López lands on IL with left knee inflammation
The Braves reliever is sidelined with left knee inflammation, with the IL stint backdated to July 30.
The Atlanta Braves officially placed RHP Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list due to left knee inflammation. The move was backdated to July 30, meaning he has already missed several days. López has been an important bullpen piece for Atlanta. His absence creates a gap in the Braves' relief corps.
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