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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Remains out of lineup Monday
Mon, May 4, 2026, 5:20 PM
Harris (quad) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game in Seattle.
Analysis: Harris returned from his left quad injury to start Saturday's game against the Rockies in the designated hitter spot, but he's now been absent from the lineup for the last two contests. Atlanta does not appear comfortable playing Harris in center field yet, and it has elected to put Drake Baldwin at DH on Monday while Sean Murphy makes his season debut at catcher. Harris has made a couple pinch-hitting appearances in games he didn't start, so he should be available off the bench Monday. |
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Jonah Heim Jonah Heim DFA'd by Atlanta
Mon, May 4, 2026, 5:04 PM
Atlanta designed Heim for assignment Monday.
Analysis: Heim served as Atlanta's No. 2 catcher behind Drake Baldwin after Sean Murphy (hip) opened the season on the 10-day injured list. With Murphy back from the IL, Heim's services are no longer needed on Atlanta's major-league roster, and it's unclear whether he will stay with the organization if he clears waivers. Heim is slashing .231/.311/.410 with one home run and eight RBI across 45 plate appearances this season. |
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Sean Murphy Sean Murphy Activated from IL
Mon, May 4, 2026, 5:00 PM
Atlanta activated Murphy (hip) from the 10-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: Murphy is ready to make his 2026 debut following his recovery from his surgery in September to repair a right hip labral tear. He finished his rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett strongly, going 8-for-24 (.333) with four RBI, two doubles and six runs scored over his last six outings. Murphy should slide back into his primary role as Atlanta's designated hitter while Drake Baldwin continues to handle catcher duties. Jonah Heim was designated for assignment by Atlanta in a corresponding move. |
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Ha-Seong Kim Ha-Seong Kim Moving rehab to Triple-A
Mon, May 4, 2026, 4:43 PM
Kim (finger) is moving his rehab assignment from Double-A Columbus to Triple-A Gwinnett this week, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports.
Analysis: Kim embarked on his rehab assignment in late April and is taking the next step in his recovery from surgery he underwent in January to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger. He went 3-for-9 with four walks, one steal and three runs scored across four outings in Double-A and will likely need a few outings in Triple-A before being cleared to return to the majors. Mauricio Dubon should continue to hold down the fort at shortstop until Kim is back with Atlanta. |
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Ozzie Albies Ozzie Albies Hit streak at 15 games
Mon, May 4, 2026, 9:31 AM
Albies went 2-for-3 with two walks, three runs scored and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Rockies.
Analysis: The switch-hitting second baseman extended his hitting streak to 15 games, tying his career high, with another dazzling performance. Albies is slashing .421/.470/.702 during his streak with seven doubles, three homers, 13 RBI and 14 runs, as well as a stellar 7:4 BB:K. |
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Jorge Mateo Jorge Mateo Slugs homer Sunday
Sun, May 3, 2026, 8:30 PM
Mateo went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a stolen base in Sunday's 11-6 win over Colorado.
Analysis: Mateo drew his fourth straight start at shortstop and delivered with his second homer of the season, a two-run blast off Kyle Freeland in the second inning to go back-to-back with Jonah Heim. Mateo has generally been effective when called upon in 2026, as the veteran speedster is hitting .286/.318/.476 with two homers, two doubles, five RBI, 12 runs and three steals across 44 plate appearances. |
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Jonah Heim Jonah Heim Tallies five RBI in win
Sun, May 3, 2026, 8:21 PM
Heim went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, a double, three additional RBI and an additional run scored in Sunday's 11-6 win over Colorado.
Analysis: With Drake Baldwin at designated hitter, Heim drew the start at catcher and made the most of it, matching a career high with five RBI. He opened the scoring for Atlanta with a two-run blast in the second inning before adding another extra-base hit with a two-RBI double in the ninth to extend the lead. The 30-year-old's playing time has been limited with Baldwin's success behind the plate, as Heim has logged 45 plate appearances in 2026, slashing .231/.311/.410 with a homer, four doubles, eight RBI and four runs. |
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Spencer Strider Spencer Strider Shaky control in season debut
Sun, May 3, 2026, 8:03 PM
Strider (oblique) did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three runs on four hits and five walks over 3.1 innings against the Rockies. He struck out six.
Analysis: Strider made his first start of the season after opening on the injured list with a left oblique strain and struggled to consistently find the zone, throwing 48 of 87 pitches for strikes and issuing five free passes. It wasn't a strong outing for the right-hander, who also allowed a homer to TJ Rumfield in the third inning, but Strider did strike out six and simply being back on a big-league mound is a step in the right direction. After posting a 4.45 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with a 131:51 K:BB across 125.1 regular-season innings (23 starts) in 2025, the 27-year-old is looking to return closer to his form from 2022 and 2023 prior to injuries. Strider is tentatively scheduled to start Saturday against the Dodgers, though how Atlanta manages his workload will be worth monitoring. |
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Raisel Iglesias Raisel Iglesias Set to be activated Tuesday
Sun, May 3, 2026, 5:45 PM
Iglesias (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Iglesias has been sidelined since being placed on the 15-day IL on April 21 with right shoulder inflammation, but manager Walt Weiss said following Sunday's 11-6 win over the Rockies that he expects the closer to join Atlanta's major-league squad on the road Tuesday in Seattle. The right-hander appears to be set to return to action after the minimum 15 days on the injured list while also not having to go on a minor-league rehab assignment. Iglesias will likely immediately push Robert Suarez back into a set-up role upon his activation. |
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Dylan Dodd Dylan Dodd Set to launch rehab assignment
Sun, May 3, 2026, 5:17 PM
Dodd (back) is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett in the coming days, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports.
