Braves place Lane Thomas on injured list and recall DaShawn Keirsey Jr

The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Lane Thomas on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to September 8, citing a strained left intercostal muscle. To fill the vacancy on the active roster, the team recalled outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. from Triple-A Gwinnett. Thomas struggled to adjust since arriving in Atlanta ahead of the trade deadline, posting a.171 batting average over his recent stint. Keirsey enters the major league roster with a.247 batting average at the Triple-A level this season. The organization previously selected Keirsey to the roster in June before reassigning him to the minor leagues without an appearance. It is expected that Keirsey will see time as a defensive replacement or pinch runner while Thomas recovers from his injury.

• 2:44 PMYahoo Sports — Braves make Lane Thomas IL move official and call up DaShawn Keirsey Jr.