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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Pops pinch-hit homer Friday
Sat, May 2, 2026, 9:31 AM
Harris (quadriceps) slugged a two-run homer in his only plate appearance during Friday's win over the Rockies.
Analysis: The 25-year-old began the game on the bench, but Harris pinch hit for Jorge Mateo in the ninth inning and clubbed a Juan Mejia sweeper over the right-field fence to break a 6-6 tie. It was Harris' seventh long ball of the season, and Harris having been used as a pinch hitter the last two games is a good sign he might avoid an IL stint and return to defensive duties fairly soon. |
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Carlos Carrasco Carlos Carrasco Back with Atlanta
Sat, May 2, 2026, 9:30 AM
Atlanta selected Carrasco's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
Analysis: Carrasco elected free agency after clearing waivers Friday, but he seems to have re-signed with Atlanta and will now join the big-league bullpen, replacing Anthony Molina. Carrasco pitched a shutout inning during his lone big-league appearance this year and owns a 1.71 ERA through 21 frames in Triple-A. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. On base three times in win
Sat, May 2, 2026, 9:26 AM
Acuna went 2-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's win over the Rockies.
Analysis: The star outfielder produced his third multi-hit performance in the last five games as he continues to tease a breakout. Acuna hasn't gone on a prolonged hot streak yet in 2026, slashing .248/.360/.376 with two homers, nine RBI and 16 runs in 33 games, but seven steals in 11 attempts is at least a strong sign his knees are feeling 100 percent healthy. |
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Anthony Molina Anthony Molina Sent back to Gwinnett
Sat, May 2, 2026, 9:24 AM
Atlanta optioned Molina to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
Analysis: Molina pitched two shutout innings after being selected to the active roster Friday and will now be sent back to the minors in favor of Carlos Carrasco. Molina will keep his spot on the 40-man roster, however, keeping the door open for him to return to Atlanta at some point. |
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Matt Olson Matt Olson Slugs homer No. 10
Sat, May 2, 2026, 9:23 AM
Olson went 1-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's win over the Rockies.
Analysis: The first baseman took Jose Quintana deep in the fourth inning to get Atlanta on the board and spark a comeback from an early 6-0 deficit. It was Olson's 10th homer of the season, one back of National League leader Kyle Schwarber, and five of them have come in the last 11 games -- a stretch in which he's slashing .333/.388/.762 with 11 runs and 13 RBI. |
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Didier Fuentes Didier Fuentes Earns win in relief Friday
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:26 AM
Fuentes (1-0) earned the win in relief Friday against the Rockies after tossing a scoreless eighth inning. He did not record a walk or a strikeout.
Analysis: Fuentes allowed a baserunner when he plunked Tyler Freeman, but that would be the only threat in an inning in which he had some issues finding the strike zone -- he tossed only eight of his 15 pitches for strikes. Fuentes has looked good overall since returning from Triple-A Gwinnett, posting back-to-back scoreless and hitless appearances with a 1:1 K:BB through three frames. |
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Grant Holmes Grant Holmes Subpar showing in no-decision
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:22 AM
Holmes didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Rockies, allowing six runs (five earned) on seven hits and three walks across five innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: This was far from Holmes' best outing, though the expectations weren't very high considering the disadvantage that Coors Field represents from a pitching perspective. The reality is that Holmes has been trending in the wrong direction, as he has just one quality start over his last four outings. During that stretch, the right-hander has a 5.95 ERA and 1.53 WHIP with a 15:9 K:BB across 19.2 innings. He's scheduled to make his next start on the road against the Mariners next week. |
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Robert Suarez Robert Suarez Picks up fourth save
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:15 AM
Suarez earned the save Friday against the Rockies, allowing one hit and striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Suarez entered the game with a two-run lead after Atlanta scored two runs in the top of the ninth, and he needed 17 pitches (12 strikes) to get the job done. Even though Suarez gave up a one-out single to Brenton Doyle, he closed the door by retiring Edouard Julien and Mickey Moniak. Suarez has gone 4-for-4 in save chances this season and should continue to have elite fantasy upside as long as Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) remains on the injured list. Suarez has a spotless 0.00 ERA and 0.67 WHIP with a 6:1 K:BB in his last six innings and six appearances. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Remaining on bench Friday
Fri, May 1, 2026, 4:06 PM
Harris is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports.
Analysis: The 25-year-old outfielder is sitting for a second straight game Friday after also missing one contest last week due quadriceps tightness. A trip to the injured list could be in store for Harris if the injury doesn't show improvement soon. Mauricio Dubon is picking up a start in center field Friday, opening up shortstop for Jorge Mateo. |
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Anthony Molina Anthony Molina Contract selected
Fri, May 1, 2026, 8:56 AM
Atlanta selected Molina's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.
Analysis: Molina has thrown 14 innings this season with Gwinnett, posting a 4.50 ERA and 10:4 K:BB. The 24-year-old is capable of handling multiple innings out of the bullpen, which could be helpful as Atlanta heads to Coors Field this weekend. |
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Hunter Stratton Hunter Stratton Recalled from Triple-A
Fri, May 1, 2026, 8:55 AM
Atlanta recalled Stratton from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.
