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An MRI concludes that the Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson has a partially torn ligament in the left hand. He will remain in Atlanta for treatment during the remainder of the regular season, and will be re-evaluated before the playoffs of the National League Division, which begins Oct. 4.
Swanson came out in the second leg on Tuesday after stealing the Braves' 7-3 victory over the Mets. He had pain in his left hand unrelated to the wrist inflammation that was bothering him earlier in the season.
This wound was more on the top of his left hand than on his wrist. Swanson was placed on the list of disabled people in early May and rested his wrist for two weeks.
"He hit the bat and something did not feel right," said manager Brian Snitker. "That's why he's a little alarmed to me. He felt good, did not complain about anything.
The team wanted him to visit his doctors in Atlanta, including Dr. Gary Lourie, renowned hand specialist. Swanson has been slow to come out of New York because of the congestion of the region by the United Nations General Assembly.
Snitker thought Swanson would meet doctors during his media interview on Wednesday at around 5pm. It was not surprising that the team sent him home. They were not going to push him back for the last week of the season after securing a playoff spot.
"Often the player is checked and reassured, it's nothing serious," Snitker said. "It also relieves a lot of their worries. But that's your hand. It's a big problem in this game. We just have to wait and see.
He received an x-ray at Citi Field, but it did not bring clarity. It was also in the interest of all parties to see the doctors of the team. Swanson had been sore before and healed in a few days, said Snitker, referring to a thought of coach George Poulis.
The team announced that Swanson would not join the club on his road trip, preferring to stay in Atlanta for treatment while the Braves finish their regular season in New York and Philadelphia.
"It seems like it's just something to rest," Snitker said. "If you play, it's just one of those things you have to play. So, let's hope it's not something more than that.
Charlie Culberson, an extraordinary utility, will serve as a temporary stop. It's actually what Culberson sees as his natural position. And he is certainly no stranger to stopping the race after replacing Corey Seager in the playoffs of the 2017 Dodgers.
"Let's hope he's in a good mood," said Culberson of Swanson. "The whole team is targeting him. I hope that nothing is wrong and that we will get it back soon.
Swanson reduced by 0.238 / 0.304 / 0.395 with 25 doubles, 14 homers and 59 RBIs on 136 games. He was arguably the best defensive player in the Braves and could be a gold glove finalist.
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