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Tyler Mahle Tyler Mahle Dealt to Atlanta
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 8:37 PM
Mahle was traded from the Giants to Atlanta in exchange for minor-league right-handed pitcher Anthony Molina on Sunday night, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Mahle will head to Atlanta after having produced a 5.13 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with 89 strikeouts over 94.2 innings in 18 starts with the Giants this season. The right-hander has struggled with his consistency on the mound this season, posting six starts during which he allowed one or zero runs, while also surrendering five or more runs on six occasions. Mahle will likely immediately slot in to Atlanta's starting rotation after Reynaldo Lopez (knee) was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday. |
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Chris Sale Chris Sale Start pushed back
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 5:55 PM
Sale is slated to make his next start during Atlanta's road series against the Yankees next weekend, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Sale was lined up to toe the rubber in Tuesday's series opener against Miami, but he will now be pushed back a few days. The southpaw has posted a 1.23 ERA and 0.59 WHIP with 31 strikeouts over 22 innings in his last four appearances, so Atlanta's decision to push him back in the pitching schedule isn't performance-based and is likely just a measure to build in some extra rest for him during the grueling season. |
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Reynaldo Lopez Reynaldo Lopez Minimum IL stint expected
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 4:19 PM
Lopez (knee) underwent an MRI on Sunday that showed no structural damage, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Lopez was placed on the 15-day injured list earlier in the day after he was scratched from his expected start Saturday due to left knee inflammation. The right-hander appears to have avoided significant damage, and manager Walt Weiss expects Lopez to be activated from the IL when first eligible Aug. 15. |
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Matt Olson Matt Olson Homers in third straight game
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 3:30 PM
Olson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Nationals.
Analysis: Olson tied the game at 2-2 in the fourth inning with a 401-foot blast off Cade Cavalli, his 31st homer this season and his third in his last three games. Since the All-Star break, Olson has gone 17-for-65 (.262) with six homers, putting his slash line at .266/.342/.541 with 69 RBI and 78 runs scored across 491 plate appearances this season. |
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JR Ritchie JR Ritchie Goes four innings in return
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 3:26 PM
Ritchie didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Nationals, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Making his first major-league start since June 23, Ritchie held the Nats scoreless through three innings before allowing two runs in the fourth. Overall, Ritchie sports a 4.50 ERA across 58 innings in the majors this season with a 1.43 WHIP and 53:36 K:BB. The 23-year-old rookie figures to get another look in Atlanta's rotation with Reynaldo Lopez (knee) on the IL. Ritchie currently lines up to face the Yankees on the road in his next outing. |
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Raisel Iglesias Raisel Iglesias Up to 24 saves
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 3:12 PM
Iglesias earned the save in Sunday's 4-2 win over Washington, striking out one and walking one in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Iglesias has now held opponents without an earned run in his last five innings, as he improved to 24-for-26 in save chances this season. The veteran closer's lowered his ERA to 2.25 across 40 innings this year with a 1.05 WHIP and 44:10 K:BB. |
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Dominic Smith Dominic Smith Taking seat against righty
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 11:28 AM
Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: Smith started in Atlanta's last two matchups versus right-handed pitching and went 2-for-6 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and three runs between those contests, but he'll retreat to the bench Sunday while the Nationals send righty Cade Cavalli to the hill. The 31-year-old looks like he'll have to settle for more of a part-time role at designated hitter versus righties while Mike Yastrzemski and Ronald Acuna both see more time at that spot following their recent returns from the injured list. |
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Spencer Strider Spencer Strider Likely done for 2026
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 9:45 AM
Strider (elbow) appears unlikely to pitch again during the 2026 season, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After landing on the shelf June 13 due to right elbow inflammation, Strider met with Dr. Keith Meister two days later and was prescribed a month of rest. Though he was expected to be re-evaluated over the All-Star break, Atlanta hasn't provided a formal update on Strider's next steps. Bowman notes that Strider had his locker cleaned out during Atlanta's most recent homestand, a sign that the club isn't counting on the right-hander's return over the final two months of the season. Strider labored through his eight starts with Atlanta prior to going on the injured list, walking 12.8 percent of the batters he faced while pitching to a 5.31 ERA and 1.36 WHIP across 39 innings. |
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JR Ritchie JR Ritchie Called up to start Sunday
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 8:18 AM
Atlanta recalled Ritchie from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Sunday against the Nationals, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The 23-year-old rookie will fill the rotation spot of Reynaldo Lopez, who landed on the injured list due to a knee issue. It'll be the eighth start and 14th MLB appearance of the campaign for Ritchie, who has a 4.50 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 49:33 K:BB across his first 54 big-league innings. |
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Reynaldo Lopez Reynaldo Lopez Shifts to IL
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 8:14 AM
Atlanta placed Lopez (knee) on the 15-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: Atlanta is labeling Lopez's injury as left knee inflammation, though Mark Bowman of MLB.com relays that the club is still awaiting the results of the right-hander's MRI before providing a timeline for his return. Right-hander JR Ritchie was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move and will step in as Atlanta's new fifth starter beginning with Sunday's game against the Nationals. Since moving back into the rotation in late June after a two-month stint in the bullpen, Lopez went 1-2 with a 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 27:8 K:BB in 28 innings over six starts. |
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Reynaldo Lopez Reynaldo Lopez Likely to go on IL
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 11:10 PM
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Saturday that Lopez (knee) will likely go on the 15-day injured list, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Lopez was scratched from his scheduled start against the Nationals on Saturday due to left knee inflammation. He'll undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the knee injury, but it's severe enough for Lopez to require a stint on the IL. A minimum stay on the IL would put the right-hander on track to return in mid-August, though his recovery timeline will become more clear once he's undergone more tests. JR Ritchie, who is slated to pitch Sunday against Washington, could get a few turns in the rotation while Lopez is sidelined. |
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Martin Perez Martin Perez Dominant in last-minute start
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 11:04 PM
Perez (7-6) earned the win over Washington on Saturday, allowing one hit and walking two batters while striking out six over seven scoreless innings.
