
Braves Place Martín Pérez on IL with Back Inflammation Ahead of Postseason
The Atlanta Braves placed left-hander Martín Pérez on the 15-day injured list on September 24, 2026, due to lower back inflammation. The move, reported by Jesús Cano of The Athletic and confirmed by manager Walt Weiss, prevents Pérez from participating in the Wild Card round and likely the NLDS. Pérez had just completed a 4 1/3-inning start against Houston without visible signs of distress. The Braves called up Elieser Hernández as the corresponding move. While the regular season is effectively over, the injury complicates the team's pitching depth for the postseason, forcing them to rely on Grant Holmes, JR Ritchie, and AJ Smith-Shawver if they advance beyond the Wild Card series.













