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Ozzie Albies Ozzie Albies Homers, drives in four
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 3:17 PM
Albies went 3-for-4 with with a homer, an additional run scored and four total RBI in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Nationals.
Analysis: It's the first multi-RBI game of the season for Albies -- he capped the scoring Thursday with his fifth homer of the season in the ninth inning off Julian Fernandez. Albies' big day also extended his hit streak to six games -- he's gone 9-for-23 (.391) in that span. The veteran second baseman has gotten off to a strong start this year, slashing .297/.342/.475 with 15 RBI and 18 runs scored across 111 plate appearances. |
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JR Ritchie JR Ritchie Grabs win in debut
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 2:50 PM
Ritchie (1-0) earned the win Thursday over the Nationals, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: It was an impressive major-league debut for the 22-year-old Ritchie, who needed just 89 pitches to get through seven innings while holding Washington to a pair of solo home runs (one of which came on his first pitch of the game to James Wood). While Ritchie could return to the minors with Spencer Strider (oblique) expected to return next weekend, the rookie made a strong case for a longer look in the rotation. Ritchie posted a stellar 0.99 ERA with a 1.03 WHIP and 28:13 K:BB across five starts (27.1 innings) with Triple-A Gwinnett this season. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Exits game with quad tightness
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 2:17 PM
Harris was removed from Thursday's game against the Nationals in the seventh inning due to left quad tightness.
Analysis: Harris doubled in a run in the top of the seventh inning but was then seen stretching out his left leg after advancing to third base on a single. He was removed from the game before the bottom of the frame. Atlanta is saying Harris' exit was precautionary, and Harris said after the game that he expects to play Friday versus the Phillies, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Harris finished Thursday's tilt having gone 3-for-4 with two RBI, and he's batting .447 with five home runs across his last 11 games. If Harris misses some time, Eli White would receive an uptick in playing time. |
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Jonah Heim Jonah Heim On base twice in Wednesday's start
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 9:27 AM
Heim went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Nationals.
Analysis: The 30-year-old got the start at catcher and hit ninth for Atlanta, and Heim did an effective job of flipping the lineup over in an 8-6 victory. Heim quietly has a six-game hitting streak dating back to April 7, batting .304 (7-for-23) over that stretch with three doubles, two RBI and a run. Heim isn't guaranteed to lose his spot on the 26-man roster when Sean Murphy (hip) gets healthy, given Atlanta's tendency to keep Drake Baldwin's bat in the lineup at DH when he isn't catching. |
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Matt Olson Matt Olson Clubs seventh homer
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 9:22 AM
Olson went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Nationals.
Analysis: Atlanta racked up eight runs and four homers in the first four innings of the contest, all off Zack Littell, with Olson's fourth-inning blast capping the offensive eruption. The first baseman is up to seven long balls in 25 games on the season to go along with a .265/.348/.582 slash line, 20 runs and 22 RBI. |
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Drake Baldwin Drake Baldwin Goes yard again Wednesday
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 9:19 AM
Baldwin went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Nationals.
Analysis: The second-year backstop took Zack Littell deep in the first inning, kicking off an eight-run, four-homer barrage by Atlanta. Baldwin has left the yard in back-to-back games and seven times in his first 25 contests this season while compiling a stellar .320/.391/.563 slash line, 23 RBI and an MLB-leading 26 runs. |
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Dylan Dodd Dylan Dodd Officially placed on injured list
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 8:30 AM
Atlanta placed Dodd on the 15-day injured list Thursday with left thoracic spine inflammation.
Analysis: Atlanta has not provided a timetable for Dodd's return, but the nature of the injury suggests it could be a longer than minimum stay on the IL for the lefty. Dodd has been effective in two relief outings with the big club this season, allowing one run with a 4:1 K:BB over four innings. |
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Carlos Carrasco Carlos Carrasco Added to big-league roster
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 8:24 AM
Atlanta selected Carrasco's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.
Analysis: Carrasco has been excellent so far this season with Gwinnett, putting up a 1.71 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with an 18:5 K:BB through 21 innings. The 39-year-old is slated to serve in a long-relief role for Atlanta. |
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Didier Fuentes Didier Fuentes Optioned after spot start
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 8:22 AM
Atlanta optioned Fuentes to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.
Analysis: Fuentes was shaky in a spot start Wednesday versus the Nationals, striking out seven but permitting four earned runs on seven hits and a walk over three frames. The 20-year-old should get another opportunity in the Atlanta rotation later this summer, but for now he will continue to hone his craft at Gwinnett, where he's posted a 2.16 ERA and 20:6 K:BB in 16.2 innings. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Seventh career multi-homer game
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 10:07 PM
Harris went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Wednesday's 8-6 win over the Nationals.
Analysis: It was the seventh career multi-homer performance by Harris, who continues to tear the cover off the ball following a sluggish start to the year. The center fielder has smashed five long balls in his last 10 outings, during which Harris is slashing a ridiculous .412/.459/.882 with nine RBI and one stolen base covering 37 plate appearances to raise his OPS for the year to .880. |
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Robert Suarez Robert Suarez Secures second save
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 9:58 PM
Suarez picked up the save Wednesday against the Nationals, allowing no runs on one hit and no walks in the ninth inning.
