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Braves' López Out 12 Weeks Amid Disastrous Start

4/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Reynaldo López of the Atlanta Braves has undergone arthroscopic shoulder surgery, leaving him out for at least 12 weeks. As the team grapples with a dismal 1-8 record, they are also missing stars like Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr., intensifying the pressure as they prepare to face the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Historical Context

Reynaldo López's shoulder surgery marks a tough moment for the Atlanta Braves, echoing their 2006 struggles when injuries led to a dismal 6-21 June record. Historically, the Braves have faced adversity, yet they rebounded to dominate with 14 straight division titles from 1991 to 2005.

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Reynaldo López of the Atlanta Braves has undergone arthroscopic shoulder surgery, leaving him out for at least 12 weeks. As the team grapples with a dismal 1-8 record, they are also missing stars like Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr., intensifying the pressure as they prepare to face the Philadelphia Phillies.

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