Headlines

  • Out Of Options 2021
  • Royals, Hunter Dozier Agree To Four-Year Extension
  • Giants, Scott Kazmir Agree To Minor League Deal
  • Kelvin Herrera Announces Retirement
  • Braves Extend Brian Snitker
  • Yankees Sign Justin Wilson
  • Previous
  • Next
Register
Login
  • Hoops Rumors
  • Pro Football Rumors
  • Pro Hockey Rumors

MLB Trade Rumors

  • Home
  • Teams
    • AL East
      • Baltimore Orioles
      • Boston Red Sox
      • New York Yankees
      • Tampa Bay Rays
      • Toronto Blue Jays
    • AL Central
      • Chicago White Sox
      • Cleveland Indians
      • Detroit Tigers
      • Kansas City Royals
      • Minnesota Twins
    • AL West
      • Houston Astros
      • Los Angeles Angels
      • Oakland Athletics
      • Seattle Mariners
      • Texas Rangers
    • NL East
      • Atlanta Braves
      • Miami Marlins
      • New York Mets
      • Philadelphia Phillies
      • Washington Nationals
    • NL Central
      • Chicago Cubs
      • Cincinnati Reds
      • Milwaukee Brewers
      • Pittsburgh Pirates
      • St. Louis Cardinals
    • NL West
      • Arizona Diamondbacks
      • Colorado Rockies
      • Los Angeles Dodgers
      • San Diego Padres
      • San Francisco Giants
  • About
    • MLB Trade Rumors
    • Tim Dierkes
    • Writing team
    • Advertise
    • Archives
  • Contact
  • Tools
    • 2020-21 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
    • 2020-21 MLB Free Agent Tracker
    • 2020-21 MLB Free Agent List
    • 2021-22 MLB Free Agent List
    • Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2021
    • 2021 MLB Arbitration Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Agency Database
    • Last 100 Comments
  • NBA/NFL/NHL
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors
  • App
  • Chats
Go To Pro Hockey Rumors
Go To Hoops Rumors

Latest On Ender Inciarte

By Jeff Todd | September 18, 2019 at 11:31am CDT

The Braves are hopeful that outfielder Ender Inciarte will be ready for activation early next week, manager Brian Snitker tells reporters including MLB.com’s Mark Bowman. Inciarte is working to recover from a hamstring strain.

When the injury initially occurred one month ago, it was estimated at a four to six week recovery timeframe. Inciarte is already hitting and running, so it seems he’s at the early end of the spectrum.

That’s great news for the Atlanta organization, particularly since the organization just lost two top reserve players to injury. Optimally, Inciarte would get at least a decent run of live action at the tail end of the regular season to ramp up for the playoffs.

Trouble is, there’s only a brief window left. And the Braves must balance the desire to get the outfielder reps — and assess his readiness to contribute — with the need to avoid further injury. As Snitker puts it, “reports are good” on Inciarte’s progress as he ramps up, “but what he does in drills is a lot different than taxing it and playing in games.”

No matter what happens with Inciarte, the Braves are well covered in the outfield. In addition to star Ronald Acuna, the club has welcomed back Nick Markakis from his own lengthy rehab stint and added speed-and-glove switch-hitter Billy Hamilton. With lefty bench bat Matt Joyce also in the mix for a postseason roster spot, along with right-handed hitters Adam Duvall and Austin Riley, it’ll be interesting to see how the outfield logjam is resolved if Inciarte is able to get back and show he’s healthy.

Share 0 Retweet 1 Send via email0

Atlanta Braves Ender Inciarte

Cubs Place Addison Russell On Concussion IL
Main
Jakob Junis Shut Down For Remainder Of 2019
19 comments
newest oldest

Comments

  1. Idosteroids

    1 year ago

    Inciarte coming back is a good problem to have,

    3 Like
    Reply
  2. bhambrave

    1 year ago

    I wouldn’t say there’s a logjam, exactly. Most of these players other than Acuna and maybe Markakis are best suited for platoon roles or late inning defensive replacement.

    Like
    Reply
    • Idosteroids

      1 year ago

      NM looks great after coming back off the IL. batting a nifty .444

      1 Like
      Reply
  3. Braves29

    1 year ago

    I think Riley will be the back up 3rd and 1st basemen plus in the outfield

    Like
    Reply
    • Stanley

      1 year ago

      Riley is a starter

      1 Like
      Reply
      • Braveslifer

        1 year ago

        …in 2020!

        Like
        Reply
        • letsplay2

          1 year ago

          If he becomes more consistent, then maybe.

          Like
          Reply
      • Braves29

        1 year ago

        Against lefty’s he is against righties is Kakes and Joyce

        1 Like
        Reply
    • krillin89

      1 year ago

      Right now, Riley can’t handle top tier pitching like he will see in the playoffs. He can’t seem to hit a slider, and pitchers have figured that out

      3 Like
      Reply
      • tbones3141

        1 year ago

        What I dont understand is when he knew the fastball was coming he was all over it. So, it may not last long…but he should just sit up there waiting only for sliders and be ready for them and just let FBs pass. At least he would know what’s coming until they recorrect. I dunno but he looks really bad and very much shows us that Donaldson needs to be here.

