OCTOBER 12, 2021•MLB.COM
Burnes 'just not physically ready' for Game 4ATLANTA -- Shortly after Corbin Burnes led the Brewers to victory with six shutout innings in Game 1 of the National League Division Series...
Soler replaced on NLDS roster; Pache addedMajor League Baseball announced Wednesday that it has approved a roster substitution for the Atlanta Braves due to a positive COVID-19 test...
OCTOBER 12, 2021•MLB.COM
Cristian Pache - Added to NLDS rosterPache was added to Atlanta's NLDS roster Tuesday with Jorge Soler landing on the COVID-19 injured list.
ImpactEven though Pache was added to the roster, Guillermo Heredia is the one who replaces Soler in the Game 4 lineup. Pache will likely only be used as a defensive replacement unless a game goes deep into extra innings.
OCTOBER 12, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Jorge Soler - Bumped from NLDS rosterSoler tested positive for COVID-19 and has been replaced on the NLDS roster by Cristian Pache prior to Tuesday's Game 4 against the Brewers.
ImpactSoler had been a key cog for Atlanta since coming over at the trade deadline. Dansby Swanson replaces him in the leadoff spot while Guillermo Heredia gets the start in center field with Joc Pederson sliding over to right field.
OCTOBER 12, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Cain - Playing through pain TuesdayCain is starting in center field and batting eighth Tuesday in Game 4 of the NLDS against Atlanta despite the fact he is dealing with shooting pain from his neck down his left arm,...
ImpactHe almost made one of the best catches of his career in Game 3, when he tracked a ball into the right-center gap and caught it while running full speed into the outfield fence and stanchion before dropping the ball as he crashed to the ground. Cain needed a few minutes to get right before remaining in Monday's game and is getting treatment prior to Tuesday's game.
OCTOBER 12, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Stephen Vogt - Recovering from sports herniaVogt underwent sports hernia surgery recently and is expected to be ready for spring training, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
ImpactHe was recently designated for assignment but will remain in Atlanta's organization for now. Vogt provides valuable intangibles for any club, but he is unlikely to get much run in the majors anytime soon.
OCTOBER 12, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Corbin Burnes - Being saved for potential Game 5Burnes will not be available in relief Tuesday for Game 4 of the NLDS against Atlanta, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.
ImpactWhile Atlanta and the Dodgers are turning to Charlie Morton and Walker Buehler, respectively, on short rest, Milwaukee will opt to save Burnes for a potential Game 5 at home Thursday. The Brewers reportedly evaluated Burnes to see if he was ready to go for Game 4, but manager Craig Counsell said his ace was not ready to go on short rest.
OCTOBER 12, 2021•ROTOWIRE
