Braves' pitching depth tested as López goes on IL and Strider remains out

The Braves added Lane Thomas in a trade with Kansas City, but pitching depth is under pressure after Reynaldo López landed on the 15-day IL with left knee inflammation. JR Ritchie was recalled to start, and Martín Pérez delivered a solid effort in López’s absence, while López’s MRI results are awaited. Spencer Strider remains sidelined for the season, increasing urgency to add a starter at the trade deadline (with Casey Mize or Freddy Peralta among connected names). On offense, Ha-Seong Kim has completed rehab and will be activated, but Jim Jarvis has taken the bulk of shortstop duties for now, leaving Kim in a backup role as the club weighs further moves.