Reynaldo López's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

The Atlanta Braves placed pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (forearm) on the 15-day injured list on Monday due to right forearm inflammation. Lopez hasn't pitched since July 28, when he was removed early from his start against the New York Mets. The Braves expressed optimism that the right-hander would not need to go on the IL, but it appears the 30-year-old is still expressing some soreness. So, he will miss at least 15 days while he nurses his forearm injury. Fantasy managers who own Lopez should stash him in one of their IL slots. He owns a 2.06 ERA and 102 strikeouts across 104 2/3 innings pitched this season.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (forearm) is still considered day-to-day, according to manager Brian Snitker. Righty swingman Grant Holmes will start on Saturday as the Braves face the division-rival Miami Marlins at Truist Park this weekend, which was originally going to be Lopez's next turn through the rotation. Lopez still has a chance to make an appearance this weekend, with Atlanta not having a scheduled starter listed for Sunday as well, but left-hander Max Fried (forearm) is also a candidate to come off the 15-day injured list for that start against the last-place Marlins. The 30-year-old first-time All-Star is 7-4 this season with a 2.06 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 102:37 K:BB over 104 2/3 innings, and it doesn't sound like he's at risk of heading to the IL at the moment. More clarity should become available this weekend regarding this rotation.

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said before Monday's game against the hosting Milwaukee Brewers that starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez's (forearm) MRI exam showed no structural damage. Snitker didn't completely rule out the possibility of a stint on the injured list as a precautionary measure, but the important takeaway is that Lopez has dodged a significant injury to his throwing arm and isn't expected to miss an extended period of time. The hard-throwing 30-year-old right-hander left Sunday's start against the division-rival New York Mets and is day-to-day with right-forearm tightness. Lopez is 7-4 this season with a 2.06 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 102:37 K:BB over 104 2/3 innings and tentatively lines up to take the hill during Friday's game against the last-place Miami Marlins at home, but fantasy managers should consider making other arrangements if the Braves ultimately decide to have his next turn in the rotation skipped.

The Atlanta Braves announced that starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez left his start early as a precaution with right forearm tightness and is considered day-to-day. The right-hander left the game against the New York Mets on Sunday after three innings pitched with three hits and a walk with two strikeouts. Lopez is 7-4 this season with a 2.12 ERA and 1.19 WHIP. The fact that the Braves are calling the move precautionary is a good sign but fantasy managers will still need to keep an eye on the follow-up news after Lopez has a chance to get examined. The Braves and fantasy managers can not afford to lose Lopez for an extended period.

Atlanta Braves starter Reynaldo Lopez threw six shutout innings in Sunday's win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The right-hander scattered two hits and three walks and struck out six. Lopez lowered his season ERA to a sparkling 1.71. The 30-year-old is 7-2 in his resurgent season with the Braves becoming a fantasy ace this season at a bargain price on draft day.