Braves prepare for NL Wild Card series against Phillies amid injury concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 3:38 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

The Atlanta Braves are gearing up for the National League Wild Card series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Key discussions involve personnel issues, particularly in relation to the Panthers following Jaycee Horn's injury. The Braves will seek to identify an X-factor that could influence their success in the postseason. Injury updates indicate that the Panthers are dealing with multiple issues as they approach their matchup against the Browns. The situation continues to unfold as the teams make roster adjustments ahead of their respective games.
- •Braves face the Phillies in the NL Wild Card series.
- •Discussions on pivotal players for Braves' success are ongoing.
- •Panthers' Jaycee Horn suffers a torn quad and is sidelined.
- •Carolina has been making roster moves due to injuries.
- •Panthers struggle in red zone effectiveness this season.
- 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — QUICK SIX: Should the Panthers go after a cornerback in free agency? What’s the Braves’ X-factor against the Phillies?
"Is personnel the main issue for Carolina's red zone woes or is it something else?
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