Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The bad news for the Braves was not just limited to the diamond on Monday. Unfortunately, the Braves producing a historically bad offensive performance on Monday night was not the worst news of the day. That came in the form of the update that Tyler Matzek experienced a sore shoulder while throwing on Monday and landed on the 10-day IL. Further reports suggested the soreness could have resulted from other injuries Matzek had in Spring Training: Matzek will travel to Atlanta tomorrow to undergo further evaluation. His shoulder pain might be a product of altering his mechanics and compensating when he came to Spring Training with a sore back.— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) May 17, 2022 Of course, Matzek is the second member of the 2021 “Night Shift” to experience a significant injury development in 2022. Luke Jackson was lost for the season due to Tommy John surgery during Spring Training. While the Braves bullpen is arguably one of the deepest in the majors, they need Tyler Matzek to be at his best for the bullpen to be at its best as a unit. Hopefully, a few weeks of rest for Matzek will be the remedy for him to return to form. Braves News The Braves offensive struggles have really limited the positive impact of some great outings from the starting rotation, including arguably Ian Anderson’s best start of the season on Monday. Tucker Davidson will get called up to replace Matzek and will start Tuesday’s game for the Braves. Spencer Strider, who may eventually get a crack at the starting rotation, could see a bigger bullpen role with Matzek out. MLB News Speaking of historic performances, the Cubs Willson Contreras hit a rare grand slam from the leadoff spot on Monday. Johnny Cueto was impressive in his season debut for the White Sox on Monday. Outfielder Michael Conforto may not be out for the entire 2022 season as was previously reported. The Royals fired hitting coach Terry Bradshaw. MLB.com looks at a quick fix for each MLB team, including the Braves going searching for outfielders

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Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Matzek has struggled after a legendary 2021 postseason. Tyler Matzek felt sore after throwing on Monday and will be placed on the injured list with left shoulder inflammation. In need of a starter for Tuesday’s game against the Brewers, Tucker Davidson will be recalled from Gwinnett to take Matzek’s place on the roster. Tyler Matzek is headed to the IL tomorrow with a shoulder issue. Tucker Davidson is getting the start.— Justin Toscano (@JustinCToscano) May 17, 2022 Following his heroic effort during the club’s 2021 World Series run, Matzek has struggled with command in the early going of the season. He owns a 5.06 ERA, 5.54 FIP and 6.11 xFIP fueled by a 19.1 percent walk rate. He has often missed high with his fastball, an indication not everything was sound structurally. Here’s hoping a few weeks away will get Tyler back to his prime form. The bullpen needs him healthy. Davidson broke camp with the club made a brief appearance during the opening week of the season but was sent down to Gwinnett afterwards. He’s made five starts with the Stripers and has pitched fairly well with a lot of strikeouts. As the Braves continue to search for a 5th starter it seemed Spencer Strider was in line to start Tuesday’s game, but he tossed two innings in relief as the Braves lifelessly lost again, 1-0.