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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 could be available as a pinch hitter Saturday. 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, the 19-year-old left-hander 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. McKenzie 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 and has earned the win in the last two while 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 performances, 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 next week. |
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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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Ozzie Albies Ozzie Albies Smacks home run Wednesday
Wed, Jun 3, 2026, 10:48 PM
Albies went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, a double and two runs scored against Toronto in a 7-3 win Wednesday.
Analysis: Albies destroyed a three-run homer that barely stayed fair down the left field line to add insurance to Atlanta's 4-3 lead in the seventh. The Silver Slugger lengthens his hitting streak to seven games with his 19th multi-hit game of the season. During the hitting streak, Albies is going 11-for-27 with seven RBI and two home runs. |
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Mauricio Dubon Mauricio Dubon Hits game-winning home run
Wed, Jun 3, 2026, 10:40 PM
Dubon went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Dubon hit a clutch three-run bomb into the Atlanta's bullpen in right field to give them a 4-2 lead, in which they never looked back from. The super-utility man has been playing left field pretty consistently after moving from shortstop after Ha-Seong Kim came back from injury. This game ended a a 3-for-27 slump since May 23rd, and on the season he's slashing .249/.304/.380 with four homers, 23 runs and 32 RBI in 58 contests. |
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Grant Holmes Grant Holmes Picks up fourth win
Wed, Jun 3, 2026, 10:14 PM
Holmes (4-2) collected the win against the Blue Jays on Wednesday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks with four strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Holmes earned his fifth quality start of the year after not making it past five innings in his last two starts. The 30-year-old has given up three earned runs or less in his last five starts, though he has topped 90 pitches only once this season. The lefty is slated to start against the White Sox in Chicago next week. |
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Robert Suarez Robert Suarez Pockets ninth hold
Wed, Jun 3, 2026, 9:50 AM
Suarez gave up a hit and struck out two in 1.1 scoreless innings Tuesday to record his ninth hold of the season in a win over the Blue Jays.
Analysis: The veteran righty continues to excel as Atlanta's primary setup man for closer Raisel Iglesias. Suarez has been scored upon just once in his last 19 appearances, delivering a 0.46 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 16:4 K:BB over 19.2 innings during that stretch while collecting two wins, four saves and seven holds. |
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Ozzie Albies Ozzie Albies Collects two RBI vs. Toronto
Tue, Jun 2, 2026, 9:01 PM
Albies went 2-for-2 with a walk and two RBI in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Albies smacked a sacrifice fly to bring Michael Harris home in the first inning before adding an RBI single in the third. It was Albies' 18th multi-hit game of the season and the sixth time in which he's driven in at least two runs. He's in the midst of a six-game hitting streak, going 9-for-23 (.391) with four RBI and three extra-base hits in that span. |
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Matt Olson Matt Olson Smacks go-ahead homer
Tue, Jun 2, 2026, 8:57 PM
Olson went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored during Atlanta's 4-3 win over Toronto on Tuesday.
Analysis: Olson broke the 3-3 tie in the sixth inning, when he took Kevin Gausman deep to right field for a 355-foot solo home run. Olson has smacked two home runs over his last three games and has gone deep 17 times this season, which leads Atlanta and ranks second in the National League behind Kyle Schwarber (22). Olson is slashing .265/.342/.559 with one steal, 46 RBI and 43 runs over 269 plate appearances this season. |
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