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Jhancarlos Lara Jhancarlos Lara Moved off 40-man roster
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 1:45 PM
Atlanta designated Lara for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: Lara was a roster casualty with Atlanta needing to clear a 40-man spot for first baseman/designated hitter Rowdy Tellez, who was promoted from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. A 23-year-old righty, Lara was up with Atlanta for a brief spell last September but didn't get the chance to make his big-league debut. He had pitched exclusively for Double-A Columbus thus far in 2026, logging an 8.22 ERA, 2.65 WHIP and 21:29 K:BB in 15.1 innings. |
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Rowdy Tellez Rowdy Tellez Back in big leagues with Atlanta
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 1:42 PM
Atlanta selected Tellez's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.
Analysis: Atlanta placed star outfielder Ronald Acuna (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list, and as a result Tellez, an eight-year big-league veteran, will reach the majors for the first time in 2026. Though the 31-year-old Tellez showed during his time at Gwinnett that he can still hit for power (.483 slugging percentage) and get on base at a steady clip, he likely won't have a path to regular playing time while he's up with Atlanta. Unless Atlanta shows a willingness to use Dominic Smith in the corner outfield while Acuna is on the shelf, Tellez will likely be limited to a pinch-hitting role while Smith and Matt Olson are ahead of him on the depth chart at designated hitter and first base, respectively. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Lands on IL with strained hamstring
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 1:42 PM
Atlanta placed Acuna on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a strained left hamstring.
Analysis: Acuna injured his hamstring during Tuesday's loss to the White Sox while trying to beat out an infield single. The outfielder missed a little over two weeks of action in May with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, though it's unclear what the grade of strain is this time around. Atlanta could use Mauricio Dubon more in the outfield while Acuna is shelved, and Eli White should also see a boost in playing time. |
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JR Ritchie JR Ritchie Returning to big leagues
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 9:40 AM
Atlanta recalled Ritchie from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.
Analysis: Ritchie had an up-and-down first stint in the majors, posting a 4.91 ERA and 21:16 K:BB over 25.2 innings in his five starts. It appears he will operate in a relief role this time around, providing the team with a bullpen arm capable of covering multiple innings. |
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Tyler Kinley Tyler Kinley Shelved with inflamed elbow
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 9:34 AM
Atlanta placed Kinley on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to right elbow inflammation.
Analysis: The transaction is retroactive to Monday, so Kinley could have a chance at returning to the Atlanta bullpen when first eligible June 23 if his elbow inflammation proves to be mild and he's able to resume throwing within the next few days. The right-hander has been a key part of the bridge to the ninth inning for Atlanta this season, notching four wins and 10 holds while pitching to a 3.18 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 31:10 K:BB across 28.1 frames. |
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Carlos Carrasco Carlos Carrasco DFA'd by Atlanta again
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 9:33 AM
Atlanta designated Carrasco for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: Carrasco has been removed from Atlanta's 40-man roster before re-signing on three occasions this season, and the two parties could link back up again after he clears waivers. The veteran hurler holds a 3.00 ERA and 4:1 K:BB over nine innings with the big club this season. |
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James Karinchak James Karinchak Contract selected
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 9:29 AM
Atlanta selected Karinchak's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.
Analysis: Karinchak will get a look with the big club after putting up a 2.45 ERA and 38:10 K:BB over 25.2 innings with Gwinnett. The 30-year-old has not appeared in the majors since 2023 and will likely work in low-leverage spots initially. |
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Drake Baldwin Drake Baldwin Closing in on rehab assignment
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 8:39 AM
Baldwin (oblique) is slated to take live batting practice Thursday and Friday and could be cleared to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Gwinnett over the weekend, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.
Analysis: Baldwin still has a couple more boxes to check in his recovery from a Grade 1 right oblique strain, but Atlanta still appears to be earmarking him for a return from the 10-day injured list for the start of their six-game homestand, which begins next Tuesday. Assuming all goes well during his upcoming pair of live BP sessions, Baldwin will likely catch at least one game with Gwinnett over the weekend to prove that the oblique strain is behind him. The reigning National League Rookie of the Year had gotten off to a hot start to his sophomore campaign before getting hurt, slashing .303/.389/.543 with 13 home runs, one stolen base, 38 RBI and 39 runs over 48 games. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Deemed day-to-day
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 10:27 PM
Manager Walt Weiss said after Tuesday's game against the White Sox that Acuna is day-to-day with left hamstring tightness, Barrett Sallee of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.
Analysis: Acuna went on the injured list in early May due to a left hamstring strain, though Weiss noted that his latest injury doesn't seem to be as severe. Eli White entered Tuesday's contest as Acuna's replacement and could be in line for additional starts if the latter needs to miss another game or two. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Exits early with injury
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 7:55 PM
Acuna exited Tuesday's contest against the White Sox in the fourth inning due to left hamstring tightness.
