Braves Announce Trade With Cardinals After Injury News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Atlanta Braves are enduring an incredibly disappointing season, sitting at 44-60 and in the midst of a five-game losing streak after the Texas Rangers completed the sweep on Sunday.

Atlanta Braves infielder Austin Riley is getting closer to coming back from an injury. Riley worked out on the field on Sunday.

Salvador Perez exited the game with a left elbow contusion after being hit in the elbow in the third inning by Braves RHP Spencer Strider. Perez appeared to be in a lot of pain after the play, but he didn’t leave the game until the top of the fifth inning.

The Braves' entire Opening Day rotation is now on the injured list, as Grant Holmes went on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation. In what’s becoming a lost season for the Braves, it’s somewhat fitting that low point came on a Sunday.

The Atlanta Braves are expected to trade DH Marcell Ozuna before the MLB Trade Deadline, with the San Diego Padres emerging as a top destination.