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Reynaldo Lopez Reynaldo Lopez Throws off mound Friday Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 3:20 PM Lopez (shoulder) threw 20 pitches off the mound Friday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. Analysis: Lopez will throw five more bullpen sessions over the next couple weeks, and the plan is for the right-hander to face live hitters Sept. 30. Lopez will obviously miss the remainder of the 2025 season if that's the plan, but it sounds like he should be close to fully recovered by spring training next year. While Lopez has said he wants to remain a starter, he now says he'd be open to a return to the bullpen, according to Bowman.
Hunter Stratton Hunter Stratton Recalled from Triple-A Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 10:16 AM Atlanta recalled Stratton from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday. Analysis: Stratton will fill the spot of Daysbel Hernandez (shoulder) on the active roster. In 9.2 innings of relief with Atlanta, Stratton has a 1.86 ERA and a 7:2 K:BB. He's posted a 1.59 ERA in 11.1 innings with Gwinnett as well.
Daysbel Hernandez Daysbel Hernandez Out with shoulder injury Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 10:14 AM Atlanta placed Hernandez on the 15-day injured list Friday with right shoulder inflammation. Analysis: Hernandez hasn't pitched in nearly a week, but he allowed three runs while recording just two outs in that outing. He will be eligible for activation during the final week of the season, but given the nature of the injury, Hernandez's 2025 campaign could be over.
Chris Sale Chris Sale Piles up nine more Ks in fifth loss Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 2:55 AM Sale (5-5) was charged with the loss Wednesday against the Cubs, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk in five innings. He struck out nine. Analysis: Sale continues to rack up the strikeouts, as he's now fanned nine in three consecutive outings since coming off the injured list. The three runs allowed were his most since his April 13 start in Tampa Bay, but the All-Star southpaw has registered at least seven punchouts in 11 of his last 12 appearances dating back to the end of April. On the year, he has a stellar 2.52 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 141:28 K:BB across 107 frames. Sale is next slated to face the division-rival Nationals, who have a paltry .574 OPS against left-handed pitching since the All-Star break.
Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Two hits in Tuesday's loss Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 9:14 AM Acuna went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Cubs. Analysis: Dropped down to seventh in the batting order amidst a slump, Acuna produced his first extra-base hit since Aug. 29 and his first multi-hit performance since Aug. 26. One solid game won't erase a 2-for-34 (.059) skid over his prior 11 contests, but it is an encouraging sign. On the season, Acuna still boasts an .892 OPS with 15 homers, six steals, 32 RBI and 59 runs in 78 games.
Spencer Strider Spencer Strider Fans eight in quality start Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 9:02 AM Strider (5-13) took the loss Tuesday, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks over six innings as Atlanta fell 6-1 to the Cubs. He struck out eight. Analysis: While he got outdueled by Chicago rookie Cade Horton, Strider looked a little more like his usual dominant self in this one. The Atlanta right-hander's eight Ks were his highest total since July 18, and he racked up 32 called or swinging strikes among his 97 pitches (60 total strikes). Strider's quality start was his ninth in 20 outings this season, and over his last three trips to the mound he sports a 3.00 ERA and 1.22 WHIP, albeit with a lackluster 12:8 K:BB in 18 innings. He'll look to build on this performance in his next start, which lines up to come on the road early next week against the Nationals.
Grant Holmes Grant Holmes Begins throwing program Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 3:32 PM Holmes (elbow) began his throwing program Monday, Grant McAuley of the Marietta Daily Journal reports. Analysis: Holmes has already been ruled out for the remainder of this season after he was diagnosed with a partially torn UCL in his right elbow in early August. The goal is for the righty to continue to ramp up his throwing over the next two months and head into the offseason and spring training without restrictions. However, given the nature of Holmes' injury, the possibility of setbacks are there.
Raisel Iglesias Raisel Iglesias Notches 25th save Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 11:01 PM Iglesias picked up the save in Monday's 4-1 win over the Cubs, striking out one in a clean ninth inning. Analysis: Iglesias submitted his 25th save of the year in his fifth consecutive scoreless outing. The veteran right-hander has rewarded patient fantasy managers while experiencing quite the turnaround from an awful start to the season, which saw him post a 6.75 ERA as of June 5. Iglesias has a 1.51 ERA, 0.64 WHIP and 39:6 K:BB over his last 37 appearances to boost his ERA to 3.62 for the campaign.
Matt Olson Matt Olson Goes yard in win Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 10:55 PM Olson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-1 win over the Cubs. Analysis: Olson swatted his 23rd homer of the season and his second of the month of September. Since the start of August, the All-Star first baseman is batting .307 with 16 extra-base hits, 12 RBI, 21 runs scored and one stolen base over 36 games. Olson has also hit safely in 11 of his last 13 outings.
