Reynaldo Lopez scratched; Martin Perez to start for Braves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 10:46 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Reynaldo Lopez has been scratched from his scheduled start on August 1 against the Nationals due to left knee inflammation. Martin Perez will take the mound in his place, leading to a matchup with Miles Mikolas. The Braves are managing an already strained pitching rotation as they approach the trade deadline. The situation surrounding Lopez's injury remains unclear, and further updates are expected. The game is set to begin tonight at 7:15 PM EDT at Truist Park in Atlanta.
- •Lopez scratched due to left knee inflammation.
- •Martin Perez will start against the Nationals.
- •Game at Truist Park starts at 7:15 PM EDT.
- •Facing Miles Mikolas in a veterans' matchup.
- •Braves' pitching rotation is already taxed.
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Reynaldo Lopez scratched, Martin Perez to start Saturday
"The Braves’ rotation takes another blow less than 48 hours from the trade deadline. Tonight’s game turns into a matchup of two veteran innings-eaters
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