Braves manager Brian Snitker said Tuesday that there are no "long-term concerns" about Dansby Swanson's left hand. Swanson had to sit out of the Braves' National League Division Series loss to the Dodgers after suffering ligament damage in his left hand in the final week of the regular season. [...] (více...)

Braves manager Brian Snitker said Tuesday there are no "long-term concerns" about Dansby Swanson's left hand. Swanson had to sit out of the Braves' National League Division Series loss to the Dodgers after suffering ligament damage in his left hand in the final week of the regular season. [...] (více...)

Dansby Swanson's hope of making a quick recovery and being available for the NLDS essentially died on Saturday, when he continued to feel discomfort while taking a dry swing. He made the trip to Los Angeles and will be with his teammates throughout this best-of-five series, but he is now just hoping to be available if the Braves advance to the NLCS. (více...)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson and Dodgers starter Ross Stripling were left off their respective NLDS rosters. (více...)

Swanson (hand) is not on Atlanta's 25-man roster for the NLDS against the Dodgers.

As expected, Swanson remains sidelined with a partially torn ligament in his left hand that he suffered Sept. 25 versus the Mets. It comes as no surprise that he was withheld from this round of play since manager Brian Snitker acknowledged Tuesday that Swanson was "doubtful" to return in time to play this series. Since rosters are flexible following each round of the postseason, Swanson could return for the NLCS should the Braves advance.

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