Braves News: Pierce Johnson’s comeback, injury reports, and more

The Braves were rained out again Saturday, but we did get a bag of news on various injuries around the roster. Pierce Johnson returned from the IL, which was expected but still nice to see after the initial diagnosis of “elbow inflammation” sounded potentially much more ominous than a short IL stint. Elsewhere, Travis d’Arnaud seems to have avoided a concussion and will be given a couple days off starting but will be available as the backup. Sean Murphy is close, but not quite ready, as he is expected to go on his rehab assignment starting Tuesday. Austin Riley remains out with side tightness and has yet to swing a bat or set a clear timeline to return, but still hopes to avoid the IL.

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Pierce Johnson returned to the active roster from the IL, as Jackson Stephens was outrighted to Gwinnett, clearing up space for him.

Austin Riley has still not swung a bat but is also still hoping to avoid an IL stint, even as he remains non-committal on a return date. Meanwhile, Travis d’Arnaud is being given a couple of days off starting but should be fine after leaving Friday’s game with dizziness.

Saturday’s game was rained out and postponed to a Monday doubleheader, continuing the strange scheduling of this four game Friday to Monday series.