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Austin Riley Austin Riley Signs of life at plate
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 9:20 AM
Riley went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Wednesday's win over the Marlins.
Analysis: It was the fourth straight game with an extra-base hit for Riley, as he got Atlanta on the board in the third inning with a ground-rule double off Eury Perez into the left-field corner. The veteran third baseman is having a career-worst campaign, but he may finally be finding a groove at the plate -- over 18 contests since the All-Star break he's produced a .303/.352/.545 slash line with four doubles, four homers and 13 RBI. |
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Robert Suarez Robert Suarez Not yet ramping up throwing program
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 9:16 AM
Suarez (forearm) has yet to increase the intensity of his throwing program as Atlanta takes a cautious approach with his recovery, Gabriel Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: The veteran reliever began playing catch right after the All-Star break, but he hasn't progressed beyond that yet. "The philosophy there is we want him to be 100% pain-free before he starts to ramp up again," manager Walt Weiss said Wednesday. "At this point of the season, we just can't afford a setback. If he were to have a setback, his season is probably over. So we're just really making sure he's 100% when he steps on the mound again so he can sprint to the finish line." Suarez hasn't seen game action since June 19, and given the length of his absence, a best-case scenario for his return might see him come off the IL in late August. |
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Didier Fuentes Didier Fuentes Steps up for second save
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 9:58 PM
Fuentes secured the save Wednesday against the Marlins, throwing 1.1 clean innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Closer Raisel Iglesias wasn't sharp in Tuesday's outing against Miami, giving up a pair of runs, which perhaps prompted Atlanta to turn a different direction for Wednesday's save situation. Although Fuentes has emerged as a real weapon out of the bullpen after scuffling to a 13.85 ERA last regular season, he doesn't appear to be a legitimate threat to Iglesias' closer role. Through 48.1 innings, Fuentes sports a 2.42 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 61:15 K:BB with 12 holds plus two saves in five chances. |
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Bryce Elder Bryce Elder Brilliant in eighth win
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 9:51 PM
Elder (8-6) notched the win Wednesday against Miami, allowing one run on one hit and two walks in seven innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Elder was magnificent Wednesday, keeping the Marlins out of the hit column until Jakob Marsee doubled during the fifth inning and then for the remainder of his outing. The right-hander has looked far better on the mound overall since Atlanta skipped his turn in the rotation prior to the All-Star break, delivering a 2.57 ERA and 1.11 WHIP over his past five outings (28 frames). Elder is set to take a 3.69 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 104:42 K:BB across 126.2 innings in 2026 into a favorable home matchup against the last-place Mets. |
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Jim Jarvis Jim Jarvis Idle Wednesday
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 6:24 PM
Jarvis is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Jarvis will hit the bench after he went 5-for-19 (.263 average) with two RBI and one run while starting in Atlanta's previous six games. With Atlanta recently getting all of Ronald Acuna, Mike Yastrzemski and Sean Murphy back from the injured list and also adding Lane Thomas ahead of the trade deadline, Jarvis could end up ceding more time at shortstop to Mauricio Dubon, who may not be needed in the outfield as frequently. |
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Mike Yastrzemski Mike Yastrzemski Sitting against righty
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 6:19 PM
Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Yastrzemski often sits against lefties, but he'll head to the bench Wednesday while a right-hander (Eury Perez) takes the hill for the Marlins. Yastrzemski will give up his spot in the lineup to Sean Murphy, who will start behind the plate while Drake Baldwin gets a day off from catching but serves as Atlanta's designated hitter. |
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Grant Holmes Grant Holmes Tosses six scoreless innings
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 8:55 PM
Holmes (7-4) earned the win Tuesday against the Marlins, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out five over six scoreless innings.
Analysis: Holmes struck out the side in the first inning and never looked back, throwing 47 of his 72 pitches for strikes while never facing more than four batters in any inning. The six-inning outing was his first since June 3 and helped him earn his third win over his last four starts. Through 108 innings this season, Holmes owns a 3.67 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 92:46 K:BB. He's scheduled to make his next start Sunday against the Yankees. |
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Ray Kerr Ray Kerr Back to full health
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 1:37 PM
Kerr (elbow) allowed one earned run on three hits and no walks while striking out four batters over three innings in two appearances for Double-A Columbus since being assigned to the affiliate Wednesday after being reinstated from Triple-A Gwinnett's 60-day injured list.
Analysis: Kerr missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from the Tommy John surgery he underwent the previous summer, then opened the season on Gwinnett's injured list after experiencing a setback following his lone relief appearance in the Grapefruit League. The 31-year-old southpaw was cleared to begin a rehab assignment June 14 and made four appearances in the lower levels of the minors before being activated from the IL. After the pair of outings at Double-A, Kerr was promoted to Triple-A on Tuesday. |
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JR Ritchie JR Ritchie Dispatched to minors
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 6:44 PM
Atlanta optioned Ritchie to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
Analysis: Ritchie is being sent down one day after a spot start versus the Nationals that saw him yield a pair of runs over four innings. The young right-hander has logged a 4.50 ERA and 53:36 K:BB over 58 innings covering eight starts and six relief outings during his time with the big club this season. |
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James Karinchak James Karinchak Optioned to Triple-A
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 6:42 PM
Atlanta optioned Karinchak to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
Analysis: Karinchak has allowed two runs with an 8:5 K:BB over 9.2 frames out of the Atlanta bullpen this season. He'll head back to Gwinnett for now but could get another opportunity later in the year. |
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Jorge Mateo Jorge Mateo Designated for assignment
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 6:40 PM
Atlanta designated Mateo for assignment Monday.
