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Spencer Strider Spencer Strider Not expected back this season
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 3:43 PM
Strider (elbow) is not expected to return to Atlanta's active roster before the end of this season, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Strider has been shelved since mid-June with right elbow inflammation. He resumed a throwing progression earlier this month, and while the team has not yet officially ruled out a return this season for the right-hander, Bowman says "the assumption since June" is that Strider will not make it back. |
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Hurston Waldrep Hurston Waldrep Will undergo Tommy John surgery
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 3:40 PM
Waldrep will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Waldrep had surgery in February to remove loose bodies from his elbow and eventually made it back to the big leagues in July. However, he suffered a setback while at Triple-A Gwinnett and now it's been determined he'll need a more serious elbow operation. Waldrep will not be ready to pitch again until the 2028 season. |
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Spencer Schwellenbach Spencer Schwellenbach Set for surgery on fractured elbow
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 3:36 PM
Schwellenbach will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a fracture in his right elbow, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Schwellenbach missed the final three months of last season with the injury, and it seems the fracture never properly healed. He has been sidelined this season following surgery in February to remove bone spurs from his elbow. There's no word yet on the timeline for Schwellenbach, but it's possible he will not be ready in time for the start of the 2027 season. |
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Austin Riley Austin Riley Sitting out Friday
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 2:27 PM
Riley is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Riley will take a rare day off as Atlanta kicks off its series with the Rockies. Mauricio Dubon moves over to third base and bats sixth for Friday's series opener. |
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Robert Suarez Robert Suarez Targeting next week for mound work
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 10:23 AM
Suarez (elbow) could begin throwing off a mound Monday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The right-hander threw on flat ground from 120 feet Thursday as he continues to recover from elbow inflammation. Suarez last pitched for Atlanta on June 19, so activation from the IL isn't imminent, but if he avoids any setbacks he could still boost the team's playoff push sometime in September. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Exiting starting lineup
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 3:57 PM
Acuna is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Dodgers.
Analysis: It's Acuna's first day off since he returned from the injured list exactly one month ago. Atlanta will roll out Mike Yastrzemski in right field while Acuna gets a day to rest. |
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Sean Murphy Sean Murphy Launches first homer of the season
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 11:17 PM
Murphy went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: Murphy finished a triple shy of the cycle, with the highlight coming when he took Eric Lauer deep for a solo homer in the sixth inning, his first long ball of the season. The three-hit performance was a season high after Murphy failed to record more than one hit in any of his previous 13 games this season. The catcher is batting just 8-for-34 (.235) across 10 games since returning from the injured list. |
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AJ Smith-Shawver AJ Smith-Shawver Tosses five innings in no-decision
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 10:34 PM
Smith-Shawver did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Dodgers, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three over five innings.
Analysis: Smith-Shawver allowed a run in the second inning before Tommy Edman took him deep for a two-run homer in the third. Atlanta has made it clear that the right-hander will get an opportunity to show what he can do as part of a six-man rotation, however any further success could give him a shot at a permanent role should the club eventually return to five starters. Smith-Shawver has allowed nine runs across 13.2 innings through three starts this season. He's lined up for another difficult matchup Tuesday against the Nationals. |
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Sean Murphy Sean Murphy Drawing third straight start
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:17 PM
Murphy will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Though he's produced a poor .167/.194/.200 slash line over 31 plate appearances since coming back from the 60-day injured list Aug. 3, Murphy will stick in the starting nine for a third straight game. The veteran backstop's strong defense appears to be fueling his playing time more than anything he's done with the bat. |
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Ricky Vanasco Ricky Vanasco Claimed by Atlanta off waivers
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 1:43 PM
Atlanta claimed Vanasco off waivers from the Tigers on Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Analysis: Vanasco was designated for assignment by the Tigers earlier this week, but he will now join Atlanta's 40-man roster. The right-handed reliever has allowed 12 runs (11 earned) with a 4:6 K:BB over 6.1 innings in the majors this season, but he's been much more effective at Triple-A Toledo with a 2.53 ERA and 59:24 K:BB in 46.1 frames. |
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Ozzie Albies Ozzie Albies Drives in two during win
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 9:51 PM
Albies went 2-for-3 with two RBI in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: Albies recorded his third consecutive two-hit performance, with his second knock Tuesday proving to be the biggest -- an RBI single in the eighth inning that brought home the eventual winning run. He has now reached base safely in nine straight games. Through 132 contests this season, Albies is slashing .255/.309/.420 with 20 home runs, 23 doubles, 67 RBI, 73 runs scored and two stolen bases. |
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Raisel Iglesias Raisel Iglesias Escapes trouble for 28th save
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 9:39 PM
Iglesias recorded a save Tuesday against the Dodgers, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one over a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Iglesias was called upon in the ninth to protect a one-run lead but immediately found himself in trouble after allowing a leadoff triple to Shohei Ohtani. After retiring the next two batters, Atlanta elected to intentionally walk Max Muncy before Iglesias put away the final batter to escape the threat. The veteran closer has now recorded a save in each of his last four appearances and owns 28 total on the year. Despite the recent production, Iglesias has struggled to a 4.32 ERA in the second half after posting a 2.23 mark before the All-Star break. |
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Bryce Elder Bryce Elder Records quality start in no-decision
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 9:21 PM
Elder did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Dodgers, allowing three runs on eight hits while striking out five over six innings.
