Injured Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons is going to need some time to regain his strength after suffering from a broken finger. Mark Bowman is reporting that Simmons will be in a cast for four weeks and that there is not timetable set for his return.
Simmons will be in a cast for four weeks.It will take him some more time to regain strength.No timetable set for his return.#Braves
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) July 9, 2012
Simmons was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Monday, just a day after his collision that resulted in the rookie's broken finger. Simmons has a .296 average with three home runs and 15 RBIs in 33 games
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