Atlanta Braves Announce Roster Move After Ozzie Albies Injury

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Andrew McCarty | Last updated Sep 23, 2025 11:19 AM ET

During Monday's game against the Washington Nationals, Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies suffered a fractured hamate bone in his left hand and was forced from the contest.

The Braves star showed discomfort after fouling a pitch off in the third inning against Nationals right-hander Konnor Pilkington, but managed to stay in the game for one more pitch before being replaced by Nick Allen.

"He felt something in there that was an impingement," Braves manager Brian Snitker said after the game. "(Head athletic trainer) George (Poulos) said 'That's kind of your hamate area.' It was (on the swing) that he felt it and then (Poulos) said 'Try and dry swing before you go back up there' and (Albies) said 'I need to shut it down.'"

Less than 24 hours later, the Braves announced Albies is heading to the 10-day injured list while recalling infielder Brett Wisely to Atlanta.

The #Braves today reported RHP Joel Payamps to Atlanta after optioning RHP Nathan Wiles to Triple-A Gwinnett following last night’s game. The club also recalled INF Brett Wisely to Atlanta, and placed INF Ozzie Albies on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left hamate.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 23, 2025

"I hate it for him," Snitker said. "(Tuesday) will be the first game he's missed all year. He played a majority (of the season). (He) rallied back and had a really nice year. It's just one of (those) tough things. It's not an uncommon injury for hitters."

The manager suggested this injury is different than the one Albies suffered in 2024 when he broke his wrist.

"I've seen guys come back from this in a month from those things. Once the calendar turns, he'll be able to get into his offseason routine and hitting and he'll be ready to go by spring training," Snitker said.

Atlanta closes out the season with two more games against Washington before a three-game home stand against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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