Braves' Heyward (thumb) not in lineup Sunday vs. Mets
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jason Heyward (thumb) is out of the lineup Sunday against the New York Mets Mets.
#Braves Heyward still has some swelling in thumb, can't grip bat enough yet to hit
— David O'Brien (@DOBrienAJC) September 21, 2014
Analysis:
Heyward will miss his third straight game as a result of a thumb ailment that has kept the right fielder out of action since Wednesday. Emilio Bonifacio will get the starting nod in his stead, as the Braves continue to take a cautious approach.