        Like
        Reply
        • Banesays

          1 year ago

          False. Every ball player will always tell you, sit fastball and adjust to everything else. Doing the opposite just makes you worse.

          3 Like
          Reply
        • stan lee the manly

          1 year ago

          Long term that is correct. But if you are trying for instant, short-term, difference-making success, this strategy would absolutely work. He would be better off for the playoffs looking slider every pitch with how often he’s going to be seeing them.

          Like
          Reply
        • Banesays

          1 year ago

          Or he could learn to lay off every slider he sees and be ready to blast the fastball.

          Like
          Reply
        • black69

          1 year ago

          Yea, and that gets so much easier with playoff caliber pitching.

          Like
          Reply
  4. todd76

    1 year ago

    Make your online wagers now. Braves going to be World Series Champions in 2019!

    3 Like
    Reply
  5. chippahawk

    1 year ago

    Inciarte, please go to talk to Kakes and have him show you how to hit right off the IL at this time of the year.

    Like
    Reply
  6. bobby cox

    1 year ago

    We could use Ender, Riley is an out vs elite pitching and Duval is either red hot or not much. Issue is how can you carry ender and billy Hamilton for playoffs

    Like
    Reply
  7. crazylarry

    1 year ago

    Inciarte back in time to start 1 playoff game and go 1/7 as the Braves masters of the sweep get swept out of the playoffs once again.

    Like
    Reply
    • black69

      1 year ago

      When was the last time they were swept out of the playoffs?

      Asking since you said once again.

      Like
      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Please login to leave a reply.
Log in Register

ad: 300x250_1_MLB

    Top Stories

    Out Of Options 2021

    Royals, Hunter Dozier Agree To Four-Year Extension

    Giants, Scott Kazmir Agree To Minor League Deal

    Kelvin Herrera Announces Retirement

    Braves Extend Brian Snitker

    Yankees Sign Justin Wilson

    Braves Sign Jake Lamb

    Athletics Sign Mitch Moreland

    Yankees Re-Sign Brett Gardner

    Giants To Sign Jake McGee

    Recent

    MLBTR Live Chat

    Cubs Designate Duane Underwood Jr. For Assignment

    Latest On Jake Odorizzi

    Out Of Options 2021

    Additional Details On Allegations Against Mickey Callaway Emerge

    Phillies Likely Done Spending For Now

    Quick Hits: Springer, Conforto, Straw, Greinke

    Checking In On Last Season’s Worst Bullpens

    MLBTR Poll: How Good Are The Padres?

    Minor MLB Transactions: 3/1/21

    Latest Rumors & News

    Latest Rumors & News

    • Kris Bryant Rumors
    • Jackie Bradley Jr. Rumors
    • Jake Odorizzi Rumors
    • Taijuan Walker Rumors
    Trade Rumors App for iOS and Android

    MLBTR Features

    MLBTR Features

    • Go Ad-Free
    • How To Set Up Notifications For Breaking News
    • 2020-21 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
    • 2020-21 MLB Free Agent Tracker
    • 2020-21 MLB Free Agent List
    • 2021-22 MLB Free Agent List
    • Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2021
    • 2021 MLB Arbitration Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Agency Database
    • MLBTR On Twitter
    • MLBTR On Facebook
    • Team Facebook Pages
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors

    Rumors By Team

    • Angels Rumors
    • Astros Rumors
    • Athletics Rumors
    • Blue Jays Rumors
    • Braves Rumors
    • Brewers Rumors
    • Cardinals Rumors
    • Cubs Rumors
    • Diamondbacks Rumors
    • Dodgers Rumors
    • Giants Rumors
    • Indians Rumors
    • Mariners Rumors
    • Marlins Rumors
    • Mets Rumors
    • Nationals Rumors
    • Orioles Rumors
    • Padres Rumors
    • Phillies Rumors
    • Pirates Rumors
    • Rangers Rumors
    • Rays Rumors
    • Red Sox Rumors
    • Reds Rumors
    • Rockies Rumors
    • Royals Rumors
    • Tigers Rumors
    • Twins Rumors
    • White Sox Rumors
    • Yankees Rumors

    ad: 160x600_MLB

    Navigation

    • Sitemap
    • Archives
    • Feeds by Team

    MLBTR INFO

    • Advertise
    • About
    • Commenting Policy
    • Privacy Policy

    Connect

    • Contact Us
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • RSS Feed

    MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball, MLB or MLB.com

    hide arrowsFOX Sports Engage Network scroll to top
    Close

    Desktop Version | Switch To Mobile Version