Martin Perez has been placed on the injured list by the Atlanta Braves with a forearm injury. The left-hander is sidelined at a time when Atlanta has been one of the stronger teams in the National League East.
Perez, who turns 35 in April, has been a reliable presence in the Braves' rotation this season. In 18 appearances, including 14 starts, he posted a 6-6 record with a 3.54 ERA over 81.1 innings pitched, striking out 62 batters while walking 32 and carrying a 1.19 WHIP.
Atlanta enters this stretch holding first place in the NL East with a 52-37 record, sitting atop the division. The Braves' current roster carries 13 pitchers, and the club will need to address the rotation depth with Perez unavailable. Atlanta has dropped its last two games heading into this period.