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Chris Sale Chris Sale Plays catch Tuesday
Wed, Jul 16, 2025, 10:09 AM
Sale (ribs) played catch Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Sale appears to be throwing again for the first time since he was diagnosed with a fractured left ribcage nearly a month ago. The left-hander was moved to the 60-day injured list earlier this month, making him ineligible to return until the third full week of August. |
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Pierce Johnson Pierce Johnson Riding scoreless streak into break
Mon, Jul 14, 2025, 9:07 AM
Johnson has a 2.67 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 36:10 K:BB through 33.2 innings this season with a win, a save and seven holds in 36 appearances.
Analysis: The 34-year-old right-hander is tied for second on Atlanta in holds, behind Dylan Lee's nine, and Johnson heads into the All-Star break having not allowed a run since June 7, posting a 0.97 WHIP and 11:3 K:BB in 10.1 innings over that scoreless stretch. If the struggling club decide to be sellers at the trade deadline and move closer Raisel Iglesias, Johnson could move into the ninth-inning mix over the final months of the season. |
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Davis Daniel Davis Daniel Fans five in no-decision
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 9:31 PM
Daniel did not factor in the decision during Sunday's loss to St. Louis. He allowed a run on two hits and three walks over four innings while striking out five.
Analysis: Daniel was promoted from Triple-A Gwinnett to make his first MLB appearance since April 27. He ran into some trouble in the first two frames and coughed up a run in the second inning before retiring seven of the last eight batters he faced. Daniel has posted a 3.27 ERA over 71.2 innings at the Triple-A level this season. As of now, it's unclear if he'll stick around with Atlanta after the All-Star break. There may be room for Daniel to carve out a role as the team deals with a banged-up rotation, including injuries to Chris Sale (ribs) and Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow). |
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Matt Olson Matt Olson Drives in three runs
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 9:26 PM
Olson went 2-for-5 with three RBI in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: Olson knocked an RBI single in the third inning and drove in two more with another single in the fifth. He was stuck in a 3-for-25 (.120) slump with no RBI over his previous six games entering Sunday. Olson now has nine RBI over his last 17 games but all of those have come in three contests. He's slashing .262/.362/.468 with 61 RBI and 40 extra-base hits through 420 plate appearances this season. |
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Michael Petersen Michael Petersen DFA'd by Atlanta
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 1:26 PM
Atlanta designated Petersen for assignment Sunday.
Analysis: The right-hander was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett in late June and has now also lost his place on the 40-man roster. Petersen could remain with Gwinnett if he passes through waivers unclaimed. |
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Daysbel Hernandez Daysbel Hernandez Sent to Gwinnett
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 1:23 PM
Atlanta optioned Hernandez to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.
Analysis: The right-hander enters Sunday having pitched three of the previous four days, so he'll head to the minors in favor of a fresh bullpen arm in right-hander Wander Suero, who was called up from Gwinnett. Hernandez has recorded seven holds with a 2.10 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 30:24 K:BB across 30 innings this season, so he's a strong bet to rejoin Atlanta's bullpen during the second half of the campaign. |
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Wander Suero Wander Suero Called up to majors
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 1:21 PM
Atlanta selected Suero's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.
Analysis: The right-hander inked a minor-league deal with Atlanta during the offseason and will join the big-league roster for the final game before the All-Star break. Suero pitched well in 33 outings for Gwinnett with a 1.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 49:10 K:BB across 36 innings. |
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Marcell Ozuna Marcell Ozuna On bench again Sunday
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 12:33 PM
Ozuna is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: After a run of 70 straight starts came to an end last weekend, Ozuna now finds himself on the bench for the third time in Atlanta's past seven contests. The veteran slugger has gone 4-for-15 with two homers over his past four games but has a .665 OPS since the start of July and a .577 mark since the start of June while playing through a hip issue, which he's likely to have to manage the rest of the season. |
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Austin Cox Austin Cox Sent back to Triple-A
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 8:29 AM
Atlanta optioned Cox to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.
Analysis: Cox's latest stint with the big club lasted just under two weeks. He made four relief appearances following his July 2 call-up from Gwinnett, giving up one earned run on four hits and one walk over five innings. Cox will cede his spot on the active roster to right-hander Davis Daniel, who was recalled from Triple-A to either start or pitch in bulk relief Sunday in St. Louis. |
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Davis Daniel Davis Daniel Gets call to Atlanta
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 8:26 AM
Atlanta recalled Daniel from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.
Analysis: Daniel was recently placed on Gwinnett's temporary inactive list earlier this week for the birth of his child, but he's ready to return to action and will end up joining the big club for the second time this season, and the right-hander will start Sunday in St. Louis. Atlanta has a pair of open spots in its rotation, so with a respectable showing, Daniel could begin the second half in a starting role. Over 14 appearances (13 starts) at Gwinnett this season, Daniel owns a 3.27 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 59:31 K:BB across 71.2 innings. |
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Aaron Bummer Aaron Bummer Struggles as opener Saturday
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 11:25 PM
Bummer allowed three runs on four hits and no walks while striking out one batter over two innings in a no-decision as an opener against St. Louis on Saturday.
