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Hurston Waldrep Hurston Waldrep Another start coming Tuesday
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 4:20 PM
Waldrep is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Pirates in Pittsburgh, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports.
Analysis: Waldrep made his 2026 debut for Atlanta out of the bullpen before entering the rotation last week when Bryce Elder's turn was skipped. Though he fell just shy of the benchmarks for a quality start after allowing three earned runs over 5.1 innings last Thursday against the Cardinals, Waldrep will end up sticking around in the rotation while Elder slots back in as a replacement for the injured Martin Perez (forearm). Waldrep tentatively lines up for a two-start week, with his second outing expected to come Sunday in a rematch with the Cardinals on the road. |
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Jose Azocar Jose Azocar Added to roster
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 3:27 PM
Atlanta selected Azocar's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
Analysis: Azocar will give the club another right-handed-hitting outfielder while Eli White is away on paternity leave. Atlanta is not scheduled to face any lefty starting pitchers until Friday, so Azocar might not see much, if any, action before White returns later this week. |
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Jair Camargo Jair Camargo Scrubbed from 40-man roster
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 3:27 PM
Atlanta designated Camargo for assignment Monday.
Analysis: He'll give up his spot on the 40-man roster to Jose Azocar, who was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett to provide outfield depth after Eli White (personal) was placed on the paternity leave list. The 27-year-old Camargo saw action in one game with Atlanta earlier in the season but has otherwise spent the entire campaign at Gwinnett, slashing .216/.254/.305 with two home runs and four steals over 178 plate appearances. |
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Eli White Eli White Away on paternity leave
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 3:24 PM
Atlanta placed White on the paternity leave list Monday.
Analysis: By rule, White will be away for 1-to-3 days while welcoming a new addition to the family. Jose Azocar will absorb White's spot on the active roster. |
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Carlos Carrasco Carlos Carrasco Booted off 40-man roster again
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 11:33 AM
Atlanta designated Carrasco for assignment Monday.
Analysis: The transaction comes one day after Carrasco was knocked around for five runs over two innings in a loss to the Mets. Carrasco has wound up back in the organization and eventually the majors several times this season after being removed from Atlanta's 40-man roster, and it's possible that will happen again. |
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JR Ritchie JR Ritchie Returns to big club as reliever
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 11:31 AM
Atlanta recalled Ritchie from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
Analysis: One day after being optioned to Triple-A, Ritchie will rejoin Atlanta after Martin Perez exited his start in Sunday's loss to the Mets due to a forearm contusion and was moved to the 15-day injured list. Though the loss of Perez creates a need for a fifth starter, Bryce Elder is expected to slot back into the rotation during the upcoming week after having his previous turn skipped. As such, Ritchie will serve as a multi-inning option out of the Atlanta bullpen for the team's final seven games before the All-Star break, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. |
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Martin Perez Martin Perez Move to IL made official
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 11:29 AM
Atlanta placed Perez on the 15-day injured list Monday due to a left forearm contusion.
Analysis: Perez exited his start in Sunday's loss to the Mets after being struck in the pitching arm by a line drive. An X-ray and CT scan cleared Perez of any broken bones, but the southpaw will receive at least a couple weeks of down time to overcome soreness. |
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Receives first big-league promotion
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 11:26 AM
Atlanta selected Murphy's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
Analysis: The 22-year-old Murphy has made 16 starts this season between Double-A Columbus and Gwinnett, registering a 4.44 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 92:38 K:BB over 81 innings. Murphy has never made a relief appearance in professional ball, but Atlanta is expected to deploy him as a long man out of the bullpen to begin his time in the majors, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. |
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Mauricio Dubon Mauricio Dubon Three hits in loss to Mets
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 9:48 AM
Dubon went 3-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI in Monday's loss to the Mets.
Analysis: All three knocks were singles, and Dubon has hit safely in 11 of the last 13 games, producing a .367/.436/.571 slash line with two homers, one steal, six RBI and 12 runs over that stretch. The veteran utility player has started six straight contests in left field, and that might be his regular defensive home until Ronald Acuna (hamstring) returns after the All-Star break. |
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Drake Baldwin Drake Baldwin Belts 15th homer
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 9:41 AM
Baldwin went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and a second run scored in Sunday's loss to the Mets.
Analysis: Eleven of the game's 19 runs were scored in the ninth inning, and Baldwin had the biggest blow in the frame when he launched his 15th homer of the season, and first career grand slam, off Huascar Brazoban. The blast snapped a 15-game power drought in which Baldwin had gone just 4-for-58 (.069) with zero extra-base hits or RBI while striking out 21 times, following his mid-June return from an oblique strain. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Drives in three in Sunday's loss
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 9:36 AM
Harris went 2-for-5 with a run scored and three RBI in Sunday's loss to the Mets.
