Whit Merrifield

Whit Merrifield is out of the starting lineup for the Braves Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Merrifield will head to the bench to open the series with the Marlins. Ozzie Albies will start at second base and bat second.

Whit Merrifield has been diagnosed with a left foot fracture. He is hopeful to return to the lineup around September 13.

Fantasy Impact

Merrifield suffered the injury after fouling a ball of his left foot on Friday. Luke Williams will like see the bulk of the playing time at second base until Merrifield returns.

Whit Merrifield is in the starting lineup for the Braves Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Merrifield will return to the lineup after missing a few games with a head injury. The veteran will start at second base and bat second against Toronto Friday.

Whit Merrifield (head) is out of the starting lineup for the Braves Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Merrifield will head to the bench after being hit by a pitch in the head Tuesday. Luke Williams will start at second base and bat ninth against the Rockies.

Whit Merrifield is scheduled to undergo a CT scan on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Merrifield was hit in the back of his head by a pitch on Tuesday. He was able to walk off the field under his own power.