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Justin Toscano

Braves pitcher Jackson Stephens diagnosed with mild concussion

ST. LOUIS – Braves right-hander Jackson Stephens, who exited Friday’s win over the Cardinals after a line drive hit him in the head, was diagnosed with a mild concussion and landed on the seven-day concussion injured list.

The good news is this: Stephens underwent further testing, including for a fracture, at a local hospital and everything returned clean.

The Braves on Saturday recalled right-hander Jay Jackson to take Stephens’ roster spot. Jackson has not pitched in the big leagues this season, but has allowed only three earned runs over 15 2/3 innings for Triple-A Gwinnett this season.

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