ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 6: Reynaldo Lopez #40 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the first inning against the New York Mets at Truist Park on July 6, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) GettyST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JULY 11: Reynaldo Lpez #40 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on July 11, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images) GettyWASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 21: Starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez #40 of the Atlanta Braves heads to the dugout after being pulled in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 121, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) GettyThe Atlanta Braves are rolling right now and currently hold an 8.0-game lead in the National League after catching fire after the All-Star break.Atlanta has won 11 of its last 16 games, including three straight against the Washington Nationals.The Braves-Nationals series will conclude on Sunday afternoon. Before the Braves game on Saturday, the news broke that Reynaldo Lpez was scratched from his scheduled start due to a knee issue. Martin Perez filled in for Lpez and actually turned in a solid start.However, after the Braves 8-3 win over Washington on Saturday, Braves manager Walt Weiss provided a concerning update on Lpez.More MLB on Heavy: Atlanta Braves Receive Devastating News on Trade Target Tarik SkubalReynaldo Lpez Likely Headed to ILGettyST LOUIS, MISSOURI JULY 11: Reynaldo Lpez #40 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on July 11, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images)Per manager Walt Weiss, Reynaldo Lpez will likely require an Injured List stint for this knee issue.@MrChadBishop reports (by writing): Reynaldo Lpez likely headed to the IL, manager Walt Weiss says. Lpez will have an MRI on his left knee which he injured before Saturdays start. With the MLB trade deadline just two days away, the urgency for the Atlanta Braves to make a meaningful move to acquire a starting pitcher increases. Especially with the breaking news Saturday night that Tarik Skubal has been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Atlanta is enjoying such a good season, and upper management (front office) cant spoil it.More MLB on Heavy: Atlanta Braves Face Major Ha-Seong Kim Decision Before MLB Trade DeadlineMore on Reynaldo Lopezs 2026 CampaignGettyWASHINGTON, DC APRIL 21: Starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez #40 of the Atlanta Braves heads to the dugout after being pulled in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 121, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)After barely pitching for the Braves in 2025 (less than 10 innings) due to a severe injury, you hate to see a knee issue like this pop up, as it could be a potential sign of a long-term IL stint, which may put the rest of Lopezs 2o26 campaign in jeopardy.Bouncing between the starting rotation and bullpen, Reynaldo Lopez has been a solid pitcher for the Braves this season.Hes boasted an ERA of 3.64 over 11 starts and 71.2 total innings pitched. He has 66 strikeouts and a WHIP of 1.340.The Braves will be hoping for the best as they await MRI results.More MLB on Heavy: New York Yankees Announce Roster News During Cubs SeriesLike HEAVY's content?Be sure to follow us.This article was originally published on HEAVYThe post Atlanta Braves Manager Announced Reynaldo Lpez Update After Nationals Game appeared first on HEAVY.