Analysis: Though he did allow the potential tying run to get to the plate, Suarez quickly shut down any possible Washington rally while throwing seven of his eight pitches for strikes. The hard-throwing right-hander looks to be assuming closing duties in Raisel Iglesias' (shoulder) stead and should be rostered in all fantasy leagues, posting a 0.84 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 11:1 K:BB through 10.2 innings while converting each of his two save chances. |
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Martin Perez Martin Perez Serves up two homers in long relief
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 9:53 PM
Perez didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against Washington, allowing two runs on three hits (two home runs) and no walks in three innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Although he was slated to start Thursday's game against the Nationals, Perez ended up being needed as a bulk reliever behind the struggling Didier Fuentes on Wednesday. It was the shortest outing of the year for Perez, who still owns an excellent 2.70 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 14:6 K:BB over his first 23.1 frames. The veteran southpaw is lined up to take the bump against the Tigers next week, but Spencer Strider (oblique) appears to be closing in on a return and might take Perez's place in the rotation beyond that. |
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Carlos Carrasco Carlos Carrasco Returning to majors
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 9:24 PM
Atlanta is expected to select Carrasco's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday, Barrett Sallee of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.
Analysis: Carrasco has made four starts at Triple-A Gwinnett this year and owns a 1.71 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with an 18:5 K:BB through 21 innings. He's now set to make his return to the big leagues but will likely operate in a long-relief role, as Atlanta will have an opening in it's bullpen once Dylan Dodd (back) is officially placed on the injured list. |
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Dylan Dodd Dylan Dodd Bound for IL
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 9:19 PM
Atlanta will place Dodd on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a back strain, Barrett Sallee of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.
Analysis: Dodd was summoned from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday and gave up an earned run in his appearance against Washington, but he seems to have come away from his outing with a back issue. He'll spend at least a couple of weeks on the injured list as a result, and Carlos Carrasco will come up from Triple-A to round out Atlanta's bullpen. |
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Didier Fuentes Didier Fuentes Heading back to minors
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 9:15 PM
Atlanta will option Fuentes to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday, Barrett Sallee of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.
Analysis: Fuentes was recalled from the minors to start Wednesday's game against Washington and will now head back down after giving up four earned runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out seven batters over three innings. The 20-year-old righty owns a 2.16 ERA at Triple-A and is viewed as one of the top prospects in Atlanta's farm system, so he will likely receive more opportunities to showcase his talents at the major-league level this season. JR Ritchie is slated to come up from Triple-A in a corresponding move. |
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Dominic Smith Dominic Smith Hitting bench Wednesday
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 2:35 PM
Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: Atlanta is giving Drake Baldwin a day off from catching but keeping his bat in the lineup at designated hitter, so Smith will be the odd man out of the starting nine. A non-roster invitee in spring training, Smith secured a spot on the Opening Day squad coming out of camp and has been a pleasant surprise for Atlanta early on, slashing .345/.362/.600 with four home runs, 17 RBI and 10 runs over 18 games. |
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Spencer Strider Spencer Strider Notches eight Ks in rehab start
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 11:38 AM
Strider (oblique) struck out eight and permitted one hit and one walk over 4.1 scoreless innings in his rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A Gwinnett.
Analysis: After tossing 3.1 scoreless frames for High-A Rome during his first rehab start last Thursday, Strider moved up a couple levels for his second minor-league outing but was unfazed by the jump in competition. The right-hander pumped in 46 of his 65 pitches for strikes, topping out at 98.1 miles per hour with his fastball and inducing 15 swinging strikes, 10 of which came via his slider. Strider will look to build up to the 80-pitch mark his next time out in what will likely be his final rehab outing in the minors before Atlanta brings him back from the 15-day injured list. He tentatively lines up to make his 2026 MLB debut during Atlanta's three-game series in Colorado next weekend. |
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Martin Perez Martin Perez Drawing another start Thursday
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 8:48 AM
Perez is slated to start Thursday's game against the Nationals in Washington, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After being re-signed last week, Perez slotted back into the Atlanta rotation for his third start of the season and delivered a gem in last Friday's 9-0 win over the Phillies, tossing six scoreless frames. The veteran lefty is now holding down a 2.21 ERA and 0.93 WHIP over 20.1 innings on the season, but he could soon be moved out of the rotation with Spencer Strider (oblique) trending toward a potential return from the injured list next weekend. How Perez fares Thursday could decide whether he receives another start before Strider returns or shifts into a long-relief role. |
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Ian Hamilton Ian Hamilton DFA'd by Atlanta
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 8:33 AM
Atlanta designated Hamilton for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: Hamilton was knocked around for three runs in an inning of work Tuesday versus the Nationals in his lone appearance with the big club. The 30-year-old has often been an effective middle reliever in the past, so it's possible there's interest in him via waivers. |
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Didier Fuentes Didier Fuentes Recalled to start Wednesday's game
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 8:31 AM
Atlanta recalled Fuentes from Triple-A Gwinnett and will have him start Wednesday in Washington.
Analysis: Wednesday had been Martin Perez's turn in the Atlanta rotation, but he will be pushed back a day. Fuentes was due for another chance at the major-league level, having tossed four innings of one-run ball in a long-relief outing earlier this season and boasting a 2.16 ERA and 20:6 K:BB in 16.2 frames with Gwinnett. With Spencer Strider (oblique) due back from the injured list soon, Fuentes could be in line for just one start with Atlanta, though he could make that decision difficult if he pitches well Wednesday. |
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