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Braves News: Atlanta Signs Whit Merrifield, Michael Harris II Injury Update, More
I think it is fair to suggest Monday was better than Sunday.
But it still was not too good of a day.
The Braves offense went back into hibernation as Reynaldo Lopez had one of his worst starts of the season in a 4-1 loss to the Reds. Atlanta has now lost three straight games as they are struggling out of the game in the second half of the season.
Of course, the biggest news of the day happened this morning when it was announced that Atlanta signed veteran utility man Whit Merrifield to a major league contract. The goal for Merrifield will be to serve as a versatile bench piece for the Braves. He will likely be the back up option to Nacho Alvarez Jr., who made his MLB debut on Monday. Unfortunately, Merrifield had a bit of a scare after injuring his finger before the game on Monday. He should be good to go showed no fracture.
Braves News
Michael Harris II is remaining active working his way back from his hamstring injury. However, at this time, there is still no timetable for his return:
#Braves CF Michael Harris II continues to run but has not graduated to a full sprint yet.
He told me the left hamstring feels good and he’s just trusting the process and team’s timing to ramp back up. Obviously, wants to avoid any and all potential setbacks.
— Grant McAuley (@grantmcauley) July 22, 2024
In a bit more positive news, Austin Riley left the game on Monday due to his wife going into labor. Nothing but the best to the Rileys and the new arrival.
As mentioned over the past 24 hours and now more than official, to make room for Alvarez and Merrifield, the Braves optioned Eli White to AAA, placed Albies on the 10-day injured list, and designated Forrest Wall for assignment.
The Battery Power Mid-Season Top 30 countdown has arrived, with the honorable mentions and prospects ranked 25-30 available to enjoy.
Stephen Tolbert looks at the Braves pursuit of outfield help at the trade deadline.
Atlanta has now signed 19 of the 20 members of its 2024 draft class.
The Braves unveiled the official logo for the 2025 All-Star game.
MLB News
It appears that both the Cubs and Rays could be a few other teams that will look to sell at this year’s trade deadline based on how the next week goes.
MLB.com looks at a trade candidate at each position that could make sense for several buyers looking to add to their rosters.
The Dodgers designated starter James Paxton for assignment.
Francisco Lindor hit two home runs in the Mets win over the Marlins.
Tarik Skulbal pitched well for the Tigers as trade rumors continue to grow around him.
ATLANTA – A Southwest Airlines flight traveling from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale was diverted to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Friday night following a reported security threat that resulted in a passenger being removed from the plane by police.
Southwest flight diverts to Atlanta
What we know:
Southwest Airlines Flight 2094 landed safely in Atlanta at approximately 9:06 p.m. after diverting from its original path to Florida. According to a statement from Southwest Airlines, the aircraft was diverted to respond to a “possible security matter.”
The airline confirmed that a specific passenger was removed from the flight by the Atlanta Police Department.
What they’re saying:
Southwest Airlines emphasized their commitment to safety following the disruption.
“Southwest Airlines Flight 2094 landed safely at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Friday evening after diverting to respond to a possible security matter,” a Southwest spokesperson said. “We appreciate the professionalism of our Flight Crew and apologize to our Customers for the delay. Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of its Customers and Employees.”
What we don’t know:
It remains unclear exactly what the “passenger in question” did or said to trigger the security response.
Officials have not confirmed if any dangerous items were actually found on the aircraft.
Additionally, the current status of the detained passenger and whether they face charges has not yet been released by the Atlanta Police Department.
The Source: Information provided by Southwest Airlines, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Communications Division, and FlightAware.com.
Atlanta police and public works crews have begun closing a prominent homeless encampment near Grady Memorial Hospital as part of a multi-year “Downtown Rising” initiative to transition residents into permanent housing.
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