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Dominic Smith Dominic Smith Smashes three-run homer
Wed, May 20, 2026, 9:57 PM
Smith went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 9-1 win over Miami.
Analysis: Smith snapped a long homer drought Wednesday, as his last long ball came over a month ago during the April 17 win in Philadelphia. The 30-year-old journeyman has found a home in 2026 as Atlanta's primary designated hitter, but he does routinely sit versus left-handed pitching. Through 98 at-bats (39 games), Smith is hitting a torrid .337 with nine extra-base hits, 22 RBI and 15 runs scored. |
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Chris Sale Chris Sale Dominance continues in win
Wed, May 20, 2026, 9:51 PM
Sale (7-3) earned the win Wednesday against Miami, allowing one run on four hits and no walks in seven innings. He struck out eight.
Analysis: The All-Star southpaw found himself in peak form again Wednesday, generating 18 whiffs en route to fanning at least seven in his sixth consecutive start. Remarkably, Sale has now spun at least six frames while yielding one earned run or zero in eight of his 10 outings on the year as well. He'll take a career-best 1.89 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 72:14 K:BB over 62 innings into his next appearance, which tentatively lines up to come in Boston against the Red Sox. |
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Ha-Seong Kim Ha-Seong Kim Resting Wednesday
Wed, May 20, 2026, 2:04 PM
Kim is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Mauricio Dubon will draw the start at shortstop while Kim heads to the bench for the second time since being activated from the 10-day injured list May 11. Through his first seven games with Atlanta, Kim has gone 2-for-23 (.087 average) with a 3:5 BB:K, two runs and one RBI. |
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Jose Azocar Jose Azocar DFA'd by Atlanta
Wed, May 20, 2026, 12:42 PM
Atlanta designated Azocar for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: Atlanta reinstated Eli White (concussion) from the 7-day injured list, with Azocar giving up his spot on the active roster to facilitate the move. Azocar has logged 16 plate appearances with Atlanta on the season, slashing .333/.375/.467 with a stolen base and a run. |
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Eli White Eli White Returns from concussion IL
Wed, May 20, 2026, 12:38 PM
Atlanta activated White from the 7-day concussion injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: White missed a little more than a week of action while recovering from concussion symptoms, but he'll skip a rehab assignment and go directly back onto the big-league roster. The 31-year-old will serve as an extra outfielder for Atlanta and will see some playing time against left-handed pitching. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Scores three times in return
Tue, May 19, 2026, 10:19 PM
Acuna went 1-for-4 with two walks, a double and three runs scored in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Marlins.
Analysis: Making his return from a hamstring strain that sidelined him May 2, Acuna got the start at DH and made an impact as the leadoff hitter. The superstar outfielder had been showing signs of heating up prior to getting hurt, slashing .276/.394/.397 over his prior 16 games with four doubles and a homer, but with Drake Baldwin (oblique) now on the shelf, Atlanta may need Acuna to find his power stroke quickly. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Big day in Tuesday's win
Tue, May 19, 2026, 10:08 PM
Harris went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Marlins.
Analysis: The center fielder took Andrew Nardi deep in the sixth inning for a solo shot that tied the game at 4-4, before Atlanta broke it open late. The long ball was Harris' ninth of the season while the steal was his third, and through 46 contests he's slashing .291/.319/.494 with 19 runs and 26 RBI. |
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Matt Olson Matt Olson Drives in three in Miami
Tue, May 19, 2026, 10:05 PM
Olson went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double and three RBI in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Marlins.
Analysis: The first baseman helped break the game open with a two-run single in the eighth inning. It was Olson's first multi-hit, multi-RBI performance since May 9, and on the season he's slashing .283/.364/.594 with 14 homers, 36 runs and 41 RBI -- tying him for second in the majors in the latter category with the Dodgers' Andy Pages, one behind the Marlins' Liam Hicks. |
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Mauricio Dubon Mauricio Dubon Three hits in Tuesday's win
Tue, May 19, 2026, 10:01 PM
Dubon went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Marlins.
Analysis: The veteran super-utility player got the start in left field and hit second behind a returning Ronald Acuna, and Dubon took advantage of the prime placement. The performance snapped a 2-for-23 skid over his prior six games, and on the season he's slashing .256/.312/.395 with three homers, 20 runs and 26 RBI in 46 contests. Even with Ha-Seong Kim back in action as the starting shortstop as well, Dubon could retain a near-everyday role given his defensive versatility. |
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Martin Perez Martin Perez Fans career-high 10
Tue, May 19, 2026, 9:38 PM
Perez didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Marlins, giving up four runs on five hits and two walks over five innings, He struck out 10.
