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Didier Fuentes Didier Fuentes Picks up first save
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 3:51 PM
Fuentes earned the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Pirates, allowing two hits while striking out two in the ninth inning.
Analysis: With Raisel Iglesias having pitched back-to-back days, it was Fuentes who got the call in the ninth inning Sunday. It didn't come easy for the 20-year-old right-hander, as the Pirates got the tying and go-ahead runs aboard with one out. However, Fuentes managed to induce a pop-up off the bat of Jared Triolo before striking out Endy Rodriguez to close out the one-run victory and earn his first career save. While Atlanta still views Fuentes as a long-term starter, he's been stellar out of the bullpen recently, allowing just one run on eight hits while striking out 14 in his last 12 appearances (13.1 innings). |
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Bryce Elder Bryce Elder Logs another quality start
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 3:45 PM
Elder did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Pirates, allowing two runs on two hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Elder gave up a home run to Spencer Horwitz to start the game Sunday, though he'd settle in and hold the Pirates to just one additional run (and one hit) over his final five frames. Elder has now turned in quality starts in seven of his last nine outings, lowering his ERA to 2.66 across 14 starts (84.2 innings) with a 1.05 WHIP and 71:25 K:BB. Elder is currently lined up to face the Mets on the road his next time out. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Remains out of lineup Sunday
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 9:59 AM
Harris (back) is not in Atlanta's lineup for Sunday's series finale versus Pittsburgh.
Analysis: It'll be the second straight day on the shelf for Harris after he was removed from Friday's contest due to back tightness. Manager Walt Weiss has stated that the injury isn't serious, and Harris may be available to pinch hit, so his absence could be a matter of the team playing it safe with an off day scheduled Monday. Mauricio Dubon is starting in center field for the second straight game. |
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Dominic Smith Dominic Smith Smacks sixth homer in win
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 11:14 PM
Smith went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: Smith entered the game in an 0-for-14 dry spell at the plate in his last six games, but he launched his first homer since May 20 on Saturday. The veteran slugger has now reached base safely in 10 straight appearances as well. Smith has been effective as Atlanta's primary designated hitter in 2026, hitting .309 with 11 extra-base hits, 28 RBI and 23 runs scored over 136 at-bats. |
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Raisel Iglesias Raisel Iglesias Shuts door for 13th save
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 10:10 PM
Iglesias secured the save Saturday against the Pirates, allowing no runs on one hit and no walk in the ninth inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: That's now eight straight outings with a strikeout for Iglesias, who's been a lights-out closer for Atlanta when healthy in 2026. The veteran right-hander has rattled off 19 scoreless appearances through 20 outings on the year. Through 20.2 innings, Iglesias boasts a 0.87 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 24:4 K:BB while going a pristine 13-for-13 in save opportunities. |
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Spencer Strider Spencer Strider Shaky in fourth win
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 9:59 PM
Strider (4-1) notched the win Saturday against the Pirates, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Pittsburgh tagged Strider, who fanned a season-low three, for three doubles Saturday, plating three runs across the fourth and fifth frames. The 27-year-old right-hander has now given up three runs in five of his first seven starts this year, and he's also walked multiple batters each time out so far. Strider will carry a middling 4.00 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 43:19 K:BB over 36 innings into his next scheduled outing in New York against the Mets. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Not in Saturday's lineup
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 12:19 PM
Harris (back) is not in Atlanta's starting lineup against Pittsburgh on Saturday, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Harris was removed from Friday's game due to back tightness. He's not quite ready to return to the lineup but is available as a pinch hitter Saturday, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Atlanta will start Mike Yastrzemski, Mauricio Dubon and Ronald Acuna in the outfield from left to right. |
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Quick promotion to Single-A
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 9:13 AM
McKenzie allowed just one hit and one walk over five scoreless innings in his debut for Single-A Augusta on Friday. He struck out eight.
Analysis: A fourth-round pick in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft who got a well-above-slot $3 million signing bonus to buy him out of a commitment to LSU, McKenzie made only three starts in the Florida Complex League this season to begin his pro career before earning a promotion, delivering a 0.79 ERA and 9:2 K:BB over 11.1 innings in the FCL. The 19-year-old lefty sports a mid-90s fastball, a promising changeup and a curveball that's already flashing plus, and his frame and portside delivery have drawn early comparisons to Rangers southpaw MacKenzie Gore. |
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Mauricio Dubon Mauricio Dubon Stays hot Friday
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 8:17 AM
Dubon went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double, an additional RBI and an additional run scored in Friday's win over the Pirates.