Analysis: Stratton holds a 4.50 ERA and 18:9 K:BB over 12 innings out of the Gwinnett bullpen this season. The 29-year-old will give Atlanta a fresh bullpen arm as it heads into a weekend series in Colorado. |
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Jose Suarez Jose Suarez Scrubbed from 40-man roster
Fri, May 1, 2026, 8:53 AM
Atlanta designated Suarez for assignment Friday.
Analysis: Suarez has struck out 21 batters over 16.1 innings in a long relief role, but he's also walked 12 while putting up a 6.61 ERA and 2.08 WHIP. The left-hander will likely clear waivers, and he would have the ability to elect free agency at that point. |
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Joel Payamps Joel Payamps DFA'd by Atlanta
Fri, May 1, 2026, 8:50 AM
Atlanta designated Payamps for assignment Friday.
Analysis: Payamps had collected an 8.22 ERA and 9:4 K:BB over his first 7.2 innings this season. The 32-year-old reliever is a safe bet to pass through waivers, and if that happens he would have the ability to elect free agency. |
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Eli White Eli White Back in center field Thursday
Fri, May 1, 2026, 8:39 AM
White got the start in center field and went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Thursday's loss to the Tigers.
Analysis: The 31-year-old was back in the starting lineup with Michael Harris still bothered by a quadriceps issue that will limit him to DH duties in the short term and could result in an IL stint. Since Harris was originally injured April 23, White has appeared in six of Atlanta's last seven games, going 3-for-17 (.176) with one homer, three runs and three RBI. |
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Jorge Mateo Jorge Mateo Gets start in Thursday's loss
Fri, May 1, 2026, 8:35 AM
Mateo got the start at shortstop Thursday and went 0-for-2 before being pinch-hit for by Mike Yastrzemski in a loss to the Tigers.
Analysis: Mateo has seen sporadic playing time to begin the season, slashing .267/.313/.400 through 32 plate appearances over 17 games with one homer and two steals, but the 30-year-old utility player could see some extra work in the short term. Mauricio Dubon has been the primary shortstop for Atlanta so far, but he could see more work in the outfield with Michael Harris (quadriceps) currently limited to DH duties if he manages to avoid an IL stint, and Yastrzemski delivering a career-worst .555 OPS in his first 100 PAs of 2026. Mateo's window for fantasy value is likely to be a short one, however, with Ha-Seong Kim (finger) having begun a rehab stint this week and aiming for a mid-May season debut. |
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Bryce Elder Bryce Elder Impressive again in no-decision
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 2:56 PM
Elder did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Tigers, allowing a run on six hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: It was another strong showing from Elder, who held Detroit off the board for his first five innings. The right-hander has turned in three straight quality starts, lowering his ERA to a sparkling 1.88 with a 1.05 WHIP and 36:13 K:BB across seven outings (43 innings). Elder will look to keep rolling in his next start, tentatively scheduled for next week on the road in Seattle. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Quad issue could force IL stint
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 2:42 PM
Harris could need a trip to the 10-day injured list if he doesn't experience improvement with his left quadriceps tightness, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Harris had to miss a game last week after his quad tightened up on him, and it appears the leg issue was the reason for his absence from Thursday's lineup versus the Tigers, as well. Atlanta hopes to be able to use Harris as its designated hitter during its nine-game road trip that begins Friday, but the club might opt to IL him instead if he's not feeling better. If Harris has to miss time, Eli White would be in line for regular reps in center field. |
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Sean Murphy Sean Murphy Poised to return early next week
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 2:33 PM
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Thursday that Murphy (hip) will likely rejoin the club for its series early next week in Seattle, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Murphy got a late start to the season after having hip surgery last September, but he's nearly ready to break back into the Atlanta lineup. The veteran catcher has yet to get rolling offensively on his rehab assignment, going 5-for-32 with a 2:8 BB:K. He feels healthy, though, and is slated to catch all nine innings in back-to-back games with Triple-A Gwinnett before being activated. Murphy should handle the lion's share of starts at designated hitter for Atlanta and will also be worked in behind the plate as the team's No. 2 catcher. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Idle for series finale
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 10:04 AM
Harris is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: Though he was in the lineup for Wednesday's 4-3 win while lefty Tarik Skubal started for Detroit, Harris will move to the bench for Thursday's series finale while the Tigers send another southpaw (Framber Valdez) to the hill. Eli White will step in for Harris in center field and will bat ninth. |
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Reynaldo Lopez Reynaldo Lopez Nabs win in relief
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 8:54 AM
Lopez (2-1) picked up the win Wednesday over the Tigers, striking out two batters in two perfect innings of relief.
Analysis: The right-hander breezed through the eighth and ninth innings on just 17 pitches (12 strikes) and got rewarded when Matt Olson launched a walk-off homer. It was Lopez's first relief appearance since losing his spot in the rotation, but he wasn't showing increased velocity in his new role -- he topped out at 93.6 mph with his fastball Wednesday -- and he figures to be in the bullpen for a while. With Spencer Strider (oblique) set to come off the IL this weekend and rookie JR Ritchie making a good impression since his promotion, there's simply no room for Lopez in Atlanta's rotation right now. |
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