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Spencer Schwellenbach Spencer Schwellenbach Likely to have full-season limitations Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 2:36 PM GM Alex Anthopoulos said Sunday that Schwellenbach (elbow) should return to Atlanta's rotation next year, though the organization won't be counting on him to fill that role across the full season, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. Analysis: Schwellenbach spent the entire 2026 campaign on the injured list, first undergoing surgery in February to have bone spurs removed from his right elbow before having another procedure in August to repair a fracture in the same elbow that dated back to last year. The 26-year-old's availability for the start of the 2027 campaign is in question as he works his way back from the latter surgery, and he could also have some workload limitations while coming off a lost season.
Spencer Strider Spencer Strider Likely limited in 2027 Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 1:55 PM Atlanta general manager Alex Anthopoulos said Sunday that Strider (elbow) will be a rotation option in 2027, but the organization doesn't plan to count on him to be able to fill that role across the full-season schedule, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. Analysis: The right-hander struggled in his return from internal brace surgery during 2025 with a 4.45 ERA in 23 regular-season starts, and he made just eight appearances this year due to oblique and elbow issues. Strider landed on the IL in mid-June due to elbow inflammation and missed the rest of the season, but he resumed throwing in August and should enter spring training in decent shape health-wise. However, his injuries and limited availability the past three years have resulted in Atlanta tempering its expectations for him in 2027.
Didier Fuentes Didier Fuentes Prepping as starter for 2027 Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 1:14 PM General manager Alex Anthopoulos said Sunday that Fuentes will enter spring training as a starting pitcher and could be transitioned to a relief role, if needed, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports. Analysis: Atlanta had a similar plan for the right-hander in 2026, and he ended up working out of the bullpen to stellar results. Fuentes made 58 appearances during the regular season, recording thee saves and 17 holds with a 2.45 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 92:21 K:BB across 73.1 innings during his first full MLB campaign. He was also a key contributor in the playoffs, allowing three runs on five hits with a 5:2 K:BB over seven innings.
Danny Young Danny Young Contract selected Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 5:52 PM Atlanta selected Young's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports. Analysis: Young allowed 11 earned runs in just 12.1 innings with Atlanta during the regular season, but he'll return to the 40-man roster as the team enters the offseason. Luke Williams was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
Luke Williams Luke Williams Designated for assignment Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 5:50 PM Atlanta designated Williams for assignment Friday, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports. Analysis: Williams spent nearly all of the regular season in the minors but joined Atlanta's roster for the postseason. He was unable to appear in a game before Atlanta's elimination and will now be pushed back off the 40-man roster in favor of Danny Young.
Tyler Mahle Tyler Mahle Handed tough loss in Game 4 Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 10:39 PM Mahle took the loss in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Wednesday, giving up two runs (one earned) on three hits with four strikeouts and a walk over 6.1 innings. Analysis: Los Angeles scored its first run during the second inning on a dropped pop fly, and Mahle otherwise shut down a high-powered offense until it scratched across another run in the seventh. The right-hander allowed just two earned runs across 13.1 frames in his two playoff appearances, continuing a strong second half that saw him post a 1.99 ERA in nine starts after being acquired by Atlanta at the trade deadline. That surge will benefit Mahle immensely when he hits free agency during the offseason.
Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Back in right field after clean MRI Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 2:25 PM Acuna underwent an MRI on his right knee after Tuesday's NLDS Game 3 loss to the Dodgers, which came back negative, Jesus Cano of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Acuna experienced lingering soreness in the knee after tweaking it on a stolen base in Sunday's Game 2 win for Atlanta. He was deployed at designated hitter in Game 3, but Acuna is back in right field for Game 4 after imaging returned clean. Drake Baldwin will slot in at DH on Wednesday, while Sean Murphy will do the catching.
Ha-Seong Kim Ha-Seong Kim Taking seat for Game 4 Wed, Oct 7, 2026, 2:19 PM Kim is not in the lineup Wednesday for Game 4 of the NLDS versus the Dodgers. Analysis: Kim started at shortstop in Games 1 and 3, but he will depart the lineup in Game 4 for the second time in the series. The 30-year-old infielder is 0-for-5 with a 2:3 BB:K so far this postseason, and he made an error in Atlanta's Game 3 loss. Mauricio Dubon will occupy shortstop as Atlanta tries to even the series.
Sean Murphy Sean Murphy Scratched from lineup Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 3:39 PM Murphy was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's NLDS Game 3 against the Dodgers, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. Analysis: Murphy had been slated to start at designated hitter, but Atlanta has opted to shift Ronald Acuna to DH as he deals with some knee soreness. Lane Thomas will enter the lineup and play right field in Murphy's place.
Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Playing with knee soreness Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 3:37 PM Acuna is starting at designated hitter rather than in right field in Tuesday's ALDS Game 3 versus the Dodgers due to a sore right knee, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. Analysis: Acuna remains sore after banging up his knee on a slide Sunday in Game 2, so Atlanta will ease the stress on him a bit by inserting him into the DH slot. Lane Thomas will patrol right field for Atlanta. Acuna is 2-for-9 with two runs scored and a stolen base in the first two games of the series.