Bryce Elder Bryce Elder Strong run continues in seventh win Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 9:13 PM Elder (7-9) notched the win Monday against the Cubs, allowing one run on five hits and one walk in 6.1 innings. He struck out six. Analysis: Since being torched for eight runs in his Aug. 19 start against the White Sox, Elder has gotten himself into quite the groove on the hill. The right-hander has thrown at least six innings while yielding two runs or fewer in four consecutive outings, improving his ERA from 6.29 following that Aug. 19 appearance to 5.35 for the season during that span. Elder will be trying to keep the good times rolling this weekend at home against the Astros. Through 138 innings, he has a 1.41 WHIP and 111:48 K:BB to go with the aforementioned 5.35 ERA.
Dane Dunning Dane Dunning Rejoins big-league bullpen Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 2:40 PM Atlanta recalled Dunning from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. Analysis: Atlanta's bullpen saw heavy use over the previous two days, so Dunning will join the big club to provide a fresh relief arm. He's allowed 13 runs over 17.1 innings covering 10 appearances in the majors between Texas and Atlanta in 2025.
Sandy Leon Sandy Leon Contract selected Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 2:33 PM Atlanta selected Leon's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. Analysis: With Sean Murphy (hip) done for the season, Leon will serve as the backup catcher behind Drake Baldwin. Leon went hitless in two plate appearances during a brief stint with Atlanta earlier this season.
Sean Murphy Sean Murphy Out for season with hip labral tear Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 2:32 PM Atlanta placed Murphy on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right hip labral tear. Analysis: Murphy will undergo surgery Thursday and will need about four months of rehab, which puts him on track to be back to full health for spring training, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Per Mark Bowman of MLB.com, Murphy said Monday that the hip injury is something that he's dealt with off and on for the last three years, but it had gotten worse lately to the point that an operation became the recommended course of action. With Murphy out for the season, Drake Baldwin and Marcell Ozuna could see even more playing time for Atlanta down the stretch, and Sandy Leon has been called up from Triple-A Gwinnett to serve as Baldwin's top backup behind the plate.
John Brebbia John Brebbia Dropped from 40-man roster Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 9:24 AM Atlanta designated Brebbia for assignment Monday. Analysis: He'll give up his spot on the 40-man roster and 28-man active roster to right-hander Alexis Diaz, whom Atlanta claimed off waivers from the Dodgers. After being called up from Triple-A Gwinnett on Aug. 29, Brebbia appeared in three games out of the Atlanta bullpen and surrendered five runs (four earned) on six hits and one walk while striking out six batters over 4.2 innings.
Connor Seabold Connor Seabold Summoned from minors Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 9:22 AM Atlanta recalled Seabold from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. Analysis: Seabold was claimed off waivers from the Rays in August and made one appearance for Atlanta, allowing two runs over 1.1 innings back on Aug. 19. He'll be back with the big club and will provide manager Brian Snitker with a fresh bullpen arm who's capable of covering multiple innings.
Alexis Diaz Alexis Diaz Claimed by Atlanta Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 3:50 PM Atlanta claimed Diaz off waivers Sunday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. Analysis: The right-hander was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Thursday, and it's not a surprise he was claimed off waivers given his previous success in the majors. Diaz has struggled to a 7.80 ERA in 15 outings in the big leagues with the Dodgers and Reds this season, and he hasn't been much better at Triple-A with a 6.08 ERA.
Joey Wentz Joey Wentz Implodes vs. Mariners Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 2:21 PM Wentz (5-6) took the loss Sunday against the Mariners, allowing eight runs on eight hits and a walk across 2.1 innings. He struck out two. Analysis: It was a rough day for Wentz, who's now given up 19 runs in just 16.1 innings over his last four starts. Overall, the left-hander sports a 5.12 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and 49 strikeouts across 51 innings with Atlanta this year. Wentz will look to get on track in his next outing, tentatively scheduled to come next week at home against the Astros.
Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Batting seventh Sunday Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 9:11 AM Acuna is starting in right field and batting seventh Sunday against the Mariners. Analysis: Acuna was dropped down to the No. 6 spot in the order for Saturday's contest and is now hitting out of the No. 7 hole while in the midst of a 1-for-29 slump. The 27-year-old figures to return to the heart of the lineup once he gets back on track at the plate, but until that point, he may have more limited chances for run production.
Joey Wentz Joey Wentz Taking mound Sunday Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 8:44 AM Wentz is starting Sunday's game against the Mariners, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. Analysis: Spencer Strider was initially penciled in to start Sunday's series finale, but he'll get extra rest while Wentz is pushed up in the rotation. The southpaw has gone fewer than five frames in two of his past three starts, but overall Wentz has been a decent rotation piece for Atlanta with a 3.88 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 47:17 K:BB over 48.2 innings (nine starts).
Spencer Strider Spencer Strider Start pushed back Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 8:40 AM Strider isn't starting Sunday's game against the Mariners and will instead take the mound Tuesday against the Cubs, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. Analysis: Atlanta indicated that the decision isn't injury related, so it appears the organization is just looking to get Strider some extra rest during the final stretch of the season. It's been an underwhelming campaign for the right-hander, who missed a month early in the year due to a hamstring injury and has a 4.97 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 106:41 K:BB across 101.1 innings. Joey Wentz is moving up in the rotation to start Sunday's series finale versus Seattle.