Morton out for NLDS

[bravesfanMatt]

If they thought he would be available in the NLDS, why would they place him on the IL and have to manipulate the playoff roster with a phantom injury? It isn't like we needed the roster space the remaining 12 days of the regular season. For this reason, I really don't expect to see him back in the NLDS unless it's a serious injury to someone and we have no alternative.

This is my thought.. only doubt would be that they are about 30% unsure about it healing and thought having a guy healthy already on the team that could be used. The Braves will know by game 1 if Mort could go.

But I just don't see the Braves wanting to go through that ordeal to have a Wright/Elder/Jackson type on the team.. it isn't as easy as the reg season to just declare a guy hurt.. they have to submit it to ManDick for approval