What happened to Mike Yastrzemski? Why Braves $23M outfielder is headed to IL

Braves place OF Mike Yastrzemski (elbow) on injured list

The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Mike Yastrzemski on the injured list Saturday with left elbow inflammation, while right-hander James Karinchak was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.In corresponding moves, right-hander Owen Murphy and outfielder Brewer Hicklen were recalled, while outfielder Jose Azocar was outrighted off the 40-man roster and was assigned to Gwinnett.Yastrzemski, 35, is batting .230 with six home runs and 28 RBIs in 85 games th…

What happened to Mike Yastrzemski? Why Braves $23M outfielder is headed to IL

The Braves are losing a key outfielder to injury.

Braves Place Mike Yastrzemski On 10-Day Injured List

The Braves announced five roster moves, including Mike Yastrzemski‘s placement on the 10-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation.  Atlanta also optioned right-hander James Karinchak to Triple-A Gwinnett, while calling up right-hander Owen Murphy and outfielder Brewer Hicklen to fill the two open spots on the active roster.  Jose Azocar was also outrighted off the 40-man roster and assigned to Gwinnett, as the outfielder has cleared waive…