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Atlanta Braves right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver appears to have found a new role heading into the postseason. Smith-Shawver has emerged as a potential bullpen weapon for Atlanta after showing the ability to deliver multiple innings in relief.

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Braves open final regular-season series at Miami with TBA on mound

With the division already clinched, there wasn’t much for the Atlanta Braves to play for entering the final week of the regular season. But with their two losses in the Reds series locking the Braves into the No.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 25

Braves vs. Reds series recap: Atlanta locks into the Wild Card Series

With the division having been locked up last weekend and the seeding essentially being locked in as well, this was pretty much a dead-rubber series for the Atlanta BRaves as they took on a struggling Cincinnati Reds squad that is also playing out the string.

Martin Perez News / SportsTalkATL / September 25

Who will replace Martin Perez on the Braves playoff roster?

It was announced on Friday that Martin Perez is headed to the IL with back inflammation. He will miss the Wild Card Series and won’t be eligible to return until the middle of the NLDS.

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Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / September 25

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. hopes to feast on Marlins

Ronald Acuna Jr. returned to action on Thursday and is expected to be in the lineup again on Friday night when his Atlanta Braves open a three-game series at the Miami Marlins to close the regular season.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 25

Latest Braves injury could leave them regretting trade deadline moves

When it comes to the actual acquisitions, the Braves may have won the trade deadline. Tyler Mahle has been the best starting pitcher that was moved. There’s not a close second, as he’s posted a 1.99 ERA over nine starts and was acquired for a journeyman reliever.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 25

Martín Pérez to injured list, home finale, and more

The Atlanta Braves announced Thursday that left-hander Martín Pérez is headed to the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his lower back. The move is retroactive to September 21.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 25

The Braves' Secret Weapon Isn't on the Roster

The Atlanta Braves are destined for October, and one of the biggest reasons this team is positioned to contend for a championship has gone largely under the radar.

Bryce Elder News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 25

How Braves May Handle Bryce Elder's Return If, When Time Comes

Now that the Atlanta Braves have secured their place in October and won the NL East for the seventh time in the last nine years, attention turns to constructing a postseason roster.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 25

AJ Smith-Shawver May Be in Perfect Role for Braves Postseason Run

AJ Smith-Shawver has began settling into a role that was once essentially foreign to him. His last three appearances in the majors have been out of the bullpen after not having a relief role since his major league debut in 2023.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Tyler Mahle News / Battery Power / September 24

Braves drop home finale to Reds as Tyler Mahle struggles

The Braves appeared to be on their way to a victory in the home regular season finale, but a shaky start from Tyler Mahle and a lineup that went quiet after the early innings led to a 7-6 lost at Truist Park on Thursday night.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / September 24

Braves losing key left-hander ahead of postseason play

Martin Perez had figured to start Game 3 of Atlanta's likely National League wild-card series, but that is now not a possibility after an announcement on Thursday.

Robert Suarez could be an X factor for Braves headed into postseason

Braves get big pitching boost right before MLB postseason

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Braves Select Elieser Hernández

The Braves announced that left-hander Martín Pérez has been placed on the 15-day injured list with low back inflammation, a move that was previously reported.

Grant Holmes News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Braves Facing Grant Holmes Decision After Unfