But the big news was Reynaldo López hitting the injured list with a shoulder injury, which will shut him down for the next 12 weeks. López, a 2024 All-Star, will be a major loss for the Braves to deal with after Charlie Morton and Max Fried left in the offseason.

The 1-8 Atlanta Braves will be without one of their top starters for at least three months, and likely much longer. Reynaldo López underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery Tuesday and will not throw for 12 weeks,

Atlanta Braves right-hander Reynaldo López will be shut down for 12 weeks but remains in the team’s plans for this season after exploratory arthroscopic surgery on his inflamed right shoulder revealed no structural damage.