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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Nearing rehab assignment
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 4:00 PM
Manager Walt Weis said Tuesday that Acuna (hamstring) could begin a rehab assignment next week, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The 28-year-old has been on the injured list due to a hamstring strain for about a month, but he's nearing the final stage of his rehab program. Acuna won't be rejoining Atlanta before the start of the All-Star break, though he may not miss much time, if any, to begin the second half of the season. |
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Carlos Carrasco Carlos Carrasco Returns to Atlanta on MiLB deal
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 3:09 PM
Atlanta re-signed Carrasco to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports.
Analysis: Carrasco has once again re-upped with Atlanta after being removed from its 40-man roster. The veteran hurler will report to Triple-A Gwinnett. |
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Owen Murphy Owen Murphy Returns to Triple-A
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 12:18 PM
Atlanta optioned Murphy to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Analysis: The right-hander was called up Monday and made his debut in the 10th inning against the Mets, taking the loss after giving up two runs (one earned) on a hit and a hit-by-pitch with one strikeout. Murphy will now return to Gwinnett, where he has a 3.88 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 65:20 K:BB across 11 starts (60.1 innings) this year. |
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James Karinchak James Karinchak Back in big leagues
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 11:54 AM
Atlanta recalled Karinchak from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Analysis: The right-hander was optioned to Gwinnett on Friday but will quickly rejoin the MLB bullpen since Tyler Kinley was placed on the paternity list. Karinchak pitched well after being promoted from Triple-A in early June, allowing just two earned runs with a 7:4 K:BB across 8.2 innings. |
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Connor Thomas Connor Thomas Heading to majors
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 11:38 AM
Atlanta selected Thomas' contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Analysis: The left-hander made his season debut for Gwinnett in late May after completing his rehab from internal brace surgery on his elbow, and he'll now get a look in the majors. Thomas has pitched well at Triple-A with a 1.14 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 16:7 K:BB across 23.2 innings and should fill a low-leverage relief role while up with Atlanta. |
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Owen Murphy Owen Murphy Takes loss in MLB debut
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 11:35 AM
Murphy (0-1) took the loss Monday, giving up two runs (one earned) on one hit in the 10th inning as Atlanta fell 7-6 to the Mets. He struck out without walking a batter.
Analysis: Making his big-league debut in a high-pressure spot, Murphy retired Francisco Lindor and Carson Benge to begin the frame before hitting Jared Young with a pitch and serving up a two-run double to Luis Torrens. The 22-year-old right-hander is in his first full season since undergoing Tommy John surgery in June 2024, and while he's working out of the bullpen for the big club, his future is still expected to be in the rotation -- over 11 starts since a promotion to Triple-A Gwinnett at the beginning of May, Murphy's posted a 3.88 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 65:20 K:BB in 60.1 innings. |
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Ozzie Albies Ozzie Albies Bangs out two doubles Monday
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 11:29 AM
Albies went 2-for-6 with two doubles and a run scored in Monday's extra-inning loss to the Mets.
Analysis: The 29-year-old has already been voted into the NL starting lineup for the All-Star Game, but Albies isn't resting on his laurels. He's hit safely in five of six games to begin July, batting .259 (7-for-27) with a .667 SLG thanks to five doubles and two homers, to go along with three RBI and seven runs scored. |
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Tyler Kinley Tyler Kinley Moves to paternity list
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 11:26 AM
Atlanta placed Kinley on the paternity list Tuesday.
Analysis: The right-hander will step away from the team for a few days to be with his growing family. Kinley can be on the paternity list for up to three days, so he should be back with Atlanta ahead of Friday's series opener in St. Louis. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Surging into break
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 11:24 AM
Harris went 3-for-6 with a double and two RBI in Monday's extra-inning loss to the Mets.
Analysis: It's the center fielder's fourth straight multi-hit, multi-RBI performance, although Monday was the first time during that surge Harris didn't score a run of his own. He's hit safely in all six July games so far as he states his case to be added to his first career All-Star Game roster, batting .429 (12-for-28) to begin the month with two homers, five runs and 10 RBI. |
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Rowdy Tellez Rowdy Tellez Back with Atlanta on MiLB deal
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 10:38 AM
Atlanta re-signed Tellez to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: Tellez elected free agency this past weekend after being removed from Atlanta's 40-man roster, but he's now back in the organization on a new deal. The 31-year-old will give the club some experienced first-base/designated-hitter depth at Triple-A Gwinnett. |
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Hurston Waldrep Hurston Waldrep Another start coming Tuesday
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 4:20 PM
Waldrep is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Pirates in Pittsburgh, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports.
