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Pérez headed to IL with back inflammation as Braves face rotation crisis before postseason

The Braves will place left-hander Martín Pérez on the 15-day injured list with lower back inflammation ahead of the playoffs.

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Braves place pitcher Martín Pérez on 15-day IL, sidelining him until NLDS

Atlanta likely won't need the veteran starter in the wild-card playoff round, but pitching depth will become an issue as the postseason progresses.

Yahoo Sports — MLB · 1h ago