Jason Heyward back again for Braves

The Braves have Jason Heyward back again in their lineup, and a further injured outfielder could join him inside of a handful of days.

Heyward, that has been about the disabled list with inflammation in his proper shoulder given that May possibly 22, returned on Wednesday to begin in correct discipline versus the brand new York Mets. He mentioned prior to the video game he felt "awesome."

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"It's fantastic to be back round the family members yet again," Heyward mentioned.

Meanwhile, Nate McLouth could shortly join Heyward from the outfield. McLouth, recovering from a left oblique strain, took batting practice in advance of Wednesday night's video game and it is expected to start a rehab stint with Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.

Supervisor Fredi Gonzalez mentioned McLouth, that has been out given that May well 23, might will need only 3 or four games with Gwinnett.

"I'm going to produce a level of creating it no greater than a few," McLouth said.

With Martin Prado also out using a staph infection in his right calf, the Braves have remained near to the lead inside NL East inspite of lacking their 3 commencing outfielders.

1st baseman Freddie Freeman missed his 2nd straight commence Wednesday by using a gentle suitable oblique strain but said he no lengthier felt discomfort and expects to start out on Thursday.

Gonzalez stated he hopes the return of Heyward offers an offensive raise for the Braves, who have relied on powerful pitching.

"It means we're finding much healthier," Gonzalez stated. "There's a big presence in our lineup. Hopefully he normally takes off."

Heyward's robust 2010 rookie time, by which he was voted to start within the All-Star game, boosted expectations for this 12 months. He hit .277 with eighteen homers and 72 RBIs.

Bothered from the sore shoulder through almost all of Might, when he hit .098 in 17 video games, Heyward was hitting only .214 general with 7 homers and 14 RBIs when he went to the disabled checklist.