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Raisel Iglesias Raisel Iglesias Survives for 32nd save
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 2:23 PM
Iglesias earned the save Thursday against the Rays, allowing a run on one hit and one walk in the ninth inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: It didn't appear as though Atlanta would have a save situation until its three-run eighth inning, so Iglesias had to get warmed up quickly for the ninth. The right-hander was scored upon Thursday for the first time since Aug. 16, ending a seven-outing scoreless stretch. He has a 2.83 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 56:17 K:BB over 54 innings, collecting 32 saves in 35 opportunities, as he maintains a strong grip on the closer role. |
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Lane Thomas Lane Thomas Will be placed on 10-day IL
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 2:03 PM
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Thursday that Thomas (side) will be placed on the 10-day injured list, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Thomas had to be scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Rays after tweaking his left side pregame. Though he will be eligible to return later this month, it's an injury that could end Thomas' regular season. He's gone just 7-for-41 with one home run in 21 contests since joining Atlanta at the trade deadline. |
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Martin Perez Martin Perez Rebounds with seven shutout innings
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 1:56 PM
Perez took a no-decision Thursday against Tampa Bay, allowing four hits and two walks in seven scoreless innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Perez outdueled Nick Martinez on Thursday, scattering four singles across seven sterling frames. The southpaw showed signs of rust his last time out while pitching on extra rest, coughing up four runs over 3.2 innings in Philadelphia on Saturday, so it was encouraging to see him rebound in response after a normal between-starts protocol. He'll carry a 3.08 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 98:56 K:BB through 131.2 innings into his next scheduled appearance in Chicago against the Cubs. |
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Lane Thomas Lane Thomas Scratched due to side tightness
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 11:03 AM
Thomas was scratched from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Rays due to left side tightness, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Thomas had been slated to receive a rare start in left field, but now his status moving forward is up in the air. Dominic Smith will enter the lineup at designated hitter, and Brewer Hicklen will shift from DH to left field for Atlanta. |
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Sean Murphy Sean Murphy Out of Thursday's lineup
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 8:41 AM
Murphy is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Rays.
Analysis: After drawing starts behind the plate in the first two games of the series, Murphy will take a seat for Thursday's finale. Drake Baldwin will do the catching as Atlanta tries to avoid the sweep. |
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Mike Yastrzemski Mike Yastrzemski Exiting starting lineup
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 8:40 AM
Yastrzemski is absent from the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Rays.
Analysis: Yastrzemski manned left field in the first two games of the series, but he'll take a seat despite the Rays sending a righty (Nick Martinez) to the bump. Lane Thomas is covering left field and will bat sixth for Atlanta. |
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Ozzie Albies Ozzie Albies Receiving rare day off
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 8:35 AM
Albies is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Rays.
Analysis: Albies is 2-for-23 (.087) over his last six games and is slashing just .195/.271/.305 since the beginning of August, so he will get a rare day off to regroup. Mauricio Dubon will fill in at second base in Albies' stead. |
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Reynaldo Lopez Reynaldo Lopez Loss in return
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 11:27 PM
Lopez (4-4) took home the loss against the Ray Wednesday, giving up six runs on seven hits and three walks with five strikeouts in 4.2 innings.
Analysis: Lopez throw a solid amount with 80 pitches in his return to the starting lineup for the first time since late July with left knee inflammation. In just his 12th start of the season, Lopez got gave up six singles and three walks to get himself into jams throughout the night. The righty now has a 4.13 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and a 71:32 K:BB in 76.1 innings pitched. The 32-year-old is penciled in to make his next start against the Cubs next week on the road. |
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Robert Suarez Robert Suarez Facing hitters next week
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 3:42 PM
Suarez (elbow) will throw a live batting practice session next week, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: If Suarez's live BP goes well, he'll then be cleared to begin a rehab assignment. The veteran reliever has not pitched in a game since late June, but with time running short on the regular season, Suarez might not be afforded too many rehab outings before being activated. He's working his way back from right elbow inflammation. |
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Bryce Elder Bryce Elder Officially placed on injured list
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 10:38 AM
Atlanta placed Elder on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to arthroscopic right knee surgery.
Analysis: Elder had his knee scoped Tuesday and will miss the remainder of the regular season, though he's aiming to be available at some point during the playoffs. If he does return for the postseason, it would likely be in a relief role. The right-hander has posted a 4.11 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 121:49 K:BB over 149 innings covering 26 starts for Atlanta this season. |
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Reynaldo Lopez Reynaldo Lopez Activated ahead of start Wednesday
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 10:35 AM
Atlanta activated Lopez (knee) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Lopez will rejoin Atlanta's rotation with a start Wednesday against the Rays. The right-hander has been shelved since late July with left knee inflammation, but he pitched well on a rehab assignment, collecting a 2.57 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 11:3 K:BB in 14 innings. Lopez threw 93 pitches in his last rehab outing, so he should be prepared to handle a normal workload versus Tampa Bay. |
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Elieser Hernandez Elieser Hernandez DFA'd by Atlanta
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 10:32 AM
Atlanta designated Hernandez for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: Hernandez threw two innings and 49 pitches in Tuesday's loss to the Rays, so he's being sent out in favor of a fresh bullpen arm. Bailey Falter will grab Hernandez's roster spot. |
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Bailey Falter Bailey Falter Added to big-league roster
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 10:29 AM
Atlanta selected Falter's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.
