Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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Match preview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves

_{Oct 9, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (21) reacts during the sixth inning in game five of the 2019 NLDS playoff baseball series against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports}

The Los Angeles Dodgers will face the Atlanta Braves on 18th April 2022, in what will be the first game of their exciting upcoming series. Dodgers have started their season well, which was expected given the talent on their roster, whereas the defending champs have had a sloppy start to their season of far.

The Los Angeles Dodgers currently have a record of 7-2.
The Atlanta Braves currently have a record of 5-6.

Injury Report:

Dodgers:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Tommy Kahnle	RP	Fri, Apr 15	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least May 1
Trevor Bauer	SP	Wed, Apr 13	Personal	Expected to be out until at least Apr 22
Robinson Ortiz	P	Tue, Apr 12	Forearm	Expected to be out until at least Apr 19
Danny Duffy	SP	Fri, Apr 8	Forearm	Expected to be out until at least Jun 1
Caleb Ferguson	RP	Fri, Apr 8	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Apr 29
Victor Gonzalez	RP	Fri, Apr 8	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Apr 29
Jimmy Nelson	RP	Fri, Mar 18	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Sep 1
Dustin May	SP	Thu, Mar 17	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Aug 15

Source: CBS Sports

Braves:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Ronald Acuna	RF	Sun, Apr 17	Knee	Expected to be out until at least Apr 26
Luke Jackson	RP	Wed, Apr 13	Elbow	Out for the season
Kirby Yates	RP	Wed, Mar 30	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Aug 1
Jay Jackson	RP	Tue, Mar 29	Lat	Expected to be out until at least Jun 1
Mike Soroka	SP	Wed, Mar 16	Achilles	Expected to be out until at least Aug 1

Source: CBS Sports

Player to watch out for in Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves

Freddie Freeman – Dodgers

Freddie Freeman returns to face his former team, where he won the championship last season, and he will be determined to perform well against them.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

_{Jul 12, 2020; Los Angeles, California, United States; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts (50) gestures after hitting a double during an intrasquad game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports}

The Dodgers are in a better position to win this match than their opposition, as their squad is quite superior and it will play a huge factor in this series.