Analysis: Dodd has been on the 15-day injured list since April 23 while recovering from left thoracic spine inflammation, but southpaw now appears to be nearing a return to action. Dodd has made two appearances with Atlanta this season, giving up one run on three hits and a walk while striking out four batters over four innings. |
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Joel Payamps Joel Payamps Remains in organization
Sun, May 3, 2026, 4:24 PM
Atlanta outrighted Payamps to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday after he cleared waivers.
Analysis: The right-hander was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Friday, but he'll remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Payamps has surrendered seven earned runs over 7.2 innings during his time in the big leagues this year. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Idle for series finale
Sun, May 3, 2026, 1:41 PM
Harris is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Harris appears to have moved past the left quadriceps tightness that kept him on the bench Thursday and Friday, but Atlanta will rest him for Sunday's day game while Colorado sends southpaw Kyle Freeland to the bump. Mauricio Dubon will draw the start in center field. |
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Mike Yastrzemski Mike Yastrzemski Exiting lineup versus lefty
Sun, May 3, 2026, 1:38 PM
Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Ronald Acuna (hamstring) landed on the injured list Sunday, but his absence may not change Yastrzemski's role as a strong-side platoon option. Yastrzemski will be on the bench for the fourth time in the last five games Sunday, with Atlanta facing lefty starters in each of those contests. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Dealing with Grade 1 strain
Sun, May 3, 2026, 12:34 PM
Manager Walt Weiss said Sunday that Acuna has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain of his left hamstring, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: The 28-year-old outfielder was placed on the injured list earlier Sunday after sustaining the injury during Saturday's 9-1 win over the Rockies, but he appears to have avoided a more serious setback than Atlanta had feared. Acuna is without an official timeline for his return, but the encouraging diagnosis could mean that his absence isn't a lengthy one. |
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Hunter Stratton Hunter Stratton Returning to Triple-A
Sun, May 3, 2026, 9:32 AM
Atlanta optioned Stratton to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.
Analysis: Stratton's stay in the big leagues lasted just two days, with the reliever making his lone appearance Saturday, when he tossed a scoreless inning in Atlanta's 9-1 win over Colorado. He'll cede his spot on the 26-man active roster to right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique), who was reinstated from the injured list ahead of his scheduled start in Sunday's series finale in Colorado. |
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Jose Azocar Jose Azocar Summoned to majors
Sun, May 3, 2026, 9:29 AM
Atlanta selected Azocar's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.
Analysis: He'll provide Atlanta with some extra coverage in the outfield after Ronald Acuna (hamstring) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move, but Azocar is likely to see most of his usage as a late-inning defensive replacement or pinch runner. The 29-year-old had been handling an everyday role at Gwinnett, slashing .270/.348/.420 with two home runs and eight stolen bases over 113 plate appearances. |
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Spencer Strider Spencer Strider Activated for 2026 MLB debut
Sun, May 3, 2026, 9:25 AM
Atlanta reinstated Strider (oblique) from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday's game at Colorado.
Analysis: The right-hander has missed the first month-plus of the regular season while working his way back from an oblique strain, but he's ready to make his first big-league appearance of the year after a three-start rehab assignment. Strider built up to 82 pitches and five innings during his final rehab outing, so his workload shouldn't be significantly limited in his 2026 debut. In last year's return from internal brace surgery on his elbow, Strider had an up-and-down campaign with a 4.45 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 131:51 K:BB across 125.1 innings. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Lands on IL with hamstring strain
Sun, May 3, 2026, 9:19 AM
Atlanta placed Acuna on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a left hamstring strain.
Analysis: Acuna was lifted from Saturday's 9-1 win over the Rockies in the second inning due to hamstring tightness, prompting Atlanta to send him in for an MRI following the game. Though Atlanta hasn't offered up a timeline for Acuna's return after assessing his imaging, the club quickly determined that the five-time All-Star's injury was significant enough to keep him out for at least the next week and a half. Atlanta called up Jose Azocar from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move, but Eli White and Mauricio Dubon are the more likelier candidates to see added reps in the outfield while Acuna is shelved. |
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Drake Baldwin Drake Baldwin Keeps rolling Saturday
Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:07 PM
Baldwin went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, four RBI and a walk in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Baldwin continues to roll as one of fantasy's breakout players in the early part of the season. The slugging backstop now has a pair of three-hit attacks on the campaign, and Saturday was already his third four-RBI effort of 2026. Through 138 at-bats, Baldwin is hitting .312 with eight long balls, five doubles, 29 RBI and 31 runs scored. |
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Austin Riley Austin Riley Shows off power, speed in rout
Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:01 PM
Riley went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk, a stolen base and an additional run scored in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: The 29-year-old ended up in an 0-for-15 cold spell over his final four outings of April, but he's starting the month of May off on the right foot. Saturday marked the first time this year that Riley both left the yard and swiped a bag in the same game. Riley, who hit seventh in the Atlanta lineup Saturday, is still batting a poor .205 with four homers, six doubles, 20 RBI and three stolen bases over 127 at-bats. |
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