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Dominic Smith Dominic Smith Taking seat Saturday
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 4:23 PM
Smith isn't starting for Atlanta versus the Mets on Saturday.
Analysis: The left-handed Smith doesn't usually start against southpaw starters, and that's the case Saturday, as lefty Sean Manaea is on the mound for the Mets. With Smith beginning on the bench, Drake Baldwin is getting a DH day while Joey Bart takes a turn behind the plate. |
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Mike Yastrzemski Mike Yastrzemski Getting breather Saturday
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 4:20 PM
Yastrzemski is not starting Saturday versus the Mets.
Analysis: Yastrzemski frequently hits the bench against left-handed starters, and that's the case again Saturday with southpaw Sean Manaea on the mound for the Mets. Mauricio Dubon is handling left field in Yastrzemski's stead. |
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Anthony Molina Anthony Molina Sent back to Triple-A
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 1:36 PM
Atlanta optioned Molina to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
Analysis: Molina was recalled from Gwinnett prior to Friday's game against the Mets but was not used out of the bullpen. He'll now head back to Triple-A, where he has a 4.14 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 47:18 K:BB across 45.2 innings this season (13 games, eight starts). Atlanta recalled JR Ritchie from Gwinnett in a corresponding move. |
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Kyle Farmer Kyle Farmer Back from injured list
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 1:34 PM
Atlanta reinstated Farmer (forearm) from the 10-day injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Farmer has been on the 10-day IL since mid-May due to a strained right forearm. He was cleared for a rehab assignment in late June and went 2-for-20 with one home run, three RBI and five runs scored during his time in the minors. While he didn't look great at the plate during his rehab assignment, Farmer has progressed enough in his recovery to return to the majors, with his reinstatement from the IL corresponding with Atlanta placing Ha-Seong Kim (finger) on the 10-day IL. |
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Ha-Seong Kim Ha-Seong Kim Lands on IL with finger injury
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 1:28 PM
Atlanta placed Kim on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Wednesday, due to right middle finger inflammation.
Analysis: Kim has gone 0-for-24 with four walks and eight strikeouts over his last 13 games and has not recorded a hit since June 3 against the Blue Jays. The 30-year-old infielder is eligible to return from the IL prior to the All-Star break, though it's unclear whether he'll need a longer stint on the shelf. Kyle Farmer (forearm) was reinstated from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move. |
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JR Ritchie JR Ritchie Recalled by Atlanta
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 1:25 PM
Atlanta recalled Ritchie from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
Analysis: Ritchie was scratched from his scheduled start with Gwinnett on Saturday and will join the big club in Atlanta. His last major-league start was June 23, when he allowed five runs (four earned) on five hits and four walks while striking out seven across five innings in a no-decision against the Padres. |
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JR Ritchie JR Ritchie Set to join big club
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 1:10 PM
Ritchie is set to join Atlanta after he was scratched from his scheduled start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports.
Analysis: Crosby relays that Ritchie joining Atlanta's 26-man roster will likely correspond with Bryce Elder being placed on the 15-day injured list after the latter's turn in the rotation was skipped due to arm fatigue. Ritchie has split his time between the majors and Triple-A this season, and across eight appearances (seven starts) with Atlanta, he has a 1-2 record with a 4.87 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 37:25 K:BB across 40.2 innings. |
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Ozzie Albies Ozzie Albies Pops 14th homer
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 8:46 AM
Albies went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's win over the Mets.
Analysis: The second baseman took Christian Scott deep in the third inning, one of four Atlanta homers on the night. Albies is up to 14 homers on the season in just 86 games, two shy of what he produced over 157 contests in 2025, and his .767 OPS would be his best mark since 2023. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Goes deep in win
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 10:21 PM
Harris went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-3 win over the Mets.
Analysis: Harris opened the scoring with a two-run shot off Christian Scott in the second inning. The 25-year-old ended June in a 1-for-18 skid but has opened July with hits in three straight games. On the year, he's slashing .296/.330/.495 with 15 homers, 46 RBI, 38 runs scored and five steals across 309 plate appearances. |
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Matt Olson Matt Olson Homers twice in win
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 10:18 PM
Olson went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs and a walk in Friday's 5-3 win over the Mets.
Analysis: Olson snapped a 16-game power drought with solo shots in the fifth and eighth innings. It marked the second multi-homer game of the campaign for the veteran slugger, who had doubled in three of his past six games entering Friday. For the year, he's slashing .273/.345/.538 with 22 home runs, 54 RBI, 57 runs scored and two steals across 374 plate appearances. |
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Raisel Iglesias Raisel Iglesias Earns 17th save
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 10:09 PM
Iglesias earned the save in Atlanta's 5-3 win over the Mets, allowing one run on three hits and no walks with one strikeout in the ninth inning.
