Swanson (hand) didn't take any swings Monday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Swanson was unable to take a step forward in his recovery process with just a few days remaining until the NLDS begins. If he can't ramp up his baseball activities in the next few days, he won't be included on the 25-man roster. Swanson could still return for the NLCS, given the Braves advance to the next round of the postseason.

Swanson (hand) took dry swings Saturday but felt some discomfort, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Brian Snitker seemed somewhat lukewarm about Swanson's availability for the NLDS before the weekend, and David O'Brien of The Athletic reports that this development has made him more uneasy, if anything. An official announcement regarding the shortstop's status might not come until Wednesday, so it will be important for him to ramp up his activity quickly in the next couple days.

Manager Brian Snitker said Swanson (hand) hasn't resumed any hitting at this point but may progress to that step this weekend. Snitker added that he's hopeful that Swanson will be able to play in the NLDS, which begins Thursday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It appears as though Swanson's hand is steadily improving during his rehab back in Atlanta, though this weekend will likely determine whether he'll be ready to return for the start of the postseason. The shortstop went down with a partially torn ligament in his left hand during Tuesday's game versus the Mets.

Swanson is dealing with a partially torn ligament in his left hand and will be reevaluated next week.

EDGE Analysis

Swanson suffered the injury during Tuesday's game against the Mets, and an MRI revealed ligament damage that will prematurely end the shortstop's season. He'll receive treatment in Atlanta for the remainder of the regular season before being reevaluated next week to determine his availability for the playoffs. Charlie Culberson figures to fill in at shortstop for the final week of the campaign.

Swanson (hand) went back to Atlanta on Wednesday in order to be examined by the club's head physician Dr. Gary Lourie after undergoing on MRI on Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Braves have yet to release the results of Swanson's MRI, though this announcement doesn't inspire much confidence. The shortstop suffered the injury during Tuesday's game against the Mets, during which he exited the contest with soreness in his left hand/wrist area. More should be known regarding his status following Wednesday's evaluation, though it seems unlikely that he would travel back to New York to rejoin the lineup Thursday, so don't expect him back on the field until Friday at the earliest. With Atlanta already assured of a postseason berth, the club won't rush him back this week in the event that he avoided a serious injury.

Swanson will undergo and MRI on his left hand/wrist Tuesday night, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Swanson exited Tuesday's game with soreness in his left hand/wrist, although the Braves did initially indicate his removal was a precaution. The team doesn't expect to have the results of the MRI until Wednesday.

Swanson left Tuesday's game against the Mets with left hand soreness.

EDGE Analysis

The Braves indicated his exit was only a precaution, but the specifics of the injury remain unknown. Charlie Culberson entered the game at shortstop for the Braves.

Swanson is not starting Sunday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Swanson is one of several Braves to be rested following the team's division-clinching win Saturday. Charlie Culberson will get the start at shortstop in his absence.

Swanson is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Swanson has started 15 of the team's 16 games to start the month, slashing .220/.310/.360 with five RBI and three stolen bases over that stretch. The 24-year-old will take a seat on the bench Tuesday, allowing Charlie Culberson to pick up a start at shortstop.

Swanson (head) is starting at shortstop and hitting eighth Thursday against the Diamondbacks, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Swanson has been cleared to rejoin the lineup after sitting out Wednesday's series finale against Red Sox with a head bruise. The shortstop will look to pick up where he left off prior to suffering the injury, as he's hitting an impressive .317/.371/.603 with five homers and two stolen bases over his previous 20 games.