Martín Pérez Placed on 15-Day Injured List Due to Back Inflammation

The Atlanta Braves announced that left-hander Martín Pérez was placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to September 21, due to inflammation in his lower back. In a corresponding move, the club called up right-hander Elieser Hernández and recalled Hurston Waldrep. The injury delivers unfortunate timing as the postseason approaches, though skipper Walt Weiss noted things are mapped out. Pérez finishes his regular season having manufactured a 3.04 ERA with 102 strikeouts across 30 games.