Analysis: Iglesias entered the ninth inning with a three-run lead and closed things out despite allowing three singles. The veteran closer remains a perfect 17-for-17 in save opportunities this season despite allowing an earned run in three of his past eight outings. He owns a 1.53 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 32:6 K:BB across 29.1 innings this year and will be heavily leaned on with Robert Suarez (elbow) on the injured list. |
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Grant Holmes Grant Holmes Wins in return to rotation
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 10:02 PM
Holmes (5-4) earned the win against the Mets on Friday, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and one walk with two strikeouts over five innings.
Analysis: Holmes allowed a two-run homer in the third inning but kept the Mets off the board otherwise, throwing 56 of 82 pitches for strikes with eight whiffs. The 30-year-old has now yielded just two earned runs over his past three appearances, including one in bulk relief, and owns a 3.83 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 71:38 K:BB across 82.1 innings this season. It's currently unclear what his role will be in his next outing. |
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Jorge Mateo Jorge Mateo Back in lineup at shortstop
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 2:25 PM
Mateo will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Friday's game versus the Mets.
Analysis: Mateo will make his third start over the last four games. He was out of the lineup for three consecutive contests before that, as Atlanta's shortstop position continues to be a guessing game as to who might start on any given day. |
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Dominic Smith Dominic Smith Drives in three in Thursday's loss
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 8:55 AM
Smith went 1-for-4 with a double, a run scored and three RBI in Thursday's loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: The 31-year-old journeyman came to the plate with the bases loaded in the first inning and cleared them with a comebacker that deflected off Dustin May's ankle and went into shallow right field. Smith continues to see consistent playing time at DH against right-handed pitchers, but he's gone 19 straight games without a home run, managing just a .196/.259/.235 slash line over that stretch with two doubles and seven RBI. His declining production could prompt Atlanta to look for a more reliable left-handed power source at the trade deadline. |
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Ian Hamilton Ian Hamilton Designated for assignment
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 8:32 AM
Atlanta designated Hamilton for assignment Friday.
Analysis: Hamilton has allowed four runs with a 4:3 K:BB over 4.2 innings in low-leverage appearances out of the Atlanta bullpen this season. The 31-year-old accepted a previous outright assignment to Triple-A, so he could remain in the organization again if he passes through waivers. |
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Danny Young Danny Young Reinstated from 60-day injured list
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 8:29 AM
Atlanta activated Young (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: Coming back from Tommy John surgery, Young was sharp in five rehab outings, posting an 8:4 K:BB while yielding just one hit and one unearned run over 5.1 innings. With a career 78:25 K:BB over 60.2 frames, Young could provide a nice boost to the Atlanta bullpen in a low-leverage role. |
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James Karinchak James Karinchak Dispatched to minors
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 8:26 AM
Atlanta optioned Karinchak to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.
Analysis: Karinchak was unscored upon in six straight outings before giving up one run in each of his last two appearances. He's being replaced with a fresh bullpen arm. |
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Anthony Molina Anthony Molina Rejoins Atlanta bullpen
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 8:23 AM
Atlanta recalled Molina from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.
Analysis: Molina has been used primarily as a starter with Gwinnett, so he will provide some length in the bullpen after the team's relievers were knocked around for eight runs in Thursday's loss to the Cardinals. The righty has been charged with four runs (three earned) in five innings for Atlanta in 2026. |
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Andrew McCutchen Andrew McCutchen Gets minor-league deal from Atlanta
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 8:13 AM
Atlanta signed McCutchen to a minor-league contract Thursday.
Analysis: McCutchen was released by the Rangers in late May after slashing just .192/.277/.260 across 37 games. The 39-year-old has been assigned to the Florida Complex League for the time being but should report to Triple-A Gwinnett once he's shaken off some rust. McCutchen could eventually get an opportunity in Atlanta as a short-side platoon bat. |
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Hurston Waldrep Hurston Waldrep Ambushed in no-decision
Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 10:42 PM
Waldrep took a no-decision Thursday against the Cardinals, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk in 5.1 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Waldrep gave up all three of his runs in the opening frame, but he was at least able to settle in afterwards and push for a quality start. The 24-year-old right-hander threw 76 pitches in his second major-league outing of 2026, so he may not be fully built up to handle a traditional starter's workload quite yet. Waldrep is contending with Grant Holmes' for a rotation spot going forward, and Thursday's showing might have offered the club enough positive takeaways to hand Waldrep another chance to start next week in Pittsburgh. |
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