Braves manager: I don't expect Andrelton Simmons to play this weekend vs. Nats
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It appears as though the Atlanta Braves will be without their best defensive player for a pivotal weekend divisional series vs. the Washington Nationals.
Fredi Gonzalez doesn't expect Andrelton Simmons to play this weekend. #Braves
— David O'Brien (@DOBrienAJC) August 8, 2014
The shortstop is dealing with an ankle injury that has kept him out of the lineup since Tuesday and the Braves, who have dropped eight straight games, are still hopeful he can avoid a stint on the disabled list.
Fredi says he will likely wait until Monday to make a decision about whether @Andrelton will go on the disabled list.
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) August 8, 2014
The Braves enter play Friday night 4 1/2 games behind the Nationals for the National League East lead.
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