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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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Kyle Farmer Kyle Farmer Goes on IL with strained forearm
Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:20 PM
Atlanta placed Farmer on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right forearm strain.
Analysis: He'll be eligible to return next week, but there's no timetable for Farmer's activation. Farmer has played sparingly for Atlanta this season, picking up four hits in 14 at-bats. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Activated on Monday after all
Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:14 PM
Atlanta activated Acuna (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: Manager Walt Weiss had indicated earlier Monday that the club could wait until this weekend before reinstating Acuna, but it opted to speed up that timeline after the outfielder got through a full workout without issue Monday. He is not in the lineup for Monday's series opener in Miami, but Acuna will be available off the bench and should return to the starting nine Tuesday. He's been out since early May with a strained hamstring. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Day-to-day, should be back Friday
Mon, May 18, 2026, 3:47 PM
Manager Walt Weiss said that Acuna (hamstring) is viewed as day-to-day at this stage in his recovery, but Atlanta may wait until the start of their home series Friday versus the Nationals to activate the star outfielder from the injured list, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Though Acuna won't be reinstated ahead of Monday's series opener in Miami, Weiss said that the five-time All-Star hasn't been ruled out from returning for any of the final three games of the series versus the Marlins. That said, a weekend return appears more likely for Acuna, given that the synthetic turf at Miami's loanDepot Park could put added stress on the 28-year-old's legs. Acuna has been on the shelf since May 3 due to a Grade 1 left hamstring strain but should be ready to handle an everyday role in right field whenever he's activated. |
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Grant Holmes Grant Holmes Goes six scoreless in win
Sun, May 17, 2026, 7:23 PM
Holmes (3-1) earned the win against the Red Sox on Sunday, allowing five hits and one walk while generating four strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Holmes was efficient, throwing 58 of 87 pitches for strikes and earning his fourth quality start of the year. It marked the second time in nine outings the 30-year-old walked only one batter, and he's now yielded three earned runs or fewer eight times. He'll carry a 3.80 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 38:22 K:BB across 47.1 innings into a home matchup against the Nationals next weekend. |
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Mike Yastrzemski Mike Yastrzemski Goes deep in win
Sun, May 17, 2026, 7:09 PM
Yastrzemski went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Yastrzemski singled and scored in the second inning before launching a solo homer in the fourth. The 35-year-old has now hit safely in four of his past five games, tallying four extra-base hits and driving in six runs during that stretch. For the year, he's slashing .232/.299/.344 with two home runs, 12 RBI, 19 runs scored and a stolen base across 137 plate appearances. |
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Austin Riley Austin Riley Goes deep in win
Sun, May 17, 2026, 7:03 PM
Riley went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI and an additional run scored in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Riley opened the scoring with a three-run blast in the first inning before adding a double and scoring again in the fifth. It marked the first time the third baseman recorded multiple extra-base hits in a game since April 17, and he's now hitting .286 with four home runs in 15 May contests after entering the month with just three long balls. On the season, he's slashing .220/.287/.384 with seven homers, 28 RBI, 24 runs scored and three steals across 195 plate appearances. |
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Eli White Eli White Trending towards activation Monday
Sun, May 17, 2026, 5:00 PM
White (concussion) is on track to be activated from the 7-day injured list Monday, Barrett Sallee of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.
Analysis: White has been sidelined since suffering a concussion in the team's win over the Dodgers on May 10, but manager Walt Weiss confirmed Sunday that the outfielder is "trending" towards making his return to action Monday in Miami. The 31-year-old will likely be back in his role as a versatile option off the bench for Atlanta. |
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Martin Perez Martin Perez Start pushed to Tuesday
Sun, May 17, 2026, 4:11 PM
Perez is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports.
Analysis: The veteran left-hander was originally penciled in to start Monday's series opener in Miami, but he's been pushed back a day after firing a scoreless inning of relief Saturday against Boston. Perez has enjoyed a strong start to the campaign with a 2.25 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 28:11 K:BB across 36 innings while starting in five of his nine appearances. |
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Mauricio Dubon Mauricio Dubon Getting breather Sunday
Sun, May 17, 2026, 11:09 AM
Dubon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: The trip to the bench ends a run of 23 straight starts for Dubon, who struggled to a .599 OPS during that stretch and is currently in the midst of a 1-for-19 slump. The super-utility man's path to playing time took a hit when Ha-Seong Kim made his season debut last week, and it could get squeezed further Monday with Eli White (concussion) expected to come off the IL, though the continued absence of Ronald Acuna (hamstring) should still provide at least semi-regular opportunities in the outfield. |
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Ha-Seong Kim Ha-Seong Kim Taking seat Sunday
Sun, May 17, 2026, 11:03 AM
Kim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Kim started the past four games after being reinstated from the injured list Monday, and he'll receive a break after collecting just one hit in his first 18 plate appearances of the season. Jorge Mateo will take over at shortstop in the series finale versus Boston. |
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Martin Perez Martin Perez No longer starting Monday
Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:49 PM
Perez will not start against the Marlins on Monday, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Perez struck out two batters in one inning of relief during Atlanta's 3-2 loss to the Red Sox on Saturday and will no longer start in Monday's series opener, with Didier Fuentes seemingly the top candidate to take the mound instead, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Perez has a 2.25 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 28:11 K:BB across 36 innings this season. |
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Austin Gomber Austin Gomber Inks minor-league deal with Atlanta
Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:25 PM
Atlanta signed Gomber to a minor-league contract Saturday and assigned the 32-year-old southpaw to Triple-A Gwinnett, per MLB's transaction log.
