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Braves News: Atlanta lets one slip away in San Francisco, Ender Inciarte update and more

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Wednesday notes as the Braves’ road trip rolls on.

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Atlanta Braves News

Luke Jackson blows 9th inning lead as Braves fall to Giants, 4-3

The Atlanta Braves carried a 3-1 lead into the ninth inning of Tuesday’s game in San Francisco but the Giants struck for three runs against reliever Luke Jackson to pull out a 4-3 win. Julio Teheran continued his solid stretch allowing one run and lowering his May ERA to 0.86.

Ender Inciarte hasn’t resumed baseball activities

Brian Snitker provided an update on injured outfielder Ender Inciarte on Tuesday. Inciarte is currently rehabbing what was called a lumbar strain back in Atlanta. He has yet to resume baseball activities and the team has no plans to rush him back to action.

Freddie Freeman is baseball’s often overlooked star, and that’s fine by him

Here is a great profile by The Athletic’s David O’Brien on the greatness of Freddie Freeman and why he is often overlooked among baseball’s best player.

MLB News

Draft Prospect Carter Stewart To Sign With Japanese Team

Draft prospect Carter Stewart is making a bold choice and will sign a six-year contract with Japan’s Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the deal is worth more than $7 million and will allow him to return to the United States as a 25-year old free agent. The Braves drafted Stewart with the No. 8 pick in the 2018 Draft but failed to sign him after a physical revealed a ligament issue in his wrist.

Andrelton Simmons Diagnosed With Grade 3 Ankle Sprain

Former Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons is expected to miss somewhere between eight to 12 weeks due to a Grade 3 ankle sprain.

Astros send RHP McHugh (elbow) to 10-day IL

Collin McHugh was recently demoted to the Astros’ bullpen but will now head to the injured list due to elbow discomfort. McHugh has a 6.04 ERA in 10 appearances this season.