Analysis: Falter was acquired from the Royals at the trade deadline and allowed just one unearned run with an 11:2 K:BB over 10.2 innings with Gwinnett. The lefty will likely be used in middle relief in Atlanta. |
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AJ Smith-Shawver AJ Smith-Shawver Struggles against Rays
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 8:46 AM
Smith-Shawver (0-2) took the loss Tuesday against the Rays after allowing four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three over 3.1 innings.
Analysis: Smith-Shawver immediately fell behind when Junior Caminero launched a 455-foot solo homer in the first inning, though Atlanta quickly tied the game. The right-hander's outing unraveled in the third, when Liam Hicks' two-run homer put Tampa Bay ahead for good before Victor Mesa added an RBI single. Smith-Shawver returned for the fourth but recorded only one out before being replaced by Brent Suter after a Yandy Diaz double, leaving Smith-Shawver with a 7.71 ERA through his first five starts of the season. |
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Bryce Elder Bryce Elder Out 3-to-4 weeks after knee scope
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 3:42 PM
Elder is expected to be sidelined 3-to-4 weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Elder had his knee examined by a doctor in Philadelphia on Monday, and the decision was made to have the minor procedure. The right-hander will not return before the end of the regular season, but Elder is aiming to be available at some point during the playoffs. Elder will conclude his regular season having gone 8-8 with a 4.11 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 121:49 K:BB over 149 innings covering 26 starts. |
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Grant Holmes Grant Holmes Spins six shutout innings
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 2:02 PM
Holmes took a no-decision against the Phillies on Monday, allowing no runs on three hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Holmes looked very sharp Monday, blanking a potent Philadelphia lineup over six frames. The six strikeouts were the right-hander's most since May 23 versus the Nationals, and he's now turned in five scoreless starts in his last seven since the beginning of August. He's in line to wrap up a two-start week in a home rematch with the Phillies this weekend, holding a quality 3.46 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 110:57 K:BB over 137.2 innings. |
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Reynaldo Lopez Reynaldo Lopez Locked in to start Wednesday
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 11:37 AM
Lopez (knee) will return from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday's game against the Rays in Atlanta, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Atlanta will keep a six-man rotation intact but will open up a spot for Lopez by shifting Bryce Elder to the bullpen, at least for the next week. Lopez will make his return to the big club after a strong showing in his three-start rehab assignment at Triple-A Gwinnett, during which he rung up a 2.57 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 11:3 K:BB in 14 innings. He tossed 93 pitches in his final rehab outing and shouldn't face any workload restrictions Wednesday, when he makes his 12th start of the season for Atlanta. |
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Mike Yastrzemski Mike Yastrzemski On bench for series finale
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 11:33 AM
Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Philadelphia.
Analysis: Yastrzemski will sit for the third time in Atlanta's four-game series with Philadelphia, with two of those absences having come against left-handed pitching. Since the All-Star break, Yastrzemski has turned in a lackluster .214/.287/.393 line over 37 games, and his underwhelming production could put him in danger of losing his strong-side platoon role and becoming more of a part-time player versus right-handed pitching. |
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Bryce Elder Bryce Elder Ticketed for bullpen
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 10:18 AM
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Monday that Elder will temporarily move to the bullpen, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: With Reynaldo Lopez (knee) returning from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday against the Rays, Atlanta will shift Elder to the bullpen to keep its six-man rotation intact. While Elder has turned in a serviceable 4.11 ERA over 26 starts on the season, he's been tagged for 16 runs on 30 hits -- including five home runs -- and seven walks over his last four outings. Per Mark Bowman of MLB.com, Weiss noted that Elder has been managing a knee issue of late, so the short-term move to the bullpen will lighten his workload and limit the strain on his body. The skipper added that Elder could make a start during Atlanta's three-game road series versus the Cubs next week, though it's unclear who would come out of the rotation to open up a spot for the right-hander. |
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JR Ritchie JR Ritchie Fans career-high 15 for Triple-A Gwinnett
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 10:18 AM
Ritchie allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over 6.2 innings for Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday while striking out a career-high 15 batters.
Analysis: The 23-year-old right-hander set a new franchise Ks record for Gwinnett, breaking the mark of 13 previously set by Bryse Wilson in 2018 and tied by Spencer Strider in a 2025 rehab start. Ritchie was demoted in early August, but he's making a case to rejoin Atlanta's big-league roster for the stretch run. Over five starts since getting sent down, he's produced a 2.28 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 35:13 K:BB over 27.2 innings while lasting at least five innings in each outing. |
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