PT TODAY: McCann injury opens door for Flowers in ATL

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Braves | Brian McCann headed to injured list
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Braves C Brian McCann (hamstring) will be placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain Sunday, April 7. OF Alex Jackson will be recalled from Class AAA Gwinnett to take his spot on the roster.  Source: 680 The Fan - Kevin McAlpin
 
BHQ take: McCann was, in fact, placed on the IL and is expected to miss a few weeks. Tyler Flowers is expected to get the bulk of the playing time behind the plate for Atlanta, although he, too, is dinged after getting hit on the hand on April 6. Flowers is off to a good...

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