Analysis: Mateo has slashed .240/.285/.380 this season and has started only one game since the All-Star break. With Ha-Seong Kim (finger) back on the active roster, Atlanta has opted to send Mateo to waivers. |
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Sean Murphy Sean Murphy Reinstated from 60-day injured list
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 6:36 PM
Atlanta activated Murphy (finger) from the 60-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: Murphy is back from a fractured left middle finger that had kept him shelved since mid-May. He's been limited to only four games this season due to injury but has been cleared to return after slashing .381/.417/.429 in six rehab contests. Murphy will be the No. 2 catcher in Atlanta behind Drake Baldwin and should see some starts in the designated hitter spot. |
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Ha-Seong Kim Ha-Seong Kim Activated from injured list
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 6:31 PM
Atlanta activated Kim (finger) from the 10-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: Kim has been shelved since early July with right middle finger inflammation. He's just 5-for-73 (.068) in the majors this season and slashed an underwhelming .216/.355/.353 in 16 rehab contests. Jim Jarvis remains on the active roster and could continue to serve as Atlanta's primary shortstop over Kim. |
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Tyler Uberstine Tyler Uberstine Heading to Atlanta
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 4:25 PM
Atlanta acquired Uberstine from the Red Sox in exchange for Eli White on Monday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Uberstine, originally drafted by the Red Sox in 2021, will depart the organization for Atlanta. The 27-year-old has spent most of this season with Triple-A Worcester and made one appearance for the big-league club in early April. With Worcester, the right-hander posted a 2.81 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 37:11 K:BB through 32 innings. Uberstine will most likely report to Triple-A Gwinnett. |
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Duncan Davitt Duncan Davitt Shipped to Atlanta
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 4:22 PM
Atlanta acquired Davitt from the White Sox on Monday in exchange for catcher Joey Bart, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After making his second appearance of the season with the White Sox over the weekend, Davitt was designated for assignment earlier Monday when the team needed to open up a spot on the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old righty will reclaim a 40-man spot in Atlanta and is likely to begin his time in the organization at Triple-A Gwinnett. Davitt has spent most of the 2026 campaign with Chicago's Triple-A affiliate in Charlotte, turning in a 6.22 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 64:25 K:BB across 59.1 innings. |
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Dylan Dodd Dylan Dodd Pockets third win
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 11:16 AM
Dodd (3-1) picked up the win Sunday over the Nationals, striking out one in a perfect inning of relief.
Analysis: The southpaw took the mound for the fifth with the score tied 2-2 after starter JR Ritchie had lasted four innings, and Dodd was the pitcher of record when Atlanta took the lead for good in the bottom of the frame. Dodd has moved into a higher-leverage role since the beginning of July, posting a 1.42 ERA, 0.63 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB over 12.2 innings and 13 appearances while collecting all three of his wins and six of his seven holds on the year. |
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Mike Yastrzemski Mike Yastrzemski Finding power stroke
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 11:11 AM
Yastrzemski went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's win over the Nationals.
Analysis: The veteran slugger took Cade Cavalli deep for a solo shot in the third inning to get Atlanta on the board, before adding a sacrifice fly in the seventh. Yastrzemski has four hits in his last three games, and all four have gone for extra bases (two doubles and two homers). As long as he's providing some thump, he'll continue to be a regular part of the lineup against right-handed pitching while manning one of the corner outfield spots, with occasional action at DH as well. |
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Undergoes shoulder surgery
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 11:07 AM
Gracia has undergone surgery to repair the labrum in his shoulder, Jesus Cano of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: While Atlanta has yet to make an official announcement about the surgery, including which shoulder it was performed on, the ninth overall pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft is facing a 7-10 month recovery either way. Gracia dealt with a shoulder issue in his final year of college at Virginia, so the need to go under the knife wasn't a big surprise and was likely known to Atlanta when the team selected him, and he still posted a .354/.489/.632 slash line with 14 homers in 56 games despite reduced exit velocities from the season prior. If he meets the short end of his recovery estimate, Gracia -- who turns 22 in October -- could participate in spring training in 2027, but a more cautious approach from the organization would see him make his pro debut later next spring or summer. |
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Brent Suter Brent Suter Lands with Atlanta
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 10:36 AM
Atlanta acquired Suter from the Angels on Monday in exchange for Nacho Alvarez, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: In 41 appearances for the Angels this season, Suter has put up a 4.12 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 55:17 K:BB over 63.1 innings of work. The veteran left-hander offers Atlanta a versatile bullpen arm capable of covering multiple innings. Suter has recorded more than three outs in 20 of his 41 outings in 2026. |
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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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