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Reynaldo Lopez gets new start for Braves against Cubs after tough return

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 4:13 AM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Reynaldo Lopez gets new start for Braves against Cubs after tough return

Summary

Reynaldo Lopez will take the mound for the Atlanta Braves against the Chicago Cubs on September 14 after a disappointing return start on September 9. In that outing, Lopez allowed seven runs in 4.2 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, contributing to a 7-2 loss. The Braves are currently focused on securing a favorable position for the NLDS and aim to give Lopez another opportunity despite his struggles this season. Following Lopez’s start, Martin Perez is set to pitch for Atlanta on September 15.

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Status Watch

•Lopez allowed seven runs in 4.2 innings against Tampa Bay.
•Braves are still in contention for an NLDS bye.
•Martin Perez will pitch for the Braves on September 15.

Latest Updates

4:13 AMYahoo Sports — Braves news: Reynaldo Lopez given another chance vs. Cubs after disastrous return start

What they're saying

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The Atlanta Braves recently got Reynaldo Lopez back from injury and thrust him straight into the action as a starting pitcher back on the ninth of September in a contest against the Tampa Bay Rays. Lopez was coming off a knee injury , and some rust was to be expected from someone who missed around six weeks. However, the 32-year-old just didn’t […] The post Braves news: Reynaldo Lopez given another chance vs. Cubs after disastrous return start appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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