Analysis: Bummer was tabbed to open the bullpen game for Atlanta and gave the team two innings. While he was able to keep the ball in the strike zone, throwing 21 of 33 pitches for strikes and issuing zero free passes, he was tagged for three runs in the second frame, with two of the runs coming on a Nolan Gorman homer. It's not yet clear how Atlanta plans to fill the rotation spot that opened when Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) landed on the injured list in early July, so Bummer could be called upon to fill the same role after the All-Star break, though the team figures to eventually settle upon a traditional starter. |
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Drake Baldwin Drake Baldwin Sitting Saturday
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 11:28 AM
Baldwin isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against St. Louis.
Analysis: Baldwin will get a chance to catch his breath Saturday after going 2-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's series opener. Sean Murphy will pick up another start at catcher and bat fourth. |
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Aaron Bummer Aaron Bummer Opening Saturday's contest
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 10:47 AM
Bummer will serve as Atlanta's opening pitcher in a bullpen game Saturday against the Cardinals.
Analysis: For the second Saturday in a row, Bummer will fill an opener role in a bullpen game while Atlanta has yet to settle on a permanent replacement in the rotation for Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow), who is likely to be sidelined until around September. In his previous turn as an opener last weekend against the Orioles, Bummer covered 2.1 innings, and Atlanta could be looking for him to handle a similar workload Saturday. Atlanta doesn't have an obvious candidate to serve as a bulk reliever behind Bummer, though Jesse Chavez and the newly claimed Joey Wentz are available on three days' rest and should be capable of covering multiple frames, if needed. |
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Nathan Wiles Nathan Wiles Sent back to Triple-A
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 9:15 AM
Atlanta optioned Wiles to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
Analysis: Wiles was called up from Triple-A on Wednesday but will return to the minors without making an appearance for the big club. Joey Wentz, who was claimed off waivers from Minnesota on Friday, will officially report to Atlanta to claim the open bullpen spot. |
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Austin Riley Austin Riley Lands on injured list
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 9:13 AM
Atlanta placed Riley on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right abdominal strain.
Analysis: Riley's abdomen forced him to make an early exit during the fourth inning of Friday's contest, and now that further evaluation has confirmed a strain, he'll remain on the sidelines until at least July 22. Nacho Alvarez will come up from Triple-A Gwinnett to replenish Atlanta's infield depth, though Luke Williams is the most likely option to take over at third base until Riley returns. |
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Nacho Alvarez Jr. Nacho Alvarez Jr. Recalled from Gwinnett
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 9:07 AM
Atlanta recalled Alvarez from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
Analysis: Alvarez made his return to Gwinnett's lineup Friday after sitting out with an oblique injury, and he'll now move up to the majors to replace Austin Riley (abdomen) on the active roster. Alvarez has gone 3-for-30 across eight games in his MLB career, though he owns a 1.120 OPS through 12 Triple-A games this year. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Three hits in Friday's win
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 8:12 AM
Acuna went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI in Friday's win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: After being scratched from Tuesday's game due to lower-back tightness, Acuna has looked plenty healthy over the last three contests, going 5-for-14 (.357) with two doubles and two homers. The 27-year-old withdrew from the Home Run Derby as a precaution, but he's still set to start for the National League in the All-Star Game and the back issue doesn't appear as though it will be an ongoing concern. |
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Luke Williams Luke Williams Tough night Friday
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 8:06 AM
Williams went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts after replacing Austin Riley (abdomen) in the fourth inning of Friday's win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: Williams also committed a throwing error at third base after being pressed into duty when Riley exited the game with what the team labeled as lower-abdominal tightness. Williams has seen little action this season in a utility role, going just 2-for-18 in 25 games for Atlanta. There's no word yet on the severity of Riley's injury, but with the All-Star break coming up, he may be held out the rest of the weekend just as a precaution, leaving Williams as the only viable option currently on the big-league roster to fill in at the hot corner. |
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Rafael Montero Rafael Montero Pockets sixth hold
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 7:58 AM
Montero gave up a hit in a scoreless seventh inning Friday to record his sixth hold of the season in a win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: The veteran right-hander has provided some stability in middle relief for Atlanta since coming over from Houston in early April. Over 30 appearances for the NL East squad, Montero has posted a 3.72 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 30:15 K:BB in 29 innings, although he has yet to notch a win or a save in 2025. |
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Enyel De Los Santos Enyel De Los Santos Collects win Friday
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 7:54 AM
De Los Santos (3-2) picked up the win Friday over the Cardinals, striking out one batter over two scoreless, hitless relief innings.
Analysis: Grant Holmes lasted only three innings as the starter, and De Los Santos took over for the fourth inning to protect a 6-5 lead. Masyn Winn, the first batter he faced, reached base on an error, but the right-hander retired to the next six Cardinals to kick off an impressive effort from the Atlanta bullpen, which delivered six shutout frames in total to preserve the victory. De Los Santos has been effective this season in a lower-leverage role, posting a 3.46 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 36:14 K:BB through 39 innings with two holds in 38 appearances. |
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