Braves scratch Reynaldo López; Martín Pérez to start against Nationals
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 11:59 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Reynaldo López was scratched from his start against the Nationals on August 1 due to left knee inflammation. The Atlanta Braves announced the change 35 minutes before game time, replacing López with Martín Pérez. López, who has a 3.79 ERA and is coming off a scoreless outing, recently returned to the rotation after spending time in the bullpen. The Braves have already secured victories in the first two games of their four-game series against the Nationals.
- •López has a 3-1 record this season.
- •Pérez holds a 3.49 ERA and is 6-6 overall.
- •The Braves lead the current series against the Nationals.
- •The announcement was made shortly before the game started.
- •López was effective in his last outing, throwing 5 2/3 scoreless innings.
- 12:41 AMESPN MLB — With Lopez scratched, Braves give Perez spot start
- 11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Braves scratch Reynaldo López, Martín Pérez starts against the Nationals
"Braves starter Reynaldo López was scratched with left knee inflammation Saturday against the Nationals. The Braves made the announcement 35 minutes before the game. López (3-1, 3.79 ERA) is coming off a strong start in Baltimore on July 26, when he threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings in a game the Braves eventually won in 11 innings.
"With Reynaldo Lopez a late scratch due to left knee inflammation on Saturday night against the Washington Nationals, the Atlanta Braves replaced him with by Martin Perez, who is 3-1 with a 3.79 ERA this season.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 2, 2026, 12:41 AMWith Lopez scratched, Braves give Perez spot start
With Reynaldo Lopez a late scratch due to left knee inflammation on Saturday night against the Washington Nationals, the Atlanta Braves replaced him with by Martin Perez, who is 3-1 with a 3.79 ERA this season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 11:02 PMBraves scratch Reynaldo López, Martín Pérez starts against the Nationals
Braves starter Reynaldo López was scratched with left knee inflammation Saturday against the Nationals. The Braves made the announcement 35 minutes before the game. López (3-1, 3.79 ERA) is coming off a strong start in Baltimore on July 26, when he threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings in a game the Braves eventually won in 11 innings.
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