Strep throat likely to sideline Braves' Gattis until early next week

Atlanta Braves catcher Evan Gattis is out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive game Saturday and will likely need at least a few more days to recover from the bout of strep throat that has dogged him of late, reports Jon Morosi of Fox Sports.

Gattis said prior to Saturday's game that his condition has improved, but the 28-year-old was still unable to take the field at Globe Life Park in his native Texas.

Christian Bethancourt will make his fourth consecutive start behind the plate Saturday.