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Mike Yastrzemski Mike Yastrzemski Sitting for first game of day
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 12:02 PM
Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Mets.
Analysis: Lefty Sean Manaea is on the bump for the Mets for the first game of the day, so the left-handed-hitting Yastrzemski will retreat to the bench. Expect Yastrzemski to return to the starting nine for the nightcap, when right-hander Christian Scott will toe the rubber for New York. |
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Jim Jarvis Jim Jarvis Idle for first game of twin bill
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 12:00 PM
Jarvis is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Mets.
Analysis: Mauricio Dubon will get the nod at shortstop in place of the left-handed-hitting Jarvis, who will head to the bench while lefty Sean Manaea takes the hill for the Mets in the first game of the day. Jarvis will likely be back in the starting nine to face off against Mets righty Christian Scott in the nightcap. |
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Flashing power at Single-A
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 8:52 AM
Essenburg went 3-for-3 with two walks, three home runs and five RBI for Single-A Augusta on Tuesday.
Analysis: The 19-year-old has gone yard in three straight games, and through 56 contests at Single-A in his first pro season he's launched 14 long balls while compiling a .278/.418/.550 slash line. Essenburg still has some holes in his swing and has a 32.7 percent strikeout rate, but his power is legit and considering that he's now focused solely on hitting after being a two-way player in high school, improvement in that area could come quickly -- over 10 games since minor-league play resumed after the All-Star break, he's dropped his K rate to 21.3 percent while homering seven times. |
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AJ Smith-Shawver AJ Smith-Shawver Activated ahead of start Wednesday
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 8:35 AM
Atlanta activated Smith-Shawver (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Smith-Shawver will start the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Mets in what will be his first outing in the majors since he underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2025. The right-hander looked sharp in five rehab starts, collecting a 1.53 ERA and 21:5 K:BB over 17.2 innings. Smith-Shawver threw 86 pitches in his final rehab outing with Triple-A Gwinnett last Thursday, so he should be capable of working long enough in Wednesday's start to qualify for a win. He's not currently scheduled for any additional starts with Atlanta, but Smith-Shawver could force his way into the club's immediate plans if he pitches well Wednesday. |
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Kyle Farmer Kyle Farmer Returns to Atlanta on MiLB deal
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 3:40 PM
Atlanta re-signed Farmer to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports.
Analysis: Farmer was released by Atlanta one week ago but has returned to the organization on a new deal. The veteran utility player has slashed .247/.306/.387 over parts of 10 major-league seasons. |
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Elieser Hernandez Elieser Hernandez Back in majors with Atlanta
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 3:21 PM
Atlanta re-signed Hernandez to a one-year contract Tuesday.
Analysis: Hernandez elected free agency after being booted off Atlanta's 40-man roster this past weekend, but he's now rejoined the big-league bullpen. The righty will be available in long relief. |
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Connor Thomas Connor Thomas Optioned to Triple-A
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 3:19 PM
Atlanta optioned Thomas to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Analysis: The move comes one day after Thomas was bludgeoned for 11 runs over 2.2 innings in a 78-pitch relief outing versus the Mets. His spot on the roster will be absorbed by Elieser Hernandez. |
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AJ Smith-Shawver AJ Smith-Shawver Will start first game of twin bill
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 2:50 PM
Smith-Shawver (elbow) is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list to start the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Smith-Shawver had been slated for one more rehab start, but Atlanta will have him make his 2026 debut with the big club instead after a rainout Tuesday created a doubleheader Wednesday. The right-hander has been excellent in five rehab outings, posting a 1.53 ERA and 21:5 K:BB over 17.2 innings. Smith-Shawver went four frames and threw 77 pitches in his last rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett last Thursday, so he will likely have a somewhat truncated workload versus the Mets. He'll be making his first start in the majors since he underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2025. |
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Chris Sale Chris Sale Game postponed Tuesday
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 12:39 PM
Sale won't pitch as scheduled Tuesday against the Mets since the game was postponed due to forecasted inclement weather.
Analysis: The contest will be made up via a doubleheader Wednesday, with Sale likely to start one of those contests. In two starts since the All-Star break, the veteran left-hander has given up just three runs on seven hits with a 17:1 K:BB across 13 innings. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Collects hit in return
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:37 AM
Acuna went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Monday's loss to the Mets.
Analysis: Making his return from a seven-week absence due to a hamstring strain, Acuna slotted back in as Atlanta's leadoff hitter and laced a single off Zac Thornton in his first trip to the plate before coming around to score on an Ozzie Albies knock. Acuna has had a disappointing, injury-plagued season so far, and through 54 games he's managed a .251/.371/.417 slash line with seven homers, 15 steals, 22 RBI and 32 runs. |
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Martin Perez Martin Perez Completes five frames Monday
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 10:52 PM
Perez allowed three runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out four batters over five innings in a no-decision against the Mets on Monday.
