Williams Perez

Braves place Williams Perez (rotator cuff) on the disabled list

Atlanta Braves pitcher Williams Perez has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right rotator cuff strain.

What It Means:

Perez suffered the injury in the fifth inning of his start Monday night against the San Diego Padres.

It sounds like this could be a lengthy absence for the 25-year-old right-hander, who has registered an 11.3 percent strikeout rate, 6.9 percent walk rate and 4.69 SIERA this season.