Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo López will miss most of this season due to a clean-up procedure on his right shoulder he had today in Los Angeles. The good news is that there was no structural damage, based on an update given by Braves manager Brian Snitker to reporters prior to today’s game.
He will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks, which means a return prior to August is unlikely.
Reynaldo Lopez’s arthroscopic surgery today turned out to be a cleanup. No structural damage. He’ll be shut down until he’s re-evaluated in July. Braves haven’t closed the door on the chance he could pitch again late this season. But timeline keeps his return questionable at best
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) April 8, 2025
López, who was a Braves free agent signing prior to the 2024 season, had a stand-out season last year after joining the rotation. He made 25 starts for the Braves, posting 3.5 fWAR, with a 1.99 ERA, striking out more than 27-percent of the batters he faced.
The Braves re-worked his contract this prior offseason and can keep him with the organization via a team option through the 2027 season.
Prior to last season, López had not started more than nine games in the big leagues since 2019. He was expected to slot in the fourth spot in the Braves rotation this season after the return of Spencer Strider.
