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Braves News: Max Fried and Ozzie Albies out indefinitely, Nacho Alvarez debut, and more
Once again, the Braves experienced their struggles during an actual game on a Sunday, as they suffered a 6-2 loss to the Cardinals. The result was plenty significant as the Cardinals won two out of three games over the past two days, thus gaining a game in the standings on the Braves for the top NL Wild Card Spot.
Unfortunately, that was far from the worst news of the day. Early on Sunday, Dylan Dodd was recalled to Atlanta as Max Fried was placed on the injured list with left forearm neuritis. With the news being unexpected and the fact that Max Fried had missed the majority of his 2023 season with forearm issues, there was plenty of reason for immediate concern. However, while a specific recovery time is not known, the reaction from Fried and Brian Snitker seems positive, as an MRI revealed no structural damage and the Braves are hoping he can return to the mound soon.
As Sunday’s game was coming to an end, second baseman Ozzie Albies left in obvious pain due to injuring his wrist. It seemed pretty certain that the injury was significant, as Brian Sniter indicated after the game. The end result was a broken left wrist, with the hope that Albies can return in eight weeks.
Overall, this particular Sunday was pretty devastating for the Braves. While it does seem realistic we will see Fried and Albies again at some point this year, it is uncertain as of now how much they will be able to contribute over the home stretch of the season or how long injury concerns will linger. What is clear is that the Braves will have plenty of questions to answer in the coming days and weeks to fill big holes in their lineup and rotation. Furthermore, the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline just became a lot more interesting from a Braves perspective.
Braves News
One immediate move that Atlanta will reportedly make in response to the injury to Albies is promoting top positional prospect Nacho Alvarez to Atlanta. Alvarez has been highly impressive at the plate for weeks in Gwinnett, so the Braves are hoping he can provide an immediate spark to the lineup.
Atlanta will have to put all the negative news from Sunday in the rearview mirror as they welcome the Reds to town for a three game series. It will be a series the Braves need and should win, especially with Chris Sale and Reynaldo Lopez pitching.
Atlanta continued to make progress toward signing the entirety of its 2024 MLB draft class.
One impressive positive from Sunday was that 2023 Braves draft pick Drue Hacknenberg produced 16 strikeouts over seven innings for Double-A Mississippi.
For the AJC, Justin Toscano discussed Max Fried’s comments on his injury as Gabe Burns provided more details on Albies.
David Obrien of the Athletic highlighted Fried’s frustration that he will have to miss time, plus more on the injury to Albies and the arrival of Alvarez.
MLB News
Shohei Ohtani was at it again, hitting one of the longest home runs in the history of Dodger Stadium.
The Baseball Hall of Fame welcomed four new members on Sunday, including Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer.
Yordan Alvarez hit for the cycle in the Astros loss to the Mariners in a big AL West battle. For the Mariners, initial reports were positive on the injured ankle of Julio Rodríguez.
The Phillies beat the Pirates 6-0 while the Marlins beat the Mets on Sunday.
Both the Dodgers and the Orioles are pursuing Tigers ace Tarik Skubal in trade talks, as multiple reports are now suggesting the interest of both contenders.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is starting to ramp up his efforts to try and return from injury this season for the Dodgers.
The Mariners placed Ty France on waivers on Sunday.
White Sox starter Eric Fedde could be a trade target for the Cardinals.
Tyler Glasnow and Clayton Kershaw will return this week for the Dodgers.
The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that a major weekend construction project, set to fully shut down two miles of I-285, has been postponed due to inclement weather. Atlantans are relieved, with many looking forward to more freedom to travel this Mothers’ Day weekend. Kim Leoffler has the story.
ATLANTA – An Atlanta flight attendant and mother of eight is among 17,000 Spirit Airlines workers struggling to find a new “destination” after the carrier suddenly shut down.
Spirit Airlines Atlanta impact
What we know:
Spirit Airlines ended all operations on Saturday, grounding its entire fleet and ending employment for its 17,000-person workforce. Flight attendants and customers were stranded across the country, often forced to pay for their own travel home after the discount carrier ceased operations.
Kamille Carter, an Atlanta-based flight attendant of five years, said she received the termination email from the CEO at 3 a.m., despite earlier assurances from union representatives that the company was stable. The company immediately cut healthcare benefits and stopped payments for sick leave and vacation time for all staff members.
Unpaid wages and benefits
What we don’t know:
It is unclear if Carter and her fellow employees will ever receive their final paychecks or if there is any legal recourse for the lost benefits. The company has not specified if any transition assistance will be provided to workers, some of whom had been with the airline since it launched in 1994.
Employee reaction in Georgia
What they’re saying:
“This is a death because you have to mourn, you have to grieve, it’s a process,” Carter said of the sudden job loss. Despite the financial strain of supporting eight children, Carter is looking toward her passion for cooking as a potential new career. She noted that while being uncomfortable is difficult, it can “push you to your destiny.”
Finding help in Atlanta
What you can do:
Community members looking to support Carter and other local workers affected by the shutdown can find more information on the FOX 5 Atlanta website. The station is collecting resources for those navigating the sudden loss of income and healthcare.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from an interview conducted by FOX 5 reporter Eric Perry, who spoke directly with former flight attendant Kamille Carter in Atlanta. Previous FOX 5 Atlanta reporting was also used.
The search for missing 16-year-old Benjamin Braithwaite is over. Atlanta police announced just before midnight Thursday that he had been located, more than a week after he vanished from his Regency Trace home.
The department shared the update on social media but did not release additional details about where he was found or the circumstances surrounding his recovery.
Braithwaite had been missing since the night of April 27, when he was last seen around 9 p.m. at his home in Atlanta. His family said they had no contact with him during the entire time he was gone.
The disappearance of the KIPP Atlanta Collegiate High School sophomore and basketball team member had galvanized the Atlanta community. His family, teammates, Atlanta police officers and neighbors gathered at the school last week to raise awareness about his disappearance. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where his mother works, joined the search effort — asking the public to watch for him at MARTA stops and fast food restaurants.
A $10,000 reward had been offered for credible information leading to his safe return.
“Even small details matter. Your awareness could make the difference,” the airport wrote in an Instagram post earlier this week.
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