Analysis: Waldrep made his 2026 debut for Atlanta out of the bullpen before entering the rotation last week when Bryce Elder's turn was skipped. Though he fell just shy of the benchmarks for a quality start after allowing three earned runs over 5.1 innings last Thursday against the Cardinals, Waldrep will end up sticking around in the rotation while Elder slots back in as a replacement for the injured Martin Perez (forearm). Waldrep tentatively lines up for a two-start week, with his second outing expected to come Sunday in a rematch with the Cardinals on the road. |
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Jose Azocar Jose Azocar Added to roster
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 3:27 PM
Atlanta selected Azocar's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
Analysis: Azocar will give the club another right-handed-hitting outfielder while Eli White is away on paternity leave. Atlanta is not scheduled to face any lefty starting pitchers until Friday, so Azocar might not see much, if any, action before White returns later this week. |
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Jair Camargo Jair Camargo Scrubbed from 40-man roster
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 3:27 PM
Atlanta designated Camargo for assignment Monday.
Analysis: He'll give up his spot on the 40-man roster to Jose Azocar, who was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett to provide outfield depth after Eli White (personal) was placed on the paternity leave list. The 27-year-old Camargo saw action in one game with Atlanta earlier in the season but has otherwise spent the entire campaign at Gwinnett, slashing .216/.254/.305 with two home runs and four steals over 178 plate appearances. |
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Eli White Eli White Away on paternity leave
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 3:24 PM
Atlanta placed White on the paternity leave list Monday.
Analysis: By rule, White will be away for 1-to-3 days while welcoming a new addition to the family. Jose Azocar will absorb White's spot on the active roster. |
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Carlos Carrasco Carlos Carrasco Booted off 40-man roster again
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 11:33 AM
Atlanta designated Carrasco for assignment Monday.
Analysis: The transaction comes one day after Carrasco was knocked around for five runs over two innings in a loss to the Mets. Carrasco has wound up back in the organization and eventually the majors several times this season after being removed from Atlanta's 40-man roster, and it's possible that will happen again. |
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JR Ritchie JR Ritchie Returns to big club as reliever
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 11:31 AM
Atlanta recalled Ritchie from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
Analysis: One day after being optioned to Triple-A, Ritchie will rejoin Atlanta after Martin Perez exited his start in Sunday's loss to the Mets due to a forearm contusion and was moved to the 15-day injured list. Though the loss of Perez creates a need for a fifth starter, Bryce Elder is expected to slot back into the rotation during the upcoming week after having his previous turn skipped. As such, Ritchie will serve as a multi-inning option out of the Atlanta bullpen for the team's final seven games before the All-Star break, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. |
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Martin Perez Martin Perez Move to IL made official
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 11:29 AM
Atlanta placed Perez on the 15-day injured list Monday due to a left forearm contusion.
Analysis: Perez exited his start in Sunday's loss to the Mets after being struck in the pitching arm by a line drive. An X-ray and CT scan cleared Perez of any broken bones, but the southpaw will receive at least a couple weeks of down time to overcome soreness. |
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Receives first big-league promotion
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 11:26 AM
Atlanta selected Murphy's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
Analysis: The 22-year-old Murphy has made 16 starts this season between Double-A Columbus and Gwinnett, registering a 4.44 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 92:38 K:BB over 81 innings. Murphy has never made a relief appearance in professional ball, but Atlanta is expected to deploy him as a long man out of the bullpen to begin his time in the majors, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. |
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Mauricio Dubon Mauricio Dubon Three hits in loss to Mets
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 9:48 AM
Dubon went 3-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI in Monday's loss to the Mets.
Analysis: All three knocks were singles, and Dubon has hit safely in 11 of the last 13 games, producing a .367/.436/.571 slash line with two homers, one steal, six RBI and 12 runs over that stretch. The veteran utility player has started six straight contests in left field, and that might be his regular defensive home until Ronald Acuna (hamstring) returns after the All-Star break. |
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Drake Baldwin Drake Baldwin Belts 15th homer
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 9:41 AM
Baldwin went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and a second run scored in Sunday's loss to the Mets.
Analysis: Eleven of the game's 19 runs were scored in the ninth inning, and Baldwin had the biggest blow in the frame when he launched his 15th homer of the season, and first career grand slam, off Huascar Brazoban. The blast snapped a 15-game power drought in which Baldwin had gone just 4-for-58 (.069) with zero extra-base hits or RBI while striking out 21 times, following his mid-June return from an oblique strain. |
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