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Sean Murphy Sean Murphy Stays hot in Wednesday's rout
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 8:53 AM
Murphy went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, two runs scored and four RBI in Wednesday's 9-0 win over the Nationals.
Analysis: The veteran catcher has caught fire at the plate now that he's fully healthy for the first time in a few years. Murphy has hit safely in five straight games, batting .500 (9-for-18) during that heater with two doubles, three homers, seven runs and seven RBI. Murphy's surge has allowed Drake Baldwin to get more rest while serving as Atlanta's primary DH, and Murphy should continue to see regular playing time as the team tries to keep its key players fresh for the playoffs. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Makes history in Wednesday's win
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 8:46 AM
Acuna went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run, a second run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 9-0 rout of the Nationals.
Analysis: The seventh-inning long ball off Max Kranick was Acuna's 14th of the season, while the steal was his 20th, but it's the homer that put his name in the record books as the 200th of his career. The star outfielder reached that mark in just 904 games, and combined with his 225 stolen bases, he became the fastest player in MLB history to join the 200-200 club, surpassing Alfonso Soriano's record of 929 games. Per Ian Nicholas Quillen of MLB.com, the next four names on the list are just as impressive -- Eric Davis (1,053 games), Bobby Bonds (1,065), Sammy Sosa (1,094) and Barry Bonds (1,094). Acuna has had a tough, injury-plagued season overall, but he's catching fire for the stretch run, batting .455 (10-for-22) over his last six contests with a homer, two steals, four RBI and six runs. |
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Grant Holmes Grant Holmes Strong start cut short by rain
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 8:37 AM
Holmes didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 9-0 win over the Nationals, striking out one batter over three perfect innings.
Analysis: A nearly 90-minute rain delay ended any chance Holmes might have had of making history, but the right-hander faced the minimum number of batters on just 26 pitches (16 strikes) before the umpires shut things down. Holmes has held the opposition scoreless in four of six outings since the beginning of August, delivering a 2.73 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 17:10 K:BB over 29.2 innings during that stretch with a 3-1 record. He'll look to keep rolling in his next start, which is scheduled to come at home next week against the Rays. |
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Ha-Seong Kim Ha-Seong Kim Playing time trending up
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 9:24 AM
Kim will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: Kim made one start in a 21-game span after coming off the injured list in early August, but the start Wednesday will be his fifth across the last seven contests. The veteran infielder went 3-for-3 at the dish Tuesday, which was his first multi-hit effort of the season. |
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Mauricio Dubon Mauricio Dubon Getting breather Wednesday
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 9:20 AM
Dubon is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Nationals.
Analysis: Dubon will rest during Wednesday's afternoon contest after starting each of the previous 12 games. Ha-Seong Kim will fill in at shortstop for Atlanta in the series finale. |
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Hayden Harris Hayden Harris Loses spot on 40-man roster
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 9:00 AM
Atlanta designated Harris for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Elieser Hernandez. Harris has had major control problems in the minors this season, issuing 37 walks over 48.2 frames to go along with a 5.55 ERA between Double-A Columbus and Triple-A Gwinnett. However, the lefty has also struck out 64 batters during that time, and he boasts a career 35.1 percent strikeout rate in the minors. There should be interest in Harris via waivers. |
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Elieser Hernandez Elieser Hernandez Added to MLB roster
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 8:56 AM
Atlanta selected Hernandez's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.
Analysis: Hernandez will provide some length out of the Atlanta bullpen. The right-handed hurler has yielded one run with a 6:4 K:BB over six innings covering two relief outings with the big club in 2026. |
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Blake Burkhalter Sent back to minors
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 8:53 AM
Atlanta optioned Burkhalter to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.
Analysis: Burkhalter was just called up Tuesday and made his major-league debut versus the Nationals, yielding one run over one inning of work. He'll be replaced on the roster by Elieser Hernandez, who will offer the Atlanta bullpen more length. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Smacks another homer
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 10:35 PM
Harris went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Atlanta's 9-5 loss to Washington on Tuesday.
Analysis: Harris has gone deep in back-to-back games and is up to 24 homers on the year. He's been on a tear at the plate since mid-August, going 21-for-58 (.362) with three steals, four home runs and 12 RBI over his last 15 games. His .506 slugging percentage is tied with CJ Abrams for eighth-best in the National League among qualified batters. |
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Drake Baldwin Drake Baldwin Extends hitting streak to nine games
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 10:28 PM
Baldwin went 1-for-4 with an RBI double during Tuesday's 9-5 loss to Washington.
Analysis: Baldwin cut Atlanta's deficit to 4-2 with an RBI double in the third inning. That double extended Baldwin's hitting streak to nine games, during which he has gone 15-for-38 (.395) with two home runs, six RBI and four doubles. His .813 OPS across 513 plate appearances is fourth-best among qualified catchers behind Hunter Goodman, Gabriel Moreno and Liam Hicks. |
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Ozzie Albies Ozzie Albies Hits 21st homer of 2026
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 10:24 PM
Albies went 1-for-4 with a solo homer during Tuesday's 9-5 loss to Washington.
Analysis: Albies opened Tuesday's scoring with a solo homer off Jake Irvin in the second inning. It was Albies' first homer since Aug. 11 and 21st of the year, which is fourth-most on Atlanta behind Matt Olson (37), Michael Harris (24) and Drake Baldwin (22). Albies has a .725 OPS with three steals, 44 extra-base hits and 68 RBI over 592 plate appearances this season. |
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AJ Smith-Shawver AJ Smith-Shawver Gives up five runs in loss
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 10:17 PM
Smith-Shawver (0-1) took the loss against the Nationals on Tuesday, allowing five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out five across four innings.
