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Grant Holmes Grant Holmes Gets no help in loss Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 9:28 PM Holmes (4-7) allowed two runs on six hits and three walks while striking out six over five innings to take the loss Thursday versus the Mets. Analysis: Holmes gave up a run in each of the fourth and fifth innings. It wasn't a bad performance from the right-hander, but Atlanta's offense mustered a pitiful three hits in the game, giving Holmes no support. He's allowed 11 runs (10 earned) across 25.2 innings in his five starts in June. Overall, he's at a 3.70 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 103:42 K:BB through 90 innings over 17 appearances (16 starts) this season. Holmes is lined up to face the Angels early next week, which could be a two-start week for him.
Drake Baldwin Drake Baldwin Getting Thursday off Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 3:18 PM Baldwin isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets. Analysis: Baldwin will grab a seat on the bench Thursday after belting his ninth home run of the season during Wednesday's loss. While he rests, Sean Murphy will start behind the dish and bat fifth.
Nacho Alvarez Jr. Nacho Alvarez Jr. Strains oblique at Triple-A Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 2:49 PM Alvarez departed Triple-A Gwinnett's game on Thursday due to an oblique strain, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. Analysis: The severity of the strain has not been revealed, but he is surely headed to the 7-day injured list. Alvarez began this season on the major-league IL with a wrist injury before being activated and optioned earlier this month. Heading into action Thursday, Alvarez has slashed .379/.561/.552 with one homer and a 4:9 K:BB in nine games with Gwinnett.
Drake Baldwin Drake Baldwin Socks ninth homer Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 11:04 AM Baldwin went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Mets. Analysis: The rookie backstop took Clay Holmes deep in the fourth inning to briefly tie the game at 1-1, before the floodgates opened for the Mets in the bottom of the frame. Baldwin has started two of every three games lately as he takes a firmer hold of the top job over Sean Murphy, and over his last six games he's batting .316 (6-for-19) with two of his nine homers on the season, plus five runs and seven RBI.
Austin Cox Austin Cox Sent to Gwinnett Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 9:08 AM Atlanta optioned Cox to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday. Analysis: Right-hander Michael Petersen was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move and will provide Atlanta with a fresh arm in the bullpen for Thursday's series finale versus the Mets. After being called up from Gwinnett over the weekend, Cox made two appearances for Atlanta, covering three innings and allowing one earned run on three hits while striking out five.
Michael Petersen Michael Petersen Back in big leagues Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 9:05 AM Atlanta recalled Petersen from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday. Analysis: Atlanta will send left-hander Austin Cox to Triple-A in a corresponding move while the right-handed Petersen takes his spot in the bullpen. Petersen has previously made two appearances for Atlanta this season, giving up two earned runs on three hits and no walks over three innings.
Didier Fuentes Didier Fuentes Hit hard in loss Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 9:59 PM Fuentes (0-2) took the loss against the Mets on Wednesday, allowing six runs on eight hits and no walks with one strikeout over 3.1 innings. Analysis: Fuentes opened with two scoreless innings but was charged with six runs while failing to escape the fourth. He generated just five swinging strikes on 74 pitches and has now surrendered 10 earned runs with a 4:1 K:BB over 8.1 innings across his first two major-league starts. Should he remain in the rotation, the 20-year-old lines up for a home matchup with the Angels next week.
Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Cleared to start Wednesday Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 3:55 PM Harris (elbow) will start in center field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Mets. Analysis: Harris was removed in the bottom of the sixth of Tuesday's 7-4 win after being hit in the right elbow by a pitch, but follow-up X-rays revealed no structural damage. The outfielder apparently isn't contending with much soreness or discomfort either, as Atlanta felt comfortable enough having Harris re-enter the lineup Wednesday. Harris heads into Wednesday's contest having gone just 3-for-35 (.086 average) with no walks and nine strikeouts over his last 10 games.
Didier Fuentes Didier Fuentes Receiving another start Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 9:31 AM Fuentes is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Mets at Citi Field. Analysis: When he was initially called up from Triple-A Gwinnett last week to make his MLB debut, Fuentes was expected to make a spot start before returning to the minors. However, with Chris Sale being diagnosed over the weekend with a fractured left ribcage that will keep him on the shelf through at least the All-Star break, Fuentes should be in store for multiple turns through the rotation. Though the 20-year-old righty is regarded as one of Atlanta's top prospects, he had a so-so debut outing last Friday against a weak Miami offense, giving up four earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out three over five innings. He'll make for a risky streaming option while he takes the hill for his second start in a tougher matchup Wednesday on the road against the Mets.
Matt Olson Matt Olson Continues to pile up RBI in June Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 10:16 PM Olson went 2-for-4 with three RBI, a double, a run scored and a walk in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Mets. Analysis: Olson extended his on-base streak to 25 games in his big night at the plate, during which he racked up three RBI for the fourth time in June. Over his last 112 plate appearances, the star first baseman is slashing .304/.420/.522 with three home runs, 11 doubles and 23 RBI. Olson has also tallied at least one hit in 13 of his last 15 outings.
