Overview

• Atlanta confirmed Albies fractured the hamate bone in his left hand after a third-inning swing against the Nationals, prompting his exit one pitch later.
• The club placed him on the 10-day injured list and recalled infielder Brett Wisely, reported right-hander Joel Payamps to the majors, and optioned Nathan Wiles to Triple A.
• Albies, 28, had started all 157 games and was hitting .240 with 16 home runs and 74 RBIs when the injury occurred.
• He fractured the same left wrist last July and missed about two months, renewing concern over consecutive left hand and wrist injuries and potential effects on power.
• Hamate fractures typically sideline hitters four to eight weeks, and Atlanta faces a short post‑World Series window to decide the 2026 option as the team’s win streak reached 10 despite being out of playoff contention.