Analysis: Perez was tormented by Francisco Lindor, who accounted for all of the scoring against him with an RBI triple and a two-run homer. The veteran lefty gave up plenty of traffic beyond those two hits but otherwise kept Atlanta in the hunt until the Mets exploded for 11 runs after his departure. Perez worked up to 87 pitches in his five frames, up from the 75 pitches and four innings he logged last Wednesday in his first start back from a stint on the 15-day IL due to a forearm injury. He seems to be fully recovered from that issue and is scheduled to make his next start at home versus Washington. |
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Elieser Hernandez Elieser Hernandez Remaining with Atlanta
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 10:49 PM
Hernandez was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
Analysis: Hernandez, who was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Saturday, will report to Triple-A after clearing waivers. He'll serve as organizational depth while playing for the Stripers. |
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Mike Yastrzemski Mike Yastrzemski On bench against lefty
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 4:46 PM
Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Yastrzemski will be on the bench against Mets southpaw Zac Thornton in the series opener, but he should be able to hold down a regular spot in the lineup versus right-handed pitching moving forward. After coming off the injured list last Tuesday, Yastrzemski made five starts -- all against righties -- in Atlanta's ensuing six games and went 2-for-13 with a walk. |
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Dominic Smith Dominic Smith Could lose playing time vs. RHPs
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 4:42 PM
Smith is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Smith will retreat to the bench while the Mets send a lefty starter (Zac Thornton) to the bump Monday, but Smith will likely be headed for a reduction in playing time against right-handed pitching, too. With Atlanta welcoming Ronald Acuna (hamstring) back from the injured list Monday, Mike Yastrzemski could end up seeing most of his playing time at designated hitter, which would leave Smith as an odd man out of the lineup. Smith has been serviceable against righties with a 103 wRC+ on the season, but he's produced an underwhelming overall batting line of .220/.316/.300 over 18 games in July. |
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Dylan Lee Dylan Lee Collects hold No. 20
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 11:56 AM
Lee struck out one and gave up a solo home run in one inning of relief Sunday to record his 20th hold of the season in an extra-innings win over the Orioles.
Analysis: Atlanta's staff had a shutout going until Lee served up a homer to Pete Alonso in the eighth inning, but they didn't lose the lead until Raisel Iglesias blew the save in the ninth. Lee has been tagged for at least one run in four of his last five appearances, but even after that skid he still sports a 2.27 ERA on the season, along with a 0.76 WHIP and 60:8 K:BB over 47.2 innings, and he remains the top left-handed option in manager Walt Weiss' bullpen. |
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Dominic Smith Dominic Smith Three hits against O's
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 11:53 AM
Smith went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Sunday's extra-innings win over the Orioles.
Analysis: The veteran slugger gave Atlanta a 2-0 lead with RBI singles in the second and fourth innings in an eventual 11-inning victory. It was Smith's first multi-hit performance since June 19, and over 57 plate appearances in July he's managed just a .220/.316/.300 slash line with one homer and nine RBI. Ronald Acuna's return from the IL on Monday will crowd Atlanta's playing time picture even further, and Smith seems likely to lose at-bats against right-handed pitching to Mike Yastrzemski, who is set to get more action at DH rather than in a corner outfield spot. |
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Hurston Waldrep Hurston Waldrep Shelved at Triple-A
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 11:50 AM
Triple-A Gwinnett placed Waldrep (arm) on the 7-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Waldrep's move to the IL came just two days after he noticed a dip in velocity during a three-inning start versus Toledo. Specifics regarding Waldrep's injury remain vague, with Atlanta manager Walt Weiss merely noting that the right-hander experienced some arm discomfort during his most recent outing at Triple-A. Waldrep had coughed up 10 earned runs on 13 hits and 10 walks over 10.2 innings in three appearances (two starts) for Atlanta before he was demoted to Triple-A on July 10. |
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Drake Baldwin Drake Baldwin On base five times in Sunday's win
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 11:46 AM
Baldwin went 2-for-3 with three walks in Sunday's extra-innings win over the Orioles.
Analysis: Baltimore wanted nothing to do with Baldwin after he singled in his first two trips to the plate in an eventual 11-inning win for Atlanta. The 25-year-old backstop has hit safely in five straight games, and over 10 contests since returning from his first All-Star Game appearance, he's delivered a sizzling .436/.542/.821 slash line with five homers, a steal, nine runs and 10 RBI. |
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Brewer Hicklen Brewer Hicklen Demoted to Triple-A
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 10:27 AM
Atlanta optioned Hicklen to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
Analysis: Hicklen has gone 7-for-19 during his limited chances with the big club, but he hasn't played much lately and his reps would have dipped further with Ronald Acuna coming off the injured list. The 30-year-old will report to Gwinnett, where he will see more regular playing time. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Reinstated from injured list
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 10:20 AM
Atlanta activated Acuna (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: Acuna has been cleared to return to action after missing more than a month with a left hamstring strain. He split time between right field and designated hitter while on a rehab assignment, but Atlanta plans for Acuna to go back to being its everyday right fielder. |
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