Braves look to break skid in game against the Red Sox
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TRAVIS D'ARNAUD
15 HR •
48 RBI •
.238 AVG
15 HR
48 RBI
.238 AVG
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Should be back by next weekend Atlanta expects d'Arnaud (lower leg) to be ready to rejoin the lineup for their four-game series with the Marlins that begins Friday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact Though d'Arnaud isn't available for Sunday's series finale with the Mets and was sporting a walking boot to protect his lower right leg, Atlanta apparently doesn't believe his injury is significant enough to require a trip to the injured list. Even so, manager Brian Snitker isn't preparing for d'Arnaud to be available in a depth capacity for at least a few days, so Atlanta called up Chadwick Tromp from Triple-A Gwinnett to provide a depth option behind William Contreras at catcher. Tromp will serve as Contreras' backup Sunday and in Atlanta's upcoming two-game series in Boston that begins Tuesday.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sports walking boot D'Arnaud (lower leg) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets and is wearing a protective walking boot, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 33-year-old had X-rays on his lower right leg come back negative after exiting Game 2 of Saturday's twin bill, and he's now sporting a protective boot. Atlanta's roster moves Sunday didn't include d'Arnaud going on the injured list, so he'll remain on the active roster for now. However, catcher Chadwick Tromp was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett, which indicates the veteran will be unavailable for at least a couple days.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
New York Mets host the Atlanta Braves Sunday
The New York Mets face the Atlanta Braves on SundayAUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with leg injury D'Arnaud underwent X-rays after injuring his lower right leg in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Impact The X-rays taken on d'Arnaud's injured leg came back negative, and according to the report he is considered day-to-day. As such, It remains to be seen if he will be in the lineup for Sunday's series finale.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores once in return D'Arnaud went 1-for-4 with a run scored in a 6-4 loss to the Mets on Thursday.
Impact The catcher missed one game with a stomach illness. D'Arnaud has gone 7-for-38 (.184) in his last 10 contests, though he hasn't produced an extra-base hit since July 6. He has a .251/.298/.431 slash line with 11 home runs, 40 RBI, 39 runs scored and 15 doubles in 70 games overall, though he'll likely continue to share catching duties with William Contreras.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoins lineup Thursday D'Arnaud (illness) is starting behind the plate and batting sixth Thursday against the Mets.
Impact The 33-year-old was held out of Wednesday's contest due to a stomach bug but is back in the lineup a day later. D'Arnaud is hitting .190 since the start of July and has been ceding playing time to Williams Contreras at catcher, even prior to Wednesday's absence.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Castellanos HR after overturned call, Phils beat Braves 3-1
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Out with stomach illness D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies due to a stomach bug, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Since William Contreras was behind the plate for all nine innings of Tuesday's 13-1 win, Atlanta was likely planning on resting him for the day game after a night game, but he'll have to catch a second straight contest with d'Arnaud feeling under the weather. With a .190 average since the beginning of July, d'Arnaud was already beginning to lose out on playing time to Contreras, and the bout with the stomach bug certainly won't help his case for re-establishing himself as Atlanta's clear-cut No. 1 backstop.
AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Tuesday D'Arnaud isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Phillies, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact The veteran catcher has gone 3-for-22 with a pair of RBI in six games after the All-Star break. William Contreras will gear up behind the plate for Tuesday's series opener.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Riley double in 9th lifts Braves over D-backs 1-0 for sweep
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Out of Saturday's lineup D'Arnaud is not in Saturday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.
Impact D'Arnaud is hitting .196 with zero home runs in 16 games this month. William Contreras gets the start behind the dish, hitting seventh.
JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Wednesday D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact D'Arnaud will be getting a breather for the matinee contest after he worked behind the plate in both of the first two games of the series. William Contreras will catch for starting pitcher Charlie Morton in the series finale.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Receives Sunday off D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Angels.
Impact The 33-year-old started the first two games of the second half and will receive a breather for Sunday's series finale. William Contreras will take over behind the plate for d'Arnaud and bat sixth.
JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Feeble much of night, Braves erupt for 8-1 win over Ohtani
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Heads to bench Sunday D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
Impact D'Arnaud and William Contreras will conclude the first half having alternated turns behind the plate over the past six games. Contreras will catch for the second time in the series while d'Arnaud sits after going 1-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Nationals.
JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Friday D'Arnaud is not in the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Nationals.
Impact D'Arnaud will get a breather Friday after he went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Thursday's victory. William Contreras will replace him behind the plate and bat seventh against Washington.
JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Idle for matinee game D'Arnaud is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Mets.
Impact D'Arnaud will get a day off Wednesday after he went 1-for-7 with a run scored in the first two contests of the series. William Contreras will take over behind the plate and bat fifth against the Mets.
JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Sunday D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
Impact D'Arnaud will take a seat for the second time in the series, getting some extra maintenance in a day game after a night game. With a .966 OPS since June 1, d'Arnaud still appears secure as Atlanta's preferred catcher, but William Contreras -- who gets the nod behind the plate Sunday -- has proven deserving of at least a part-time role and should continue to draw a handful of starts per week at catcher or designated hitter.
JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Friday D'Arnaud will be on the bench Friday against the Nationals.
Impact D'Arnaud is having a strong season at the plate. His 119 wRC+ ranks fifth among catchers with at least 200 plate appearances, while his 11 homers tie him for fifth among all backstops. Atlanta has gotten unexpected contributions from fellow catcher William Contreras, however, so d'Arnaud won't be asked to handle too heavy of a workload behind the plate.
JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Tuesday D'Arnaud is on the bench Tuesday versus St. Louis.
Impact This marks d'Arnaud's second omission from Atlanta's lineup in the last four games despite having hit .292 with a home run, four doubles and four RBI in his last 10. William Contreras is catching and batting seventh Tuesday.
JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Retreats to bench D'Arnaud isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Reds.
Impact D'Arnaud is getting a day off after he slashed .292/.346/.500 with a homer, two doubles, five runs, and two RBI over the last six games. William Contreras will start behind the plate and bat sixth.
JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Judge, Ronald Acuña Jr. elected MLB All-Star starters
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