Second baseman Ozzie Albies activated by Atlanta Braves after missing 2 months with broken wrist
MIAMI (AP) — Second baseman Ozzie Albies was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday by the Atlanta Braves for the final 10 days of their playoff berth pursuit.
Albies had been sidelined since fracturing his left wrist in a July 21 loss to St. Louis. The three-time All-Star got hurt trying to catch a throw when Michael Siani stole second in the ninth inning. Siani slid into Albies as the infielder reached for the ball, bending back his glove hand at an awkward angle.
Albies was hitting .255 with eight home runs and 46 RBIs.
Second baseman Cavan Biggio was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Atlanta is trying to earn a playoff berth without reigning NL MVP Ronald Acuña Jr., who had a season-ending knee injury on May 26.
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