Braves recall Nacho Alvarez Jr., sign veteran Whit Merrifield following Albies' wrist injury

CORRECTS TO NINTH INNING NOT EIGHTH INNING - Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies holds his wrist after an injury in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta.

CORRECTS TO NINTH INNING NOT EIGHTH INNING - Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies holds his wrist after an injury in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)


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ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves made two moves to replace injured second baseman Ozzie Albies, recalling infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. from Triple-A Gwinnett and signing veteran Whit Merrifield. The Braves said after Sunday's 6-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals that Albies is expected to miss about eight weeks with a fractured left wrist. Albies was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday. The Braves optioned outfielder Eli White to Triple-A Gwinnett following Sunday's game. To make room on the 40-man roster for Merrifield, outfielder Forrest Wall was designated for assignment.

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