Jason Heyward took his first batting practice Monday since undergoing an emergency appendectomy on April 22 in Colorado, a couple of days ahead of schedule.
Heyward is hopeful after two more days of taking batting practice in Cincinnati he’ll be ready to go out on a minor league rehabilitation assignment during the Braves weekend trip to San Francisco. Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said they haven’t determined when and where yet, that they’re monitoring him day to day. But the news continues to be good for Heyward.
“We’re testing everything out, so far nothing but great responses from this side and my body,” Heyward said…
Tim Hudson was named National League player of the week Monday after winning his 200th and 201st career games in his past two starts while putting up a 2.51 ERA (four earned runs in 14 1/3 innings). He also went 2-for-3 with a double and his third career homer while winning his 200th game. He went 0-for-2 and a sacrifice bunt and a walk on Sunday against the Mets. What, no hits? “They were pitching around me,” Hudson said.
The Braves and Mets rainout from Saturday will be made up on Tuesday June 18 as part of a split doubleheader. Game time is 1:10 p.m. and will be televised on SportSouth. Fans with tickets from Saturday’s rainout can use them for that first game June 18 or exchange them for any remaining home game, subject to availability.
