Robert Suarez activated from IL by Braves
Atlanta's bullpen gets a boost as closer Robert Suarez returns from the injured list ahead of the postseason stretch.
The Atlanta Braves have activated reliever Robert Suarez from the injured list. The move is timed to bolster the bullpen as the team pushes toward the playoffs. Suarez had been sidelined but is now cleared to return to action. His return adds a key late-inning arm to Atlanta's pitching staff.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. out of Braves lineup with left shin discomfort
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Ronald Acuña Jr. exits Braves game with left shin contusion, X-rays negative
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Robert Suarez set to be activated Wednesday as Braves ramp up for playoffs
Per MLB.com's Mark Bowman, the Braves are set to activate reliever Robert Suarez from the injured list Wednesday, with Atlanta sitting at 92-65 atop the NL East.
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