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Braves Designate José Azócar For Assignment

The Braves announced that outfielder Eli White has been reinstated from the ten-day injured list. Fellow outfielder José Azócar has been designated for assignment in a corresponding roster move.

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Baseball America Updates Braves Top 10 Prospects

Baseball America recently updated their top 30 prospects for each organization. The Braves had some major shakeups with so many young guys off to scorching hot starts, let’s take a look at the updated top 10.

Aaron Bummer News / SportsTalkATL / May 20

Was the Braves trade for Aaron Bummer actually a mistake?

They say hindsight is 20/20… but only if you’re being honest with yourself. And right now, I’m seeing a lot of Braves fans on the timeline who aren’t being completely truthful about the trade that brought Aaron Bummer to Atlanta, who was released on Tuesday.

Ha-seong Kim News / SportsTalkATL / May 20

The only way the Braves will turn away from Ha-Seong Kim quickly

Ha-Seong Kim hasn’t exactly returned from the IL with grace. The Braves shortstop is just 2-for-23 at the plate to start his season, sporting a gaudy .292 OPS.

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The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to hit at least 30 home runs in a season for each MLB franchise most recently can you name in six minutes?

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 20

Braves get best possible news on Drake Baldwin

For a brief moment on Tuesday morning, things felt like they might start spiraling out of control for the Braves for the first time all season. The team had just been walloped by the Marlins in their worst loss of the year.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 20

What José Azócar Stepping Up Says About Braves Depth

There has been a next-man-up in the Atlanta Braves clubhouse this season. If someone goes down, someone has stepped up and filled in. Through most of the season so far, that story has been a trend in the infield.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 20

Injuries continues to plague Braves as they visit Marlins

The Atlanta Braves got a big offensive piece of their team back on Tuesday but lost another one. Ronald Acuna Jr. returned to the lineup after missing 13 games with a strained left hamstring, but Drake Baldwin, who leads all catchers with 13 home runs, was placed on the 10-day injured list because of a right oblique strain.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 20

Acuña's Strong Return to Braves Reflects Pre-Injury Trend

Ronald Acuña Jr. had little trouble seeing the ball when he returned to the Atlanta Braves lineup on Tuesday. He reached base three times, including two

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 19

Braves rebound from beatdown, double up Marlins 8-4

Matt Olson's two-run single sparked a three-run rally in the eighth inning and helped the visiting Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 8-4 on Tuesday.

Drake Baldwin News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Braves' Walt Weiss Announces Drake Baldwin Update After Unfortunate Injury News

The Atlanta Braves made an unfortunate announcement ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Miami Marlins. Arguably their most impactful player, catcher Drake Baldwin, was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique.

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / May 19

Ronald Acuña Jr. Is Back and the Braves Just Got Terrifying Again

Ronald Acuña Jr. is officially back, and the timing could not be scarier for the rest of Major League Baseball. The Atlanta Braves activated Acuña from the injured list this week, adding their superstar back into a lineup that already owns the best record in baseball at 32-16.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 19

Walt Weiss on JR Ritchie’s demotion, Drake Baldwin’s injury

Some significant news came out of the Atlanta Braves clubhouse today, as JR Ritchie was optioned back to Gwinnett following his start on Monday night, while Drake Baldwin was placed on the IL with an oblique strain.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Is Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. playing vs. Marlins after returning from IL?

As fans have been waiting to see the return of Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. to play, they won’t have to wait much longer ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Miami Marlins.

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

AJ Pierzynski gets brutally honest on what Drake Baldwin’s injury means for Braves

The Atlanta Braves got some brutal news on Tuesday, as it was announced that slugger Drake Baldwin is headed to the injured list. He is dealing with an oblique problem.

Aaron Bummer News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Atlanta Braves Release Player From 40-Man Roster

The Atlanta Braves announced a number of roster moves today, including the release of relief pitcher Aaron Bummer from the roster. Bummer had been a member of the Braves organization since 2024.

Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 19

Braves Send One of Their Top Pitching Prospects Back Down to Minors

The Atlanta Braves have decided to demote one of their promising young arms. Right-handed pitcher JR Ritchie, the Braves' No. 2 prospect for 2026 on MLB Pipeline, has been sent down to Triple-A Gwinnett, Atlanta announced on Tuesday.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 19

Can Braves continue hot start without Drake Baldwin?

The recent news surrounding Drake Baldwin going to the IL with an oblique injury is a nightmare situation. In the span of the week, the Braves went from by far the best catching situation in baseball to the worst — with Chadwick Tromp and Sandy Leon set to handle duties behind the plate for the foreseeable future.

Drake Baldwin News / Field Level Media / May 19

Braves C Drake Baldwin (oblique) placed on 10-day IL

The Atlanta Braves placed catcher Drake Baldwin on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a strained right oblique muscle. The Braves selected fellow catcher Chadwick Tromp from Triple-A Gwinnett to take the roster spot of Baldwin.

Drake Baldwin News / SportsTalkATL / May 19

Braves make a ton of roster moves, including Drake Baldwin to IL

Roster moves were expected following the Atlanta Braves loss last night to the Miami Marlins. The club chose to outright release Aaron Bummer, ending his time in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / May 19