Braves place RHP Reynaldo Lopez on IR

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The Atlanta Braves placed All-Star right-hander Reynaldo Lopez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right shoulder inflammation.

Lopez was removed from Tuesday's 12-0 win over the host Washington Nationals after just one inning. He threw 25 pitches, including 16 strikes, but his fastball velocity was slightly lower than average.

Lopez, 30, has an 8-5 record this season, his