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Braves lose Martín Pérez for NLDS against Dodgers amid pitching concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 7:17 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Braves lose Martín Pérez for NLDS against Dodgers amid pitching concerns

Summary

The Atlanta Braves will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS without All-Star Martín Pérez, who has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to lower back inflammation. This adds to the team's uncertain pitching situation as they prepare for the series. Pérez's earliest possible return would be for Game 3, but manager Walt Weiss confirmed he will not be available for the division series at all. The Braves will rely on pitchers like AJ Smith-Shawver and JR Ritchie to fill the gaps in their rotation as they look to advance past the Dodgers.

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Status Watch

•Martín Pérez placed on 15-day injured list with lower back inflammation.
•Pérez cannot return until at least Game 3 on Oct. 6.
•Braves struggle with rotation depth ahead of NLDS.
•Atlanta will use AJ Smith-Shawver and JR Ritchie in early games.
•Manager Walt Weiss discusses roster adjustments for the series.

Latest Updates

7:17 PMYahoo Sports — Braves will be without $3.5M All-Star for NLDS vs. Dodgers as starting pitching falters

What they're saying

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The Atlanta Braves are already facing a huge concern with their starting pitching in the NLDS. It now seems as if a veteran will be returning like originally hoped for.
— Yahoo Sports

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