned to the 60-day injured list due to left shoulder nerve inflammation, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Player: Ian Anderson
Location: Elbow
Start Date: 2024-02-20
Status: out
Display Status: Mid July
Note: Anderson is working his way back from Tommy John surgery, and it is projected that he will remain sidelined until the middle of July.
Player: Sean Murphy
Location: Oblique
Start Date: 2024-03-29
Status: 10-day IL
Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Murphy is on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 left oblique strain, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Player: Orlando Arcia
Location: Rest
Start Date: 2024-04-15
Status: questionable
Display Status: Ques Mon
Note: Arcia is absent from the starting lineup for Monday’s matchup with the Astros as he will be given a day of rest.
Player: Ozzie Albies
Location: Toe
Start Date: 2024-04-16
Status: probable
Display Status: Prob Fri
Note: Albies has been activated from the 10-day injured list after recovering from a fractured right toe, and he is expected to return Friday versus the Guardians.
Player: Pierce Johnson
Location: Elbow
Start Date: 2024-05-04
Status: 15-day IL
Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Johnson has been shifted to the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation, and team officials have not yet confirmed an exact return date.
Player: Travis d’Arnaud
Location: Head
Start Date: 2024-05-17
Status: questionable
Display Status: Ques Mon
Note: d’Arnaud missed the previous three contest due to dizziness, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Padres on Monday.
Player: Tyler Matzek
Location: Elbow
Start Date: 2024-05-07
Status: 15-day IL
Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Matzek has been posted to the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation, and a timetable for return has yet to be established.
Player: Ronald Acuna Jr.
Location: Lower Body
Start Date: 2024-05-26
Status: 60-day IL
Display Status: out for season
Note: Acuna Jr. has been placed on a 60-day IL due to a Left ACL tear, and he will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign.
Player: Sean Murphy
Location: Elbow
Start Date: 2024-06-05
Status: out
Display Status: Out Wed
Note: Murphy is dealing with an elbow injury, and he is not expected to suit up for Wednesday’s matchup against the Red Sox.
Player: Jarred Kelenic
Location: Wrist
Start Date: 2024-06-05
Status: out
Display Status: day-to-day
Note: Kelenic exited the game with a right wrist injury.
Player: Jarred Kelenic
Location: Wrist
Start Date: 2024-06-06
Status: probable
Display Status: Prob Sat
Note: Kelenic missed the previous two games due to a right wrist injury, but it is anticipated that he will be active Saturday versus the Nationals.
Player: Joe Jiménez
Location: Knee
Start Date: 2024-11-05
Status: out
Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Jimenez had surgery to repair cartilage damage in his left knee, and he is expected to miss at least a significant portion of the upcoming season.
Player: Ronald Acuna Jr.
Location: Knee
Start Date: 2024-11-06
Status: out
Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Acuna Jr. tore his ACL last season, and he is not expected to return in time for the season opener.
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