Braves scratch Reynaldo López, Martín Pérez starts against the Nationals

ATLANTA (AP) — Braves starter Reynaldo López will be placed on the injured list after he was scratched with left knee inflammation Saturday before his scheduled start against the Nationals, Braves manager Walt Weiss said.

The Braves made the announcement López was unable to pitch 35 minutes before the game. The right-hander was injured during his warm-up routine.