Braves injury woes get worse right as things started to improve

The Atlanta Braves had not one, but two key players leave with injuries during Wednesday night’s game against the Miami Marlins.

The Atlanta Braves are coming off of a series win over the rival New York Mets, and defeated the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night to open up their three-game set. On Wednesday, the Braves got off to a spectacular start after taking an 8-2 lead coming out of the top of the third inning. But in the bottom of the frame, the injury bug began biting Atlanta.

After giving up a double to Yuli Gurriel, an RBI double by Luis Arraez and a single by Jesus Sanchez, Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright was visited on the mound by manager Brian Snitker, pitching coach Rick Kranitz and a member of the Braves training staff. After a discussion, Wright was removed from the game.

The injury woes only continued in the top of the sixth inning, as outfielder Michael Harris II left the game with an apparent leg injury when running through first base. Harris was able to walk off the field under his own power. He was replaced in the lineup by Sam Hilliard.

Braves: Kyle Wright, Michael Harris II exit vs. Marlins due to injuries

The team provided an update on Wright, saying that he left due to right shoulder soreness. This is concerning, considering he missed the opening to this season due to inflammation of his throwing shoulder.

Later on, the Braves announced that they had removed Harris “as a precaution after jamming his right knee.”

Harris did hit the injured list earlier in the year after suffering a lower back strain when attempting to steal second base in the team’s game against the San Diego Padres on Apr. 7.

Wright recorded three strikeouts and one walk while allowing three earned runs on six hits in two innings of work prior to the injury. He now holds a 5.79 ERA on the year.

As for Harris, he went 2-for-4 at the plate, where he knocked in two runs on a home run in the top of the second inning.

We will continue to keep you updated on the status’ of Wright and Harris once more details are provided by the team.