Martín Pérez Exits Game After Taking Forearm Shot from Comebacker

Martín Pérez’s struggles with comebackers continued in unfortunate fashion during his start against the Mets. After previously taking a hit to the leg on June 24, which seemed to linger throughout his outings, this time it was a comebacker that struck his forearm in the fifth inning, forcing him to leave the game. The incident came at a pivotal moment and left an air of uncertainty hanging over the Braves’ pitching staff.

Before the injury, Pérez had begun to find his rhythm on the mound after initially struggling against the Mets, having surrendered five runs—four earned—over 4.1 innings. As noted by MLB.com beat writer Mark Bowman, Pérez was beginning to settle into his game, making the early exit all the more disheartening.

This season marked a significant turning point for Pérez, who expressed earlier that he felt the healthiest he had been since the start of the 2023 campaign. Having battled through various challenges, this setback could potentially derail the progress he has made. The Braves, already facing their share of injury woes, are holding their breath for positive news regarding Pérez’s condition, knowing that losing him would be a considerable blow to their rotation.

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