Braves reinstate 2B Ozzie Albies from injured list

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The Atlanta Braves returned three-time All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies from his rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him from the injured list prior to Friday's series opener against the host Miami Marlins.

Albies has been sidelined since fracturing his wrist during the Braves' 6-2 loss to the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on July 21. He was trying to field a throw at second on a stolen-base attempt and bent his glove hand back when he collided with Cardinals outfielder Michael Siani.

He is batting .258 with eight homers and 46 RBIs in 90 games this season.

Albies, 27, has been a key player for the Braves since reaching the majors in 2017. He has…