Analysis: Acuna was busting it down the line in an attempt to secure an infield single in the top of the fourth inning, but he pulled up lame as he approached first base. The outfielder appeared to have tweaked his left leg in the process, and he was subsequently removed from the game. More information on Acuna's status will likely be provided in the near future, but in the meantime, Eli White has taken over in right field versus Chicago. |
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Hurston Waldrep Hurston Waldrep Moving rehab to Double-A
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 4:09 PM
Waldrep (elbow) had his rehab assignment transferred to Double-A Columbus, where he will make his next start Thursday, Grant McAuley of the Marietta Daily Journal reports.
Analysis: The right-hander covered two frames in each of his rehab outings in the rookie level Florida Complex League, setting the stage for him to move to the upper minors. Those appearances were Waldrep's first game action since September as he works his way back from an offseason elbow procedure. He'll likely require a couple more minor-league starts after Thursday before making his 2026 debut for Atlanta. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Back in lineup Tuesday
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 3:17 PM
Harris (back) is in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: After not starting the previous two games, Harris will bat second and play center field Tuesday. The 25-year-old had been battling back tightness, which was deemed not particularly serious, allowing Harris to pinch hit during Sunday's series finale against Pittsburgh and contribute the game-winning three-run double for Atlanta. |
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Returns to health
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 8:33 PM
Hernandez (undisclosed) was activated from the 7-day injured list Thursday.
Analysis: Hernandez landed on the injured list in early May due to an unspecified injury and missed just over a month while on the mend. He put together a solid outing in his return for Double-A Columbus, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out five over four scoreless innings. |
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Reynaldo Lopez Reynaldo Lopez Collects third win
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 9:14 AM
Lopez (3-1) picked up the win in Sunday's victory over the Pirates, allowing a hit and a walk over 1.1 scoreless innings of relief. He struck out two.
Analysis: The right-hander was in the right place at the right time as the pitcher of record when Atlanta erased a 2-0 deficit in the bottom of the seventh inning. Lopez remains erratic out of the bullpen, getting scored upon in four of nine appearances since the beginning of May while stumbling to a 5.14 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB over 14 innings. |
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Didier Fuentes Didier Fuentes Picks up first save
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 3:51 PM
Fuentes earned the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Pirates, allowing two hits while striking out two in the ninth inning.
Analysis: With Raisel Iglesias having pitched back-to-back days, it was Fuentes who got the call in the ninth inning Sunday. It didn't come easy for the 20-year-old right-hander, as the Pirates got the tying and go-ahead runs aboard with one out. However, Fuentes managed to induce a pop-up off the bat of Jared Triolo before striking out Endy Rodriguez to close out the one-run victory and earn his first career save. While Atlanta still views Fuentes as a long-term starter, he's been stellar out of the bullpen recently, allowing just one run on eight hits while striking out 14 in his last 12 appearances (13.1 innings). |
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Bryce Elder Bryce Elder Logs another quality start
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 3:45 PM
Elder did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Pirates, allowing two runs on two hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Elder gave up a home run to Spencer Horwitz to start the game Sunday, though he'd settle in and hold the Pirates to just one additional run (and one hit) over his final five frames. Elder has now turned in quality starts in seven of his last nine outings, lowering his ERA to 2.66 across 14 starts (84.2 innings) with a 1.05 WHIP and 71:25 K:BB. Elder is currently lined up to face the Mets on the road his next time out. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Remains out of lineup Sunday
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 9:59 AM
Harris (back) is not in Atlanta's lineup for Sunday's series finale versus Pittsburgh.
Analysis: It'll be the second straight day on the shelf for Harris after he was removed from Friday's contest due to back tightness. Manager Walt Weiss has stated that the injury isn't serious, and Harris may be available to pinch hit, so his absence could be a matter of the team playing it safe with an off day scheduled Monday. Mauricio Dubon is starting in center field for the second straight game. |
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Dominic Smith Dominic Smith Smacks sixth homer in win
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 11:14 PM
Smith went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: Smith entered the game in an 0-for-14 dry spell at the plate in his last six games, but he launched his first homer since May 20 on Saturday. The veteran slugger has now reached base safely in 10 straight appearances as well. Smith has been effective as Atlanta's primary designated hitter in 2026, hitting .309 with 11 extra-base hits, 28 RBI and 23 runs scored over 136 at-bats. |
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Raisel Iglesias Raisel Iglesias Shuts door for 13th save
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 10:10 PM
Iglesias secured the save Saturday against the Pirates, allowing no runs on one hit and no walk in the ninth inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: That's now eight straight outings with a strikeout for Iglesias, who's been a lights-out closer for Atlanta when healthy in 2026. The veteran right-hander has rattled off 19 scoreless appearances through 20 outings on the year. Through 20.2 innings, Iglesias boasts a 0.87 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 24:4 K:BB while going a pristine 13-for-13 in save opportunities. |
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Spencer Strider Spencer Strider Shaky in fourth win
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 9:59 PM
Strider (4-1) notched the win Saturday against the Pirates, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Pittsburgh tagged Strider, who fanned a season-low three, for three doubles Saturday, plating three runs across the fourth and fifth frames. The 27-year-old right-hander has now given up three runs in five of his first seven starts this year, and he's also walked multiple batters each time out so far. Strider will carry a middling 4.00 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 43:19 K:BB over 36 innings into his next scheduled outing in New York against the Mets. |
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