Braves left-hander Martín Pérez likely headed to IL after injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:36 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Martín Pérez of the Atlanta Braves is likely going on the injured list after being hit on the left forearm by a line drive from Juan Soto during a game against the New York Mets on July 5. Atlanta manager Walt Weiss stated that X-rays were negative, but further tests are anticipated. Pérez, who allowed five runs in 4 1/3 innings, is ruled out for his next scheduled start. The Braves may adjust their roster to add a relief pitcher in response to Pérez's potential IL placement, allowing them to return to an eight-man bullpen.
- •Martín Pérez is likely going on the injured list.
- •He was hit by a line drive from Juan Soto.
- •X-rays on Pérez's arm were negative.
- •He allowed five runs in 4 1/3 innings.
- •Braves may add a reliever if Pérez is placed on IL.
- 4:59 PMYahoo Sports — Braves' Martín Pérez likely headed to IL after getting hit on pitching arm by line drive
- 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Braves left-hander Martín Pérez likely headed to IL after getting hit on pitching arm by line drive
"Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said X-rays on Martín Pérez were negative but added the pitcher is expected to have more tests.
"Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said X-rays on Pérez were negative but added the pitcher is expected to have more tests.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 4:59 PMBraves' Martín Pérez likely headed to IL after getting hit on pitching arm by line drive
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said X-rays on Martín Pérez were negative but added the pitcher is expected to have more tests.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 11:36 PMBraves left-hander Martín Pérez likely headed to IL after getting hit on pitching arm by line drive
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said X-rays on Pérez were negative but added the pitcher is expected to have more tests.
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