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Braves scratch Reynaldo López, Martín Pérez starts against the Nationals

Braves starter Reynaldo López was scratched with left knee inflammation Saturday against the Nationals
Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez celebrates during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez celebrates during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
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ATLANTA (AP) — Braves starter Reynaldo López was scratched with left knee inflammation Saturday against the Nationals. He will be replaced by Martín Pérez.

The Braves made the announcement 35 minutes before the game.

López (3-1, 3.79 ERA) is coming off a strong start in Baltimore on July 26, when he threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings in a game the Braves eventually won in 11 innings. López started the season in the rotation, was moved to the bullpen and made 13 appearances, and returned to the rotation on June 26, where he has made six starts.

Pérez, who was scheduled to start Sunday, is 6-6 with a 3.49 ERA. The left-hander has made 16 starts and four relief appearances.

The Braves have won the first two games of the four-game series against the Nationals.

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