Jordan Schafer (back) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup.

B.J. Upton will replace him in center field and the leadoff spot. Schafer left Monday's game against the Mets in the bottom of the seventh with a lower back strain. Consider him day-to-day.

Jordan Schafer was diagnosed with a lower back strain.

Schafer left Monday's game in the seventh inning, but it's not a major concern. Consider him day-to-day for now.

Jordan Schafer left Monday's game against the Mets in the bottom of the seventh inning with an apparent injury.

No word on the nature of the injury, but he appeared to tweak his lower back on a swing before reaching with a single. Schafer matched a season-high with four hits and three stolen bases before exiting.

Jordan Schafer went 3-for-4 with two RBI as the Braves beat the Indians 3-2 on Wednesday.

Schafer was all over the stat sheet, as he walked, scored a run, drove in two and also stole two bases. The two thefts gave him 15 on the season, while reaching base in four of his five plate appearances pushed his line to .275/.358/.404. He batted leadoff and has been getting steady playing time since Jason Heyward's injury, and owners looking for cheap speed and a few runs scored could do much worse than the 26-year-old.

Braves activated OF Jordan Schafer from the 15-day disabled list.

Schafer has been rehabbing a stress fracture in his right foot which was suffered in late June. Before the injury, Schafer had been a spark plug in the Braves lineup, hitting .312/.399/.464 with three homers, 15 RBI and nine steals in 61 games.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said Jordan Schafer (ankle) will play through Thursday or Friday with Triple-A Gwinnett before being activated on Saturday.

Schafer has been working his way back from a stress fracture in his right foot suffered in late June. "He missed almost six weeks," Gonzalez said. "His legs are fine. He just needs to get his timing back."

Jordan Schafer (ankle) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Gwinnett.

Schafer is actually already with the team, but he's just working out on Friday. Barring any setbacks, the 26-year-old outfielder could return to the Braves sometime next week. He has been working his way back from a stress fracture in his right foot.

Jordan Schafer (ankle) could begin a minor league rehab assignment this Saturday.

Schafer is just slightly behind fellow Braves outfielder B.J. Upton, who will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. They should both be added back to Atlanta's active 25-man roster next week.

Jordan Schafer (ankle) could be cleared to swing a bat as soon as this weekend.

He could also be cleared for some other light baseball activities. Schafer is coming back from a stress fracture in his right foot and won't return for at least another couple weeks.

Jordan Schafer's (ankle) MRI results revealed an undiscovered stress fracture in his injured ankle on Friday, which will sideline him for an additional month.

Early X-rays did not detect the fracture because it was on the inside of the bone, and only became visible over time. It's a disappointing setback for Schafer who had been taking batting practice with the intention of returning to the team immediately after the All-Star break. As it stands, he may shouldn't be expected to return until the end of August.

Jordan Schafer (ankle) took batting practice Wednesday.

Schafer landed on the disabled list last week after he fouled a ball off his right ankle. If all goes according to plan, he should be activated right after the All-Star break.

Braves placed OF Jordan Schafer on the 15-day disabled list with a right ankle contusion.

Schafer fouled a ball off his right ankle Wednesday and has been in pain ever since. The outfielder should be ready to be activated as soon as the 15 days are up. Joey Terdoslavich has been promoted from Triple-A.

Jordan Schafer (ankle) had a pinch-hit RBI single Tuesday against the Marlins.

It was his first game action since he fouled a ball off his right ankle last Wednesday. Schafer is not 100 percent quite yet, but he's getting better.

Jordan Schafer (ankle) is likely to be held out until Tuesday.

Schafer's right ankle remains sore after he fouled a ball off the area on Wednesday. "See how I feel tomorrow," Schafer said Saturday. "Then we have that off day. I'm hoping that day we come back from the off day I will be OK."

Jordan Schafer (ankle) was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.

Schafer was slated to bat leadoff and play center field, but he's still sore from fouling a ball of his right ankle on Wednesday. Consider him day-to-day for now. B.J. Upton is now starting in center field while Andrelton Simmons will hit leadoff.

X-rays on Jordan Schafer's right ankle came back negative.

Schafer had to leave Wednesday's game with the injury. Though X-rays came back clean, Schafer was limping badly after the contest and seems likely to be unavailable for a few days.

Jordan Schafer singled, walked three times and stole two bases against the Nationals on Monday.

Schafer had just nine at-bats before Jason Heyward went down, but he's started five games in the last week and gone 5-for-17 with six walks and three steals. He'll continue to have a little fantasy value while Heyward is out.

Jordan Schafer will make the Braves' Opening Day roster.

Schafer, who returned to the Braves this offseason, will function as a backup center fielder. The 26-year-old batted just .211/.297/.294 in 106 games with the Astros last season and is unlikely to be fantasy relevant.

Braves claimed OF Jordan Schafer off waivers from the Astros.

And suddenly the 26-year-old outfielder is back with the team that drafted him. Schafer batted just .211/.297.294 in 106 games with Houston this year and is doubtful to crack Atlanta's Opening Day roster next spring.

Jordan Schafer returned to action on Thursday September 20.