Atlanta manager Brian Snitker indicated Tuesday that Albies (toe) won't require surgery but could be sidelined 2-to-3 weeks, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Bummer (1-1) was credited with the win Monday against the Astros, giving up one hit in a scoreless two-thirds of an inning.
#4 PROS
Owen Murphy: Impressive start to season
Apr 16th
Murphy has posted a 0.75 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 16:4 K:BB through two starts and 12 innings for High-A Rome to begin the season.
#1 C
Sean Murphy: Still not swinging bat
Apr 16th
Murphy (oblique) has started light throwing but has yet to be cleared to run or swing a bat, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
#1 BP
A.J. Minter: Picks up win Sunday
Apr 15th
Minter (2-1) struck out the side in a perfect eighth inning Sunday to record the win over the Marlins.
#1 DH
Marcell Ozuna: Stays hot against Miami
Apr 14th
Ozuna went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run, a double and four RBI in Sunday's 9-7 win over the Marlins.
#1 CL
Raisel Iglesias: Secures third save
Apr 14th
Iglesias pitched a perfect inning Sunday, striking out a batter on his way to a save in a 9-7 win over the Marlins.
#7 P
Charlie Morton: Struggles against Marlins
Apr 14th
Morton pitched 5.2 innings Sunday, allowing six runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out eight batters in a 9-7 win over Miami. He did not factor into the decision.
#2 C
Travis d'Arnaud: Gets rest Sunday
Apr 14th
D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
#1 P
Chris Sale: Goes seven innings in loss
Apr 13th
Sale (1-1) absorbed the loss Saturday in Miami, allowing five runs on six hits and three walks over seven innings. He notched seven strikeouts.
Lopez (1-0) picked up the win in Tuesday's 6-5 victory over the Mets, allowing three hits and three walks over six scoreless innings while striking out six.
#3 PROS
JR Ritchie: Lands on 60-day IL
Apr 9th
Single-A Augusta placed Ritchie (elbow) on its 60-day injured list March 26.
#10 PROS
Jhancarlos Lara: Out with oblique injury
Apr 9th
Lara has been held back in extended spring training to begin the minor-league season as he recovers from an oblique strain, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
#1 1B
Matt Olson: Swats third homer
Apr 8th
Olson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks.
#8 BP
Joe Jimenez: Grabs second hold
Apr 8th
Jimenez struck out two over 1.2 perfect innings Sunday to record his second hold of the season in a win over the Diamondbacks.
#1 3B
Austin Riley: Salvages day with late homer
Apr 7th
Riley went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks.
#1 BP
Pierce Johnson: Lands rare save
Apr 7th
Johnson picked up the save Sunday, giving up one hit and no walks with no strikeouts over a scoreless inning against Arizona.
Whitley was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land by the Astros on Tuesday.
#3 P
Spencer Arrighetti: Optioned to Triple-A
Apr 16th
Arrighetti was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land by the Astros on Tuesday.
#1 CL
Josh Hader: Crumbles in ninth
Apr 15th
Hader yielded four runs on four hits and a walk in Monday's loss to Atlanta. He recorded one out via strikeout.
#2 P
Justin Verlander: Aiming for weekend return
Apr 15th
Verlander (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, and if all goes well, he's expected to be reinstated from the 15-day injured list to make his first start of the season this weekend in Washington, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Tucker went 2-for-3 with two walks, two doubles, a run scored and three RBI in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Rangers.
#6 P
Ronel Blanco: Third straight quality start
Apr 14th
Blanco came away with a no-decision in Friday's 9-2 win over the Rangers, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out five.
#5 BP
Shawn Dubin: Activated Saturday
Apr 13th
Dubin (forearm) was activated from the 15-day injured list Saturday.
#9 P
J.P. France: Hammered by Rangers
Apr 12th
France (0-2) allowed eight runs on eight hits and four walks over four innings Friday, striking out three and taking a loss against Texas.
#2 2B
Mauricio Dubon: Playing time ticking up
Apr 11th
Dubon went 2-for-4 with an RBI on Thursday against the Royals.
#1 C
Yainer Diaz: Homers in loss
Apr 11th
Diaz went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 13-3 loss to the Royals.
#2 P
Hunter Brown: Brutal day in Kansas City
Apr 11th
Brown (0-2) took the loss against the Royals on Thursday, allowing nine runs on 11 hits and a walk in just two-thirds of an inning.
#1 DH
Yordan Alvarez: Four hits versus Kansas City
Apr 9th
Alvarez went 4-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Royals.
#2 C
Victor Caratini: Drills first home run
Apr 8th
Caratini went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Rangers.
#1 SS
Jeremy Pena: Swipes first bag
Apr 8th
Pena went 1-for-4 with a stolen base Sunday against the Rangers.