Tyler Mahle Tyler Mahle Puts abdominal issue behind him Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 2:10 PM Mahle revealed Tuesday that the abdominal pull he suffered prior to his Game 2 against the Phillies in the NL Wild Card Series is no longer an issue, Grant McAuley of the Marietta Daily Journal reports. Analysis: Mahle felt a tug in his abdominal area while warming up in the bullpen before the game. However, the hurler said he didn't feel soreness during the outing when he tossed seven innings of one-run ball, nor did he feel anything during a recent bullpen session. Mahle is scheduled to start Game 4 of the NLDS versus the Dodgers on Wednesday.
Mike Yastrzemski Mike Yastrzemski Exiting starting nine Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 1:17 PM Yastrzemski is absent from the lineup Tuesday for Game 3 of the NLDS against the Dodgers. Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Yastrzemski didn't start the first two games of the series versus lefty hurlers, and he will remain out of the lineup for Game 3 even though righty Yoshinobu Yamamoto is toeing the rubber. Mauricio Dubon will play left field, and Ha-Seong Kim will handle shortstop for Atlanta.
Chris Sale Chris Sale Lined up for Game 3 Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 1:50 PM Sale is expected to start Game 3 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Tuesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. Analysis: The veteran left-hander made a surprise appearance out of the bullpen to close out the Phillies in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series on Thursday, which will end up pushing back his first start of the NLDS. Sale covered 7.2 frames between his two wild-card appearances versus Philadelphia, striking out 12 with three runs allowed on five hits and one walk.
Ray Kerr Ray Kerr Serving as opener again Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 1:14 PM Kerr will start Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Sunday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. Analysis: The left-hander served as the opener in Game 3 of the wild-card series versus the Phillies, and he pitched well with just one hit and one walk allowed across 3.1 scoreless frames. Kerr ended up working longer than the expected bulk reliever Grant Holmes, and Atlanta could have a similar game plan Sunday.
Dylan Dodd Dylan Dodd Opening Game 1 of NLDS Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 12:31 PM Dodd will serve as the opening pitcher Saturday during Game 1 of Atlanta's National League Division Series against the Dodgers, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. Analysis: Atlanta will rely on its bullpen to get through the opening game of the NLDS, and it will be up to Dodd to shut down the top of the Dodgers' lineup. The 28-year-old lefty was one of Atlanta's top bullpen arms in the regular season, turning in a 2.54 ERA and 0.91 WHIP alongside a 53:14 K:BB across 49.2 innings.
Lane Thomas Lane Thomas Included on NLDS roster Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 12:17 PM Thomas (side) is listed on Atlanta's roster for its National League Division Series against the Dodgers Analysis: Out since mid-September with an intercostal strain, Thomas began taking batting practice during Atlanta's wild-card series against the Phillies and is now feeling well enough to return to action in the NLDS. Atlanta is set to match up against left-handers Tarik Skubal and Blake Snell during the first two games of the series, so having Thomas' right-handed bat available could prove to be valuable early on.
Lane Thomas Lane Thomas Chance to be on NLDS roster Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 12:17 PM Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Friday that Thomas (intercostal) is a candidate to be added to the roster for the NLDS, Harrison Smajovits of SI.com reports. Analysis: Thomas has been shelved since mid-September with a left intercostal strain, but he took pregame batting practice before Thursday's win over the Phillies and has responded well to treatment. With the bevy of left-handers available for the Dodgers, the right-handed-hitting Thomas is a good bet to join the Atlanta roster for the NLDS.
Martin Perez Martin Perez Ruled out through NLDS Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 12:14 PM Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Friday that Perez (back) will not be available for the NLDS against the Dodgers, Aiden Stepansky of MLB.com reports. Analysis: Perez isn't eligible to return from his lower-back inflammation until Game 3 of the NLDS on Tuesday, but he will not be activated at any point during the series. It's possible the lefty is an option for the NLCS, should Atlanta advance, though it's unclear whether Perez has done any throwing since the injury.
Bryce Elder Bryce Elder Will not return for NLDS Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 12:10 PM Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Friday that Elder (knee) will not be available for the NLDS against the Dodgers, Aiden Stepansky of MLB.com reports. Analysis: Elder underwent arthroscopic right knee surgery less than a month ago. He progressed to live batting practice Monday and could be in play if Atlanta advances to the NLCS, but the club doesn't feel he's ready to contribute just yet. Elder posted a 4.11 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 121:49 K:BB over 149 innings covering 26 starts for Atlanta this season.
Chris Sale Chris Sale Availability this weekend TBD Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 12:08 PM Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Friday that Sale starting NLDS Game 2 versus the Dodgers on Sunday is "still on the table" after Sale threw 1.1 scoreless innings Thursday to close out the wild-card series win over the Phillies, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Sale threw 21 pitches Thursday, and Weiss cautioned Friday regarding the lefty that the club is "gonna err on the side of giving him (time to rest) if it's even close." It seems Weiss' preference would be to hold Sale back for Game 3 in Atlanta on Tuesday, but it would not be a surprise if the left-hander talks his way into a start Sunday.