Analysis: The five runs Smith-Shawver allowed in Tuesday's outing was his most in four starts this season, with four of those runs coming in the second inning. The 23-year-old right-hander finished his start having tossed 86 pitches (57 strikes) while generating 16 whiffs, and his five punchouts were a season high. Even though his start against Washington wasn't great, the fact that Smith-Shawver has tossed at least 86 pitches in each of his last two appearances is an encouraging sign that he has fully recovered from Tommy John surgery that he underwent in June of 2026. Atlanta is currently deploying a six-man rotation, so that puts Smith-Shawver in line to face the Rays at home next week. |
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Robert Suarez Robert Suarez Transferred to 60-day IL
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 9:33 AM
Atlanta transferred Suarez (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: The move frees a spot on the 40-man roster for Atlanta. It does not alter Suarez's timeline, as he's already missed more than 60 days of action. Suarez has resumed throwing off a mound as he works his way back from right elbow inflammation, and he should rejoin the Atlanta bullpen sometime this month, barring setbacks. |
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Kyle Farmer Kyle Farmer Rejoins major-league club
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 9:31 AM
Atlanta selected Farmer's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Analysis: Farmer has gone 4-for-15 at the plate during his limited time in the majors this season. The veteran utility player will provide depth at multiple positions down the stretch for Atlanta. |
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Added to big-league roster
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 9:29 AM
Atlanta selected Burkhalter's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Analysis: Burkhalter has made a full-time move to the bullpen this season and excelled, collecting a 1.26 ERA and 46:11 K:BB over 35.2 innings, most of which that have come at Gwinnett. The 25-year-old will be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game. |
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Dylan Lee Dylan Lee Worried he may be tipping pitches
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 8:45 AM
Lee gave up one run on two hits while recording just one out during Monday's loss to the Giants.
Analysis: The southpaw took over for Bryce Elder with two on and one out in the sixth inning and allowed both inherited runners to score on a Turner Hill double, before a Bryce Eldridge single added a run to Lee's own ledger. Lee has been scored upon in three straight appearances and five of his last seven, and per Mark Bowman of MLB.com, he's concerned he may be tipping pitches. "It's just something I'm doing with my mechanics," Lee said after Monday's game. "They obviously see something. So I'm gonna just work on it, talk with our guys and get it cleaned up." Since the All-Star break, Lee has a rough 5.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 21:8 K:BB over 18 innings while picking up one win and 11 holds in 21 appearances. |
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Bryce Elder Bryce Elder Tagged for five in loss
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:43 PM
Elder (8-8) took the loss Monday against the Giants, allowing five runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out three over 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Elder was tagged for a homer by Rafael Devers just two batters into the game and later surrendered another long ball to Osleivis Basabe in the sixth before exiting. It marked the second time in his last four starts that Elder has allowed at least five runs. The right-hander owns a 4.11 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 121:49 K:BB across 149 innings this season. He's scheduled to make his next start Monday against the Phillies. |
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Joe Jimenez Joe Jimenez Progressing, but iffy to pitch in 2026
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 4:11 PM
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Monday that Jimenez (knee) has been responding well to throwing multiple bullpen sessions over the past few weeks, though the skipper acknowledged that a return from the 60-day injured list this season would still be a "giant leap," Grant McAuley of the Marietta Daily Journal reports.
Analysis: On the mend after undergoing a third surgery on his left knee in the spring, Jimenez is making good progress in his recovery and seemingly took an important step forward Monday by reporting to Atlanta to continue his rehab after he had previously been working out at the organization's facility in Florida. Per Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jimenez threw a 20-pitch side session at Truist Park and also took part in pitcher's fielding practice Monday. Jimenez will still need to complete a series of live sessions and then perhaps go on a rehab assignment before Atlanta seriously considers activating him, and it's not clear if the 31-year-old will have enough time to check all of those boxes before the end of the regular season. Jimenez hasn't pitched in a big-league or minor-league game since October 2024. |
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Reynaldo Lopez Reynaldo Lopez Another rehab start awaits
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 4:05 PM
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Monday that Lopez (knee) is expected to make another rehab start this week before being activated from the 15-day injured list, Grant McAuley of the Marietta Daily Journal reports.
Analysis: Lopez has covered nine innings between his first two rehab starts with Triple-A Gwinnett, striking out five batters while allowing four runs on 11 hits and one walk. Though the right-hander could be headed for the bullpen once he's activated from the IL, Atlanta is giving Lopez the chance to get stretched out as a starter in case he's needed to fill a spot in the big club's six-man rotation during September. Before landing on the IL on Aug. 2 due to left knee inflammation, Lopez had started in each of his last six appearances for Atlanta and logged a 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 27:8 K:BB across 28 innings. |
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Robert Suarez Robert Suarez Ready for mound work
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 3:33 PM
Suarez (elbow) took pitcher's fielding practice at Truist Park on Monday and will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Jesus Cano of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The veteran reliever is ready to take the mound for the first time since he went down with right elbow inflammation more than two months ago. Suarez said that he expects to throw at least one more bullpen session after Tuesday before his next step is determined. He remains in line to return from the injured list sometime in September as long as he can avoid setbacks. |
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