Analysis: Dubon has been swinging a hot bat of late and has gone yard in three games in a row, with two multi-hit performances, seven RBI and four runs scored over that stretch. The eight-year veteran is trending in the right direction after hitting just .222 with a .600 OPS across 26 games in May. |
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Martin Perez Martin Perez Fans five, earns win
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 7:45 AM
Perez (4-3) earned the win Friday against the Pirates after allowing three runs on three hits and two walks across five innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Perez has pitched at least five innings in each of his last four starts, posting a 4.35 ERA and 1.26 WHIP with a 19:9 K:BB across 20.2 innings in that stretch. While he hasn't turned heads with his performance, at least he's limiting the damage and receiving enough support from the offense to get the job done. His next start should come against the White Sox on the road. |
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Raisel Iglesias Raisel Iglesias Remains perfect in save chances
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 7:31 AM
Iglesias notched a save in Friday's win over the Pirates. He tossed a scoreless ninth inning while allowing a hit and a walk, striking out one.
Analysis: Iglesias has been one of the best closers in the majors this season and has gone 12-for-12 in save chances thus far. This time, he needed 19 pitches (12 strikes) to get the job done while holding a three-run lead, though he did allow two hitters to get on base. Iglesias has given up just two runs all season long, posting a 0.92 ERA and 0.97 WHIP across 19.2 innings in 19 outings in 2026. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Pulled early with back tightness
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 10:10 PM
Harris was removed from Friday's game against Pittsburgh due to back tightness, Barrett Sallee of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.
Analysis: Manager Walt Weiss said after the game that the team isn't too concerned about Harris' back, and there's a strong chance that he'll be back in the starting nine Saturday. If the 25-year-old were to sit, Eli White could draw a start in center field, or Atlanta could move Mauricio Dubon into the outfield and start Jorge Mateo at shortstop. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Running wild of late
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 8:20 AM
Acuna went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's loss to the Blue Jays.
Analysis: The third-inning steal was Acuna's 14th of the season, with seven of them coming in the last eight games. Over that stretch, the 28-year-old superstar is slashing .296/.472/.889 with five homers, seven runs and nine RBI as he shows signs of regaining the pre-injury form that saw him deliver 41 home runs and 73 stolen bases in a historic 2023 campaign. |
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Jorge Mateo Jorge Mateo Out of lineup again Thursday
Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 2:26 PM
Mateo is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Blue Jays.
Analysis: After starting six consecutive games (four at shortstop), Mateo has now been absent from the lineup two days in a row despite posting a .984 OPS during that former span. Mauricio Dubon is getting a start at shortstop for Atlanta in the series finale. |
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Dylan Lee Dylan Lee Snags 11th hold
Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 10:30 AM
Lee walked one and struck out one in a scoreless seventh inning Wednesday to record his 11th hold of the season in a win over the Blue Jays.
Analysis: The 31-year-old leads Atlanta in holds, and he's already got his career high of 19 in his sights. Lee is tracking toward the best season of his MLB career, producing a 1.26 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and 35:4 K:BB through 29 appearances and 28.2 innings as the primary left-handed setup man for closer Raisel Iglesias. |
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Sean Murphy Sean Murphy Moved to 60-day IL
Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 10:24 AM
Atlanta transferred Murphy (finger) to the 60-day injured list Thursday.
Analysis: The transaction frees a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of DaShawn Keirsey. Murphy is recovering from a fractured left middle finger and will not return until after the All-Star break. |
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DaShawn Keirsey Jr. DaShawn Keirsey Jr. Added to 40-man roster, optioned
Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 10:22 AM
Atlanta selected Keirsey's contract Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Analysis: Keirsey had an opt-out in his minor-league contract, and Atlanta decided to add him to the 40-man roster in order to prevent him from leaving. He's slashed .260/.298/.384 with four home runs and 16 stolen bases in 49 games with Gwinnett this season. |
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Austin Wynns Austin Wynns Added to roster
Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 10:17 AM
Atlanta selected Wynns' contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.
Analysis: Atlanta acquired Wynns via trade from the Angels on Wednesday and will now add him to the active roster. Wynns will share catching duties with Sandy Leon while Drake Baldwin (oblique) recuperates. |
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Chadwick Tromp Chadwick Tromp DFA'd by Atlanta
Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 10:15 AM
Atlanta designated Tromp for assignment Thursday.
Analysis: Tromp has gone 5-for-25 with a 0:7 BB:K in 12 games since being added to the roster last month. Atlanta is adding Austin Wynns to the roster to pair with Sandy Leon as the club patches its catching corps together until Drake Baldwin (oblique) is ready to return from the injured list. |
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Matt Olson Matt Olson Three hits in win
Wed, Jun 3, 2026, 10:55 PM
Olson went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Olson now has four multi-hit games in his last six games has he continues his hot hitting. The lefty has a .273/.348/.562 slash line and 17 home runs through 62 games this season. The first baseman is powering these stats by being in the top 5 percent of baseball in expected slugging (.549) and average exit velocity (93.5 mph). |
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