On Thursday, the Atlanta Braves will open up a series with the Washington Nationals at Truist Park.
They will look to rebound after losing two out of three games to the New York Mets at Citi Field.
Braves Announce Injury News To Recent 1st-Round Pick
GettyManager Walt Weiss of the Atlanta Braves calls for a pitching change during the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres at Truist Park on July 20, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Tate Southisene has been having a fantastic season in the Minor Leagues.
The 19-year-old was recently called up to Double-A.
MLB Pipeline wrote (on July 26): “Tate Southisene is moving up again … and on his way to Double-A, @JonathanMayo confirms. The #Braves’ No. 3 prospect (MLB No. 94) is hitting .279/.408/.469 across two levels and is tied for eighth in the Minors with 45 steals.”
That said, it’s now been announced that Southisene has been placed on the injured list.
MLB.com wrote (on July 29): “Columbus Clingstones placed SS Tate Southisene on the 7-day injured list.”
Southisene was picked in the 1st round of the 2025 MLB Draft.
Social Media Reacts
Here’s what people were saying:
Bill Shanks (July 28): “Atlanta Braves prospect Tate Southisene, just promoted to AA Columbus, was hit in the wrist tonight in the game against the Trash Pandas. They are sending him for X-Rays. Let’s hope for the best.”
Jack Patterson (July 29): “Braves #3 Prospect Tate Southisene heading to the IL after the hit by pitch last night.”
@BigPoppaPanda (July 29): “INF Tate Southisene, @Braves #3 prospect, had two at-bats in his AA debut last night: AB 1: Drilled Braves MILB Pitching Coordinator Wes McGuire in the head on a foul ball into the dugout. AB 2: Hit by a pitch on right wrist. Had to leave the game and is now on the IL. Brutal.”
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