Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. 

The Atlanta Braves put outfielder Mark Kotsay on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a strained lower back. 

The Atlanta Braves put outfielder Mark Kotsay on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a strained lower back, but could have right-hander John Smoltz back in the bullpen next week. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LF Matt Diaz (strained posterior cruciate ligament in left knee) went on the 15-day disabled list May 28. 

--RHP John Smoltz (biceps and shoulder inflammation) threw two shutout innings Thursday in a rehab appearance for Class A Rome. 

The Braves clubhouse is in a complete funk, punched in the gut by the failures on offense that have resulted in their amazingly bad 2-14 record in one-run games, most of which have come on the road, where they're 0-11. 

Here's The Braves Show's Bill Shanks talking about the first third of the season. 

Their home winning streak is over, but a three-game set against the Atlanta Braves could be a good chance for the Cincinnati Reds to get back on track. 

Chase Utley's scorching April is yet another sign that this season is going to be far from normal. 

The best hitter in the big leagues has a new description for Jorge Campillo's deceptive pitches. 

Braves outfielder Matt Diaz will be out at least a month after injuring his left knee attempting to make a catch. 

Braves outfielder Matt Diaz will be out at least a month after injuring his left knee attempting to make a catch. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LF Matt Diaz (strained posterior cruciate ligament in left knee) went on the 15-day disabled list May 28. 

Only after Tuesday night's 3-2 loss to the Brewers did manager Bobby Cox say he had sent right-hander Tim Hudson back to the mound in the eighth inning -- with his pitch count over 100 -- because he was trying to conserve his overused bullpen. 

--CF Mark Kotsay's back feels much better after aggressive treatment on it throughout the day, although he was still cautious enough not to want to risk starting Wednesday, missing his third consecutive start.