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Braves left-hander Martín Pérez likely headed to IL after getting hit on pitching arm by line drive
X-rays on Pérez were negative, but manager Walt Weiss said the Braves left-hander is expected to miss his next start and likely land on the injured list.
- On Sunday, July 5, 2026, Atlanta Braves pitcher Martín Pérez is likely headed to the injured list after Juan Soto's line drive struck his left forearm during a 10-9 loss to the New York Mets.
- Pérez allowed six hits and five runs in 4.1 innings before the injury forced his exit, though he recovered to throw out Soto at first base despite being hit.
- Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said X-rays were negative but noted the pitcher requires further testing. "It's probably an IL," Weiss said, adding Pérez will miss his next start.
- The East-leading Braves have utilized a six-man rotation, leaving only seven relievers available, and Weiss indicated the team will likely fill Pérez's roster spot by adding a reliever.
- Pérez has provided stability to a rotation that began spring training with injuries to Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep, and then lost Spencer Strider in May.
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Braves left-hander Martín Pérez likely headed to IL after getting hit on pitching arm by line drive
ATLANTA (AP) — Braves left-hander Martín Pérez is likely headed to the injured list after he was hit on his left forearm by Juan Soto's line drive in Sunday's 10-9
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