Braves pitcher Martín Pérez likely to go on injured list after injury
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Braves left-hander Martín Pérez is likely heading to the injured list after being hit on the left forearm by a line drive from Juan Soto during a game against the Mets on July 5, 2026. The Braves lost that matchup 10-9. Atlanta manager Walt Weiss reported that initial X-rays on Pérez were negative, but further tests are anticipated. Pérez will not make his next start due to the injury. Following his exit, Weiss indicated the team may add a reliever to their roster if Pérez is placed on the IL.
- •Martín Pérez was hit by a line drive from Juan Soto.
- •X-rays on Pérez's forearm returned negative results.
- •Pérez will miss his next scheduled start.
- •The Braves may return to an eight-man bullpen if Pérez is added to the IL.
- •The Braves lost to the Mets 10-9 on July 5.
- 11:54 PMESPN MLB — Braves LHP Perez hit by Soto liner, likely to IL
- 10:37 PMYahoo Sports — Braves left-hander Martín Pérez likely headed to IL after getting hit on pitching arm by line drive
"Braves left-hander Martín Pérez is likely headed to the injured list after he was hit on his left forearm by Juan Soto's line drive in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the New York Mets. Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said X-rays on Pérez were negative but added the pitcher is expected to have more tests. “It's probably an IL,” Weiss said.
"Braves left-hander Martín Perez is likely headed to the injured list after he was hit on his left forearm by Juan Soto's line drive in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Mets.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 5, 2026, 11:54 PMBraves LHP Perez hit by Soto liner, likely to IL
Braves left-hander Martín Perez is likely headed to the injured list after he was hit on his left forearm by Juan Soto's line drive in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Mets.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 10:37 PMBraves left-hander Martín Pérez likely headed to IL after getting hit on pitching arm by line drive
Braves left-hander Martín Pérez is likely headed to the injured list after he was hit on his left forearm by Juan Soto's line drive in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the New York Mets. Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said X-rays on Pérez were negative but added the pitcher is expected to have more tests. “It's probably an IL,” Weiss said.
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