Analysis: Moving back into the rotation after JR Ritchie was sent back down to Triple-A Gwinnett, Perez got ambushed by Miami for three runs in the bottom of the first inning, but he kept his focus and wound up setting a new career high in strikeouts while firing 55 of 78 pitches for strikes. The veteran southpaw sports a 2.85 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 38:13 K:BB through 41 innings over 10 appearances (six starts), and he'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, which lines up to come at home this weekend against the Nationals. |
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Drake Baldwin Drake Baldwin Diagnosed with Grade 1 strain
Tue, May 19, 2026, 6:51 PM
Baldwin was diagnosed with a Grade 1 right oblique strain Tuesday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
Analysis: Baldwin landed on the injured list earlier Tuesday with an oblique strain, and now that he's been confirmed to be dealing with a relatively mild injury, he may not need much more than a minimum stay on the IL. With Sean Murphy (finger) also on the shelf, Atlanta will use a combination of Sandy Leon and Chadwick Tromp behind the dish until Baldwin returns. |
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Drake Baldwin Drake Baldwin Headed back to Atlanta for MRI
Tue, May 19, 2026, 1:14 PM
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said that Baldwin (oblique) returned to Atlanta on Tuesday to undergo an MRI, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Baldwin was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier Tuesday with a right oblique strain, but he and the club won't know how severe the strain is until the imaging comes back. That information should be available later Tuesday or Wednesday, and at that point a timetable for Baldwin should come into focus. With Baldwin and Sean Murphy (finger) shelved, Atlanta is using a combination of Sandy Leon and Chadwick Tromp at catcher. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Back in lineup at DH on Tuesday
Tue, May 19, 2026, 12:25 PM
Acuna will start at designated hitter and bat leadoff in Tuesday's game versus the Marlins.
Analysis: Acuna was activated from the injured list ahead of Monday's series opener but did not play in the contest. He's back in there Tuesday and could be limited to DH duty for a bit as he returns from a hamstring strain. Jose Azocar is in right field for Atlanta on Tuesday. |
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Hurston Waldrep Hurston Waldrep Responding well to bullpen sessions
Tue, May 19, 2026, 12:15 PM
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said May 13 that Waldrep (elbow) has felt fine since he began throwing bullpen sessions earlier in the month, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Though Waldrep has made good progress in his recovery from the arthroscopic procedure he underwent Feb. 23 to remove loose bodies from his right elbow, Weiss noted that the 24-year-old hurler isn't far along enough in his throwing program for Atlanta to establish a definitive timeline for his return. A clearer target date for Waldrep should become available once he advances to facing hitters. After he reaches that step, Waldrep will then head out on what's expected to be a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment before he gets activated from the 15-day injured list. |
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Victor Mederos Victor Mederos Recalled from Triple-A
Tue, May 19, 2026, 10:23 AM
Atlanta recalled Mederos from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Analysis: Mederos will give Atlanta some length in the bullpen following Monday's blowout loss in Miami. The 24-year-old holds a 4.81 ERA and 1.48 WHIP with 21 strikeouts across 24.1 innings this season with Gwinnett. |
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Dylan Dodd Dylan Dodd Back from injured list
Tue, May 19, 2026, 10:16 AM
Atlanta reinstated Dodd (back) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: The left-hander has been on the shelf nearly a month due to left thoracic spine inflammation, but he's ready to rejoin the active roster after a three-appearance rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett. Dodd allowed one earned run with a 4:1 K:BB over four innings for Atlanta prior to the injury and should work as a middle reliever that can also provide some length out of the bullpen. |
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Chadwick Tromp Chadwick Tromp Contract selected
Tue, May 19, 2026, 10:12 AM
Atlanta selected Tromp's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Analysis: Tromp is set to share catching duties with Sandy Leon while Drake Baldwin (oblique) and Sean Murphy (finger) recuperate. The 31-year-old backstop is a career .221/.230/.390 hitter over parts of six big-league seasons. |
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JR Ritchie JR Ritchie Sent back to minors
Tue, May 19, 2026, 10:09 AM
Atlanta optioned Ritchie to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Analysis: Ritchie was tagged for six runs over four innings in Monday's loss to the Marlins. He was terrific in his major-league debut last month but wound up posting a 4.91 ERA and 21:16 K:BB over 25.2 innings in his five starts for Atlanta. With Ritchie back in the minors, Martin Perez should settle into a rotation spot for Atlanta. |
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Drake Baldwin Drake Baldwin Lands on IL with oblique strain
Tue, May 19, 2026, 10:05 AM
Atlanta placed Baldwin on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right oblique strain.
Analysis: Baldwin evidently suffered the injury during Monday's loss to the Marlins. It's unclear what the severity of the strain is, but oblique injuries often result in a longer-than-minimum stay on the IL. With Sean Murphy (finger) also sidelined, Atlanta will use Sandy Leon and Chadwick Tromp as its catching duo. |
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JR Ritchie JR Ritchie Crumbles in fourth inning
Mon, May 18, 2026, 11:24 PM
Ritchie (1-1) took the loss Monday against Miami, allowing six runs on six hits and one walk in four innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The rookie right-hander turned in his worst major-league start so far, surrendering a season-high six runs in a season-low four innings. Ritchie also plunked a pair of batters on the evening, with most of the damage being done during a disastrous fourth inning that saw the Marlins tag him for five runs. He's set to bring an underwhelming 4.91 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 21:16 K:BB over 25.2 frames into a difficult matchup against the division-rival Nationals this weekend. |
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