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Grant Holmes Grant Holmes Delivers five scoreless frames
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 8:34 PM
Holmes did not factor into the decision Wednesday against Pittsburgh, allowing three hits and a walk across five scoreless innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Since returning to Atlanta's rotation, Holmes has given up just one earned run on eight hits across 10 innings in two starts. He's given up just two runs in his last four appearances (18.2 innings) overall. Holmes' ERA now sits at 3.61 on the season with a 1.32 WHIP and 76:39 K:BB across 87.1 innings. |
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Raisel Iglesias Raisel Iglesias Rebounds for 18th save
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 8:28 PM
Iglesias earned the save in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Pirates, allowing one walk while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: After giving up four runs in his last two appearances, including three in his first blown save of the season Monday, Iglesias rebounded with a strong effort against the Pirates, working around a two-out walk to lock down his 18th save. Overall, Iglesias sports a 2.30 ERA with a 1.12 WHIP and 35:7 K:BB across 31.1 innings this year. |
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Jim Jarvis Jim Jarvis Sitting after three straight starts
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 3:46 PM
Jarvis is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: Jarvis had started at shortstop in each of Atlanta's last three games, but after going 2-for-10 with a walk and an RBI during that stretch, he'll retreat to the bench while Jorge Mateo covers the position Wednesday. Jarvis and Mateo will likely share time at the position until Ronald Acuna's (hamstring) eventual return from the 10-day injured list allows Atlanta to move Mauricio Dubon from the corner outfield and into an everyday role at shortstop. |
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Dominic Smith Dominic Smith Not starting against righty
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 2:07 PM
Smith is not in the lineup for Wednesday's tilt in Pittsburgh.
Analysis: It's righty Jared Jones on the bump for the Pirates, but the left-handed-hitting Smith will begin the contest on the bench. It's the first time since May 6 that Smith has been absent from the lineup when the opposition has a right-hander on the mound. Drake Baldwin is getting a start at designated hitter, and Joey Bart will be Atlanta's catcher. |
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AJ Smith-Shawver AJ Smith-Shawver Stellar in latest rehab start
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 11:04 AM
Smith-Shawver (elbow) struck out five and allowed two hits and no walks over four scoreless innings in a rehab start Sunday with Single-A Augusta.
Analysis: Nearing the finish line in his recovery from June 2025 Tommy John surgery, Smith-Shawver has looked sharp through two rehab outings with Augusta, spinning seven innings of one-run ball while posting a 9:0 K:BB. He'll likely move up to a higher-level affiliate for his third minor-league start and will be looking to build on his pitch count after tossing 46 (33 strikes) in Sunday's outing. If Smith-Shawver can come close to maintaining the form he's displayed thus far during his rehab assignment in his subsequent minor-league outings, Atlanta should have room for him in the big-league rotation when he likely returns from the 60-day injured list at some point shortly after the All-Star break. |
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Victor Mederos Victor Mederos Rejoins major-league club
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 8:56 AM
Atlanta recalled Mederos from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.
Analysis: Atlanta is swapping in Mederos for Connor Thomas, who was needed for 3.2 innings out of the bullpen in Tuesday's loss to the Pirates. Mederos made one two-inning scoreless appearance for Atlanta earlier this season and holds a 5.40 ERA and 39:22 K:BB over 43.1 frames at the Triple-A level in 2026. |
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Connor Thomas Connor Thomas Sent back to minors
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 8:53 AM
Atlanta optioned Thomas to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.
Analysis: Thomas was called up Tuesday and allowed four runs over 3.2 innings in a loss to the Pirates. Atlanta is replacing him with a fresh bullpen arm, summoning Victor Mederos from Gwinnett. |
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Hurston Waldrep Hurston Waldrep Jumped early in loss
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 8:57 PM
Waldrep (0-1) took the loss against the Pirates on Tuesday, allowing seven runs on six hits and five walks with two strikeouts over 3.1 innings.
Analysis: All seven runs came via two Ryan O'Hearn home runs, but Waldrep threw just 45 of 84 pitches for strikes and generated only five whiffs. The 24-year-old has been shaky so far in his return to Atlanta's rotation, allowing 10 earned runs over two starts after throwing two scoreless frames in relief in his first appearance of the season June 28. He'll try to find his footing entering the All-Star break in a road matchup with the Cardinals this weekend. |
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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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