Braves News: Kyle Wright begins rehabbing, Braves travel to San Francisco, more

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright finally made his first rehab start on Thursday night after suffering a shoulder injury that sidelined him in the beginning of May. He began his rehab assignment with the High-A Rome Braves. He tossed three shutout innings and fanned four. His pitch count got up to 26.

It has been a long recovery for Wright, who got a cortisone shot before Spring Training. His shoulder soreness still continued, allowing him to start just five games this season for the Braves. He has tossed 18.2 innings and owns a 5.79 ERA.

The 27-year-old will get a few more starts down on the farm before being recalled to Atlanta, barring additional soreness in his shoulder.

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MLB News:

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg plans to retire after suffering frequent injuries. Strasburg was the 2019 World Series MVP.

The Cincinnati Reds have placed first baseman Joey Votto on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder injury. In a corresponding move, the club recalled Nick Senzel from Triple-A Louisville.

Washington Nationals outfielder Stone Garrett has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured fibula. Surgery is still an option.

The Los Angeles Angels pitching staff took a huge blow after Shohei Ohtani tore his UCL. He plans to continue hitting but will not pitch again this season. The club also placed Mike Trout back on the injured list.