Danny Young placed on IL - Danny Young News

Young signed a one-year, split contract with Atlanta back in December. He will miss at least the first couple weeks of the season.

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Daysbel Hernandez (shoulder) placed on IL - Daysbel Hernandez News

Hernandez closed last season on the injured list with shoulder inflammation. He'll remain sidelined to begin this year.

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AJ Smith-Shawver (elbow) placed on 15-day IL - AJ Smith-Shawver News

Smith-Shawver underwent Tommy John surgery last June. He is finishing up his recovery early in the season. It is notable he was placed on the 15-day injured list and not the 60-day injured list.

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Sean Murphy (hip) placed on 10-day IL - Sean Murphy News

Murphy was able to resume batting practice earlier in March. He is targeting a return in May for Atlanta.

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Hurston Waldrep (elbow) placed on IL - Hurston Waldrep News

Waldrep underwent surgery back in February. He remains without a clear timetable to return, but the fact that he was placed on the 15-day injured list and not the 60-day injured list shows he could return sooner rather than later.

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Ha-Seong Kim (finger) placed on IL - Ha-Seong Kim News

Kim arrived at Braves camp as he continued to work his way back from a torn tendon in his middle finger. He will miss at least the first couple weeks of the season.

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Brett Wisely designated for assignment - Brett Wisely News

Wisely loses his spot on the Braves 40-man roster. He could remain in their organization if he clears waivers.

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Spencer Strider (oblique) placed on IL - Spencer Strider News

It was reported earlier this week that Strider would open the season on the injured list and now it is official. He remains without a clear timetable to return.

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