Brian McCann is back in the Braves' lineup Saturday. McCann isn't injured, but missed two games to rest his shoulder and knee. Michael Bourn (thumb) has yet to return to the lineup, and remains day-to-day.

Brian McCann is out of the starting lineup for the second straight day Friday. McCann is just getting a couple of days off to rest his shoulder and knee. He should be back in there on Saturday or Sunday. David Ross will fill in again Friday.

Brian McCann delivered a game-tying two-run double off Steve Cishek in the ninth inning on Tuesday, but the Braves were still unable to pull out a victory. He finished the night 2-for-4. Even in arguably the worst offensive season of his career, McCann has still been more than serviceable by catcher standards, hitting .232/.301/.412 with 20 homers and 66 RBI.

Brian McCann (hamstring) is back in Tuesday's lineup against the Marlins. McCann hasn't played since leaving Saturday's game with tendinitis in his right hamstring, but it was never a major concern. He's batting seventh Tuesday against rookie right-hander Nathan Eovaldi.

The Braves are hopeful that Brian McCann (hamstring) will be able to return to the starting lineup Tuesday. McCann hasn't played since leaving Saturday's game with tendinitis in his hamstring. A report on Sunday suggested that he may have to miss a few more days, but it appears that he's making quick progress.

Brian McCann (hamstring) will be out a few more days. McCann has tendinitis in his right hamstring, near the knee. He reported improvement on Sunday, but the Braves currently have a comfortable hold on the first Wild Card spot in the National League and can afford to play it safe.

The Braves are considering Brian McCann day-to-day, and hope that he might be able to return by Monday or Tuesday. McCann left Saturday's game after just two innings due to tendinitis in his right hamstring. He'll sit out Sunday's contest as a precautionary measure, but the Braves believe he'll be able to return to the lineup early next week. David Ross will continue to fill in while he is sidelined.

Brian McCann was diagnosed with tendinitis in his right hamstring. McCann left Saturday's game after two innings with the injury. He's considered day-to-day for now. David Ross will fill in until he's ready to return.

Brian McCann left Saturday's game after two innings for an undisclosed reason. McCann grounded out in his lone at-bat before David Ross replaced him behind the plate to begin the top of the third inning. No word yet on the reason for his early exit, but his shoulder has been an issue for awhile now.

Brian McCann had a huge day at the plate in Saturday's 11-3 rout of the Mets, going 4-for-5 with a homer, double, three runs scored and four RBI. That's quite a way for McCann to convince his manager that he should remain in the lineup on an everyday basis. He smashed a two-run double as part of a four-run third inning, then added a two-run homer off Robert Carson in the fifth inning. McCann had been hitless over his last four games but is capable of getting back on track in a flash.