Analysis: Perez was originally slated to pitch Sunday, but he was moved up a day after Reynaldo Lopez was scratched due to a knee injury he suffered while warming up. The last-minute adjustment didn't phase Perez at all, as he no-hit the Nationals until there were two outs in the seventh inning. The left-hander needed just 78 pitches to complete seven frames in his longest outing of the campaign. With Lopez expected to go on the injured list, per Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Perez's importance to the rotation becomes even more emphatic. The veteran hurler holds a 3.24 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 75:39 K:BB over 97.1 innings spanning 21 games (17 starts). |
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Bailey Falter Bailey Falter Traded to Atlanta
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 8:38 PM
Kansas City traded Falter and Lane Thomas to Atlanta on Saturday in exchange for Carter Holton and Lucas Braun, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Falter has spent most of the season with Triple-A Omaha, but he gives Atlanta a left-handed option out of the bullpen moving forward. His last major-league outing was May 26 against the Yankees, when he allowed seven runs on nine hits (including three home runs) across 2.1 innings to take the loss. Falter has been much better in Triple-A, where he has a 2.98 ERA and 1.45 WHIP over 42.1 frames. |
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Lane Thomas Lane Thomas Heading to Atlanta
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 8:34 PM
Kansas City traded Thomas and Bailey Falter to Atlanta on Saturday in exchange for Carter Holton and Lucas Braun, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Thomas was removed during the fourth inning of the Royals' game against the Rockies on Saturday, and the veteran outfielder will indeed be on the move. He has served as the Royals' starting center fielder since Kyle Isbel (foot) landed on the 10-day injured list in early June, and the former gives Atlanta a right-handed bat in the outfield. Thomas entered Saturday with a .717 OPS with seven steals, 10 home runs and 37 RBI across 326 plate appearances this season. |
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JR Ritchie JR Ritchie Likely to start Sunday
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 6:05 PM
Ritchie was scratched from his scheduled start with Triple-A Gwinnett and is expected to start for Atlanta against Washington on Sunday, Grant McAuley of the Marietta Daily Journal reports.
Analysis: Reynaldo Lopez was scratched from Saturday's start with Atlanta due to left knee inflammation, prompting the team to move Martin Perez up a day from Sunday's scheduled outing. Ritchie has appeared in 13 major-league games (seven starts) this season and has a 4.50 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 49:33 K:BB over 54 innings. |
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Reynaldo Lopez Reynaldo Lopez Scratched with knee inflammation
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 5:51 PM
Lopez was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday against Washington due to left knee inflammation.
Analysis: The severity of Lopez's injury is unclear, but it's enough of an issue to prevent him from taking the mound Saturday. Martin Perez was originally due to start Sunday's series finale but will instead move up a day and start in Lopez's place. |
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Mauricio Dubon Mauricio Dubon Getting break Saturday
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 3:33 PM
Dubon isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: Dubon will get a chance to clear his head Saturday after posting just a .513 OPS in 15 games since the All-Star break. His absence will allow Mike Yastrzemski to start in left field while Dominic Smith serves as Atlanta's designated hitter. |
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Elieser Hernandez Elieser Hernandez Designated for assignment
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 11:36 AM
Atlanta designated Hernandez for assignment Saturday.
Analysis: Hernandez pitched three innings Friday to record the first save of his career, but he'll now be pushed out of Atlanta's bullpen to make room for a fresh arm in the form of James Karinchak. Hernandez has now allowed just one run in six big-league innings this year, but he still carries a 5.03 ERA across his MLB career. |
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James Karinchak James Karinchak Recalled from Gwinnett
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 11:33 AM
Atlanta recalled Karinchak from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
Analysis: Karinchak has given up just two earned runs in 9.2 innings with the big club this season, and he'll now return to Atlanta to take on a middle-relief role. He'll replace Elieser Hernandez, who was designated for assignment. |
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Elieser Hernandez Elieser Hernandez Collects three-inning save
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 10:38 AM
Hernandez recorded his first career save against the Nationals on Friday, giving up one run on five hits and one walk over three innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: A solo shot by Andres Chaparro accounted for the only blemish on Hernandez's line as he wrapped up a 6-2 win for starter Bryce Elder. Hernandez has made two long-relief appearances for Atlanta this season, both in late July, and he's produced a 1.50 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 6:4 K:BB over six innings. |
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