Braves place Reynaldo López on injured list, recall JR Ritchie for start

The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list due to left knee inflammation on August 2, 2026. The injury follows López being scratched shortly before a scheduled start against the Washington Nationals. JR Ritchie has been recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to take his place on the mound for the game. This decision comes after López's impressive performance in his last outing where he pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings against the Baltimore Orioles. The Braves may seek additional rotation help before the trade deadline, as the loss of López adds urgency to their search for pitchers.

• 4:14 PMYahoo Sports — Braves place Reynaldo López on 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation and recall JR Ritchie