Atlanta Braves place Reynaldo López on injured list, recall JR Ritchie

The Atlanta Braves placed right‑hander Reynaldo López on the 15‑day injured list after he experienced left‑knee inflammation during his warm‑up routine before a scheduled start against the Washington Nationals. Manager Walt Weiss confirmed the move, which was back‑dated to July 30.

To fill the vacancy, the Braves recalled rookie right‑hander JR Ritchie from Triple‑A Gwinnett. Ritchie, a 2022 first‑round draft pick, has a 1‑2 record with a 4.50 ERA in 13 appearances (seven starts) this season and is slated to start the series‑finale against the Nationals. The Braves entered the game with an 8‑3 win and a three‑game series lead.

The roster change adds urgency to Atlanta’s search for additional starting‑rotation help before the upcoming trade deadline.