Analysis: The center fielder produced his third straight game with multiple hits and multiple RBI, a surge in which he's gone 7-for-14 with two homers, five runs and seven RBI. Harris is already just four home runs shy of the career-high 20 he set in 2025, while his .840 OPS on the year is a hair shy of the career-best .853 mark he posted as a rookie in 2022. |
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Ian Hamilton Ian Hamilton Sent outright to Triple-A
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 6:11 PM
Atlanta outrighted Hamilton to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, Barrett Sallee of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.
Analysis: Hamilton will stick around in the organization as bullpen depth at the Triple-A level after going unclaimed off waivers over the weekend. Before Atlanta dropped him from its 40-man roster Friday, Hamilton made four appearances out of the big-league bullpen and gave up four earned runs on six hits and three walks across 4.2 innings. |
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Martin Perez Martin Perez Expected to go on IL
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 4:43 PM
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss told reporters after Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Mets that Perez (forearm) will likely be placed on the 15-day injured list despite X-rays coming back negative, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Perez's left forearm was struck by line drive off the bat of Juan Soto during the fifth inning. That resulted in Perez leaving the game, and he ended up being credited for the loss after allowing five runs (four earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out one batter across 4.1 innings. A minimum stint on the IL would have the veteran southpaw back in Atlanta's rotation just after the All-Star break, though it remains to be seen whether he'll need more time to recover. |
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Martin Perez Martin Perez Struck by comebacker
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 2:46 PM
Perez was removed from Sunday's start against the Mets after being struck in the left arm by a 92-mph line drive off the bat of Juan Soto during the fifth inning, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports.
Analysis: The veteran left-hander struggled early Sunday, giving up five runs (four earned) across the first two frames before settling in. He retired the last nine batters he faced, including Soto, as Perez was able to gather the ball and throw to first base for the out before he was lifted from the game. Tyler Kinley escaped the fifth inning without further damage, but Perez still exited in line for the loss. He'll likely headed for X-rays as Atlanta looks to determine whether he sustained any structural damage to his arm. |
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JR Ritchie JR Ritchie Headed back to Triple-A
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 8:37 AM
Atlanta optioned Ritchie to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.
Analysis: Ritchie's stay with Atlanta lasted just one day, with the 23-year-old righty working out of the bullpen in Saturday's 14-3 win over the Mets and striking out four over three scoreless innings en route to collecting his first career save. Atlanta called up Carlos Carrasco from Triple-A in a corresponding move while Ritchie slots back into the rotation at Gwinnett. |
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Carlos Carrasco Carlos Carrasco Back with big club
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 8:34 AM
Atlanta selected Carrasco's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.
Analysis: Atlanta optioned right-hander JR Ritchie to Triple-A in a corresponding move, clearing the way for Carrasco to rejoin the big-league roster for the sixth time this season. The veteran right-hander will work in a long-relief role after turning in a 3.68 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 6:1 K:BB across 14.2 innings and seven appearances so far in 2026. |
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Eli White Eli White Tallies four RBI in rout
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 3:22 AM
White went 2-for-2 with a home run, a double and four RBI in Saturday's 14-3 win over the Mets.
Analysis: The 32-year-old outfielder was the beneficiary of a generous decision by the official scorer on his three-run double in the third inning, considering Tyrone Taylor dropped the ball in the outfield. White is handling a part-time role for Atlanta, batting .229 with four homers, five doubles, 18 RBI and four stolen bases over 109 at-bats. |
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Dominic Smith Dominic Smith Taking seat Saturday
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 4:23 PM
Smith isn't starting for Atlanta versus the Mets on Saturday.
Analysis: The left-handed Smith doesn't usually start against southpaw starters, and that's the case Saturday, as lefty Sean Manaea is on the mound for the Mets. With Smith beginning on the bench, Drake Baldwin is getting a DH day while Joey Bart takes a turn behind the plate. |
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Mike Yastrzemski Mike Yastrzemski Getting breather Saturday
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 4:20 PM
Yastrzemski is not starting Saturday versus the Mets.
Analysis: Yastrzemski frequently hits the bench against left-handed starters, and that's the case again Saturday with southpaw Sean Manaea on the mound for the Mets. Mauricio Dubon is handling left field in Yastrzemski's stead. |
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Anthony Molina Anthony Molina Sent back to Triple-A
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 1:36 PM
Atlanta optioned Molina to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
Analysis: Molina was recalled from Gwinnett prior to Friday's game against the Mets but was not used out of the bullpen. He'll now head back to Triple-A, where he has a 4.14 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 47:18 K:BB across 45.2 innings this season (13 games, eight starts). Atlanta recalled JR Ritchie from Gwinnett in a corresponding move. |
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