Rookie Andrelton Simmons will miss a month of playing time due to a broken pinkie:

Simmons hurt his finger on a head-first slide in Sunday’s game at Philadelphia.

The Braves say an examination with Dr. Gary Lourie on Monday confirmed the injury and Simmons will be placed on the 15-day disabled list.

Simmons’ hand will be in a cast for four weeks. His status will be updated after the cast is removed.

Simmons gave the Braves very good offensive production at short. It’s a big blow in a tough division race.