Raisel Iglesias Raisel Iglesias Turns in ninth save Tuesday Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 10:02 PM Iglesias secured the save in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Mets, allowing one hit and recording the final two outs. He struck out one. Analysis: Enyel De Los Santos was unable to slam the door on the Mets, which prompted manager Brian Snitker to turn to Iglesias for his ninth save of the season. It was Iglesias' first save opportunity since he gave up three runs during his June 5 outing, and Tuesday was his first converted save since May 16. It's possible Dylan Lee wasn't available out of Atlanta's bullpen after throwing 1.1 innings for a save Monday, but it was still an encouraging outing by Iglesias, who has now posted six straight scoreless appearances.
John Brebbia John Brebbia Latches on with Atlanta Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 12:53 PM Atlanta signed Brebbia to a minor-league contract Tuesday. Analysis: Brebbia was released by the Tigers last week after collecting a 7.71 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 20:11 K:BB across 18.2 innings. The 35-year-old finished last season with Atlanta, allowing two runs with a 9:2 K:BB over 6.2 frames. Brebbia will report to Triple-A Gwinnett for now but could get another opportunity in the majors sooner rather than later.
Ozzie Albies Ozzie Albies Swipes seventh bag Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 8:52 AM Albies went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Monday's win over the Mets. Analysis: The steal was his seventh of the season and his first since June 1, but Albies' fantasy investors are more worried about his power drought. The veteran second baseman hasn't gone yard in 22 games, a stretch in which he's slashing just .183/.272/.244 with three doubles, a triple, five runs and five RBI. His average exit velocity in 2025 of 86.7 mph is his lowest mark since 2020 and ranks in the 11th percentile in MLB, while his hard-hit rate of 26.7 percent sits in the fourth percentile.
Dylan Lee Dylan Lee Secures save Monday Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 10:23 PM Lee struck out two batters over 1.1 perfect innings Monday while earning a save over the Mets. Analysis: Lee entered with two on and two out in the eighth inning, tasked with protecting a 3-2 lead. He struck out Juan Soto to end the threat before retiring the Mets' 4-5-6 hitters in order during the ninth inning to finish off the win. Raisel Iglesias recorded two outs in the eighth before Lee took over. Lee earned his second save of the year and first since April 26. He dropped his ERA to 1.77 across 36 appearances and has not allowed an earned run in his last 13.2 frames.
Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Goes deep, swipes bag Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 10:20 PM Acuna went 2-for-5 with a solo homer and a stolen base in Monday's win against the Mets. Analysis: Acuna singled and stole second in the first inning before knocking a solo shot in the third. He went deep for the ninth time and stole his third bag of the year. It was the first time since September of 2023 that Acuna had a home run and a steal in the same contest. He owns a ridiculous .396/.500/.713 slash line through 122 plate appearances.
Spencer Schwellenbach Spencer Schwellenbach Fires seven innings Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 10:07 PM Schwellenbach (6-4) yielded two runs on four hits and a walk over seven innings Monday, striking out four and earning a win against the Mets. Analysis: Schwellenbach rolled through five shutout frames before Juan Soto popped a two-run shot in the sixth inning. Other than that, Schwellenbach allowed only one runner to reach scoring position. He's thrown at least seven innings in three straight outings and six of his last eight; during that span, he's produced a 3.04 ERA over 56.1 innings. Schwellenbach owns a 3.21 ERA with a 96:17 K:BB this season. He's projected for a home matchup with the Phillies this weekend.
Chris Sale Chris Sale No timetable for return Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 4:58 PM Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Monday that while the team fully anticipates Sale to pitch again this season, it won't have a timetable until it sees how the pitcher's fractured left ribcage heals, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Sale suffered the ribcage fracture while making a diving play during his start last Wednesday against the Mets and was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday. He will remain with the major-league club on its road trip because the team travels with a machine that Sale will use to help stimulate bone healing. Atlanta should have more on Sale's progress in the coming weeks.
Alex Verdugo Alex Verdugo Sitting against righty Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 3:20 PM Verdugo is absent from the lineup for Monday's game versus the Mets. Analysis: Verdugo has re-established himself as Atlanta's go-to left fielder against right-handed pitching, making seven straight starts in such situations, but he is sitting out Monday as the Mets send righty Paul Blackburn to the bump. Eli White will play left field and bat eighth.
Drake Baldwin Drake Baldwin Yielding to Murphy on Monday Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 3:18 PM Baldwin is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Mets. Analysis: Baldwin started the last two and four of the last five games, but he will get a day off in Monday's series opener. Sean Murphy is catching and batting sixth for Atlanta.
Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Crosses plate twice in loss Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 8:35 AM Acuna went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Marlins. Analysis: The 27-year-old continues to make up for lost time, after his season debut was delayed for two months while he completed his recovery from knee surgery. Acuna's hit safely in 16 of 19 June contests, slashing .409/.530/.682 during that span with five homers, two steals, nine RBI and 23 runs.