Braves activate All-Star RHP Reynaldo Lopez, to start vs. Royals

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The Atlanta Braves activated All-Star right-hander Reynaldo Lopez from the 15-day injured list and slated him to start Saturday night against the visiting Kansas City Royals.

Lopez, selected to his first All-Star Game this season, went on the IL on Sept. 11 because of right shoulder inflammation.

His return comes with the Braves (87-71) battling with the New York Mets (87-71) and