Atlanta Braves second baseman Whit Merrifield is facing a fractured foot injury that could affect his playing time. Initially expected to be sidelined for six weeks, there's hope he could return for the upcoming series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, pending pain management.

This season has been challenging for the Braves in terms of player injuries, with Merrifield's situation highlighting the team's ongoing struggles. He has been performing with a batting average of .243 and one home run in 34 games.