Analysis: Elder threw 59 of his 98 pitches for strikes and dealt with traffic throughout the night, but he managed to limit the damage enough to record his fifth quality start in his last seven outings. The right-hander is enjoying a resurgent campaign, as his 3.95 ERA would be his best mark since 2023, and he's on pace to surpass his career high of 131 strikeouts. Elder is slated to make his next start Monday at home against the Giants. |
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Robert Suarez Robert Suarez Could throw off mound soon
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 4:01 PM
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Tuesday that Suarez (elbow) could begin throwing bullpen sessions soon, Grant McAuley of the Marietta Daily Journal reports.
Analysis: He will likely need a handful of bullpen sessions, and if those go well the reliever would then be cleared for a rehab assignment. Atlanta remains hopeful of Suarez returning sometime in September, but he can't afford any bumps in the road. Suarez has been sidelined for more than two months with right elbow inflammation. |
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Joe Jimenez Joe Jimenez Stacking up bullpen sessions
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 2:26 PM
Jimenez (knee) recently completed his fifth bullpen session since undergoing left knee surgery in April, Grant McAuley of the Marietta Daily Journal reports.
Analysis: Jimenez has undergone three knee surgeries since he last pitched in the big leagues in September 2024. The veteran reliever noted that his most recent bullpen session was the best he's felt since he resumed throwing, and he'll have a chance to rejoin the Atlanta bullpen before the end of the season if all goes well. |
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Brewer Hicklen Brewer Hicklen Sticking around with Atlanta
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 1:31 PM
Atlanta recalled Hicklen from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Analysis: Summoned from Gwinnett on Sunday to serve as Atlanta's 27th man in the MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pa., Hicklen ended up going unused in a 4-2 win over the Brewers. Atlanta returned him to Triple-A immediately following the game to bring the active roster back to 26 men, but Hicklen will now be line for a more extended stay after the club optioned infielder Jim Jarvis to Gwinnett on Monday. Hicklen isn't expected to see meaningful playing time while he's up in the big leagues, with most of his opportunities likely to come late in games as a defensive replacement, pinch hitter or pinch runner. |
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Jim Jarvis Jim Jarvis Dispatched to Gwinnett
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 1:26 PM
Atlanta optioned Jarvis to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
Analysis: Jarvis has gone just 3-for-38 at the plate in August and had seen his playing time at shortstop taper off. Mauricio Dubon has been getting most of his reps at shortstop lately for Atlanta, and he should remain the primary option at that position. |
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Danny Young Danny Young Outrighted to Triple-A
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 8:18 AM
Atlanta outrighted Young to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.
Analysis: Having been outrighted previously, Young has the ability to decline the assignment and become a free agent. If he sticks around, he will give Atlanta additional lefty relief depth at Gwinnett. Young returned from Tommy John surgery around midseason this year and allowed 11 runs with a 15:13 K:BB over 12.1 innings. |
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Austin Riley Austin Riley Picks up steal in win
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 11:04 PM
Riley went 2-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 4-2 win over Milwaukee in the Little League Classic.
Analysis: Riley continues to labor near the bottom of the order -- he hasn't hit higher than seventh in the lineup since he batted sixth July 24 in Baltimore. The third baseman has gone 20-for-72 (.278) in August, far better than his .223 average for the season. He's added a .662 OPS, 15 home runs, 60 RBI, 54 runs scored, 20 doubles, one triple and eight stolen bases over 130 contests. His counting stats are nearly identical to a 102-game sample from the 2025 regular season, highlighting his clear and sudden decline in productivity this year. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Logs steal Sunday
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 11:01 PM
Acuna went 1-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base in Sunday's 4-2 win over Milwaukee in the Little League Classic.
Analysis: Acuna has gone 4-for-32 (.125) with a 3:13 BB:K and two steals on three attempts over his last eight games. This was just his second game without a strikeout in that span, but his timing at the plate appears to be just a bit off right now. For the season, the star outfielder has struggled more than usual, batting .232 with a .745 OPS, 13 homers, 17 steals, 35 RBI, 44 runs scored, 12 doubles and one triple over 79 contests. |
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