Analysis: Gomber was granted his release from the Rangers on Saturday and will now get a fresh opportunity in Atlanta's organization. He appeared in nine games for Triple-A Round Rock and posted a 7.75 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 29:14 K:BB over 33.2 frames. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Extends hit streak to seven games
Fri, May 15, 2026, 9:43 PM
Harris went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's 3-2 extra-inning win against Boston.
Analysis: Harris extended Atlanta's lead to 2-0 in the fourth after smacking a solo homer off Connelly Early. It was Harris' first home run since May 1 against the Rockies and seventh of the season. The long ball also extended his hit streak to seven games, and over that span he has gone 10-for-28 (.357) with two RBI and four runs scored. |
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Drake Baldwin Drake Baldwin Goes deep vs. Boston
Fri, May 15, 2026, 9:41 PM
Baldwin went 2-for-4 with a solo homer during Atlanta's 3-2 extra-inning win against the Red Sox on Friday.
Analysis: Baldwin put Atlanta on the board early with a solo homer off southpaw Connelly Early in the first inning. Baldwin has smacked a solo homer in three of his last five games and is up to 12 home runs on the season, which is tied for fourth-most in the National League and ranks second on Atlanta behind Matt Olson (14). Baldwin is slashing .298/.377/.530 with one steal, 34 RBI and 38 runs scored across 204 innings. |
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Mike Yastrzemski Mike Yastrzemski Comes up clutch vs. Boston
Fri, May 15, 2026, 9:37 PM
Yastrzemski went 1-for-2 with an RBI double during Atlanta's 3-2 extra-inning win against the Red Sox on Friday.
Analysis: Yastrzemski pinch-hit for Jose Azocar in the seventh inning and struck out, but the former made up for it in the 10th with an RBI double that brought home the winning run. Yastrzemski is slashing .221/.286/.311 with one home run and 11 RBI across 133 plate appearances this season. |
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Spencer Strider Spencer Strider Gives up just one run vs. Boston
Fri, May 15, 2026, 9:16 PM
Strider did not factor into the decision of Atlanta's 3-2 extra-inning win against Boston on Friday. He allowed one run on three hits and three walks while striking out four across 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Strider kept the Red Sox in check in Friday's start, with his lone blemish coming in the sixth inning, when he gave up an RBI single to Michael Gasper. Unfortunately for Strider, his Atlanta teammates weren't able to generate enough runs for the right-hander to be in line for the win. Regardless, he has overcome his shaky 2026 debut against the Rockies on May 3 to pitch two consecutive strong starts. Strider is lined up to face the Marlins in Miami next week. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Could need another week
Fri, May 15, 2026, 4:05 PM
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Friday that Acuna (hamstring) likely wouldn't be activated from the 10-day injured list until he can play the outfield, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Weiss had already previously ruled out the possibility of Acuna returning this weekend. Bowman speculates that the club could be targeting May 22 -- which is the beginning of a brief three-game homestand -- for Acuna's return. The star outfielder has been sidelined since early May with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. |
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Eli White Eli White On track for Monday return
Fri, May 15, 2026, 9:57 AM
White (concussion) is expected to come off the injured list when first eligible May 18, Jesus Cano of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The 31-year-old outfielder last played May 10, when he crashed into the outfield wall to rob the Dodgers' Max Muncy of a bases-loaded extra-base hit and came away with a concussion. White is slashing .237/.258/.390 through 62 plate appearances this season with two homers, eight runs and 10 RBI, and his return will give Atlanta another option to help fill in for Ronald Acuna (hamstring). |
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Chris Sale Chris Sale Takes tough-luck loss Thursday
Thu, May 14, 2026, 9:53 PM
Sale (6-3) took the loss against the Cubs on Thursday, allowing an unearned run on five hits and two walks while striking out eight batters over six innings.
Analysis: Sale was excellent Thursday, with the only run against him coming as the result of an error in a hitless sixth inning. However, Atlanta's offense was shut down by five Chicago pitchers, so that unearned run was enough to tag Sale with his second straight defeat. Despite the loss, Sale lowered his ERA to a sterling 1.96, which ranks ninth in MLB among qualified starters. The veteran lefty has complemented that excellent mark with a 0.91 WHIP (seventh-best) and 64 strikeouts (tied for fifth-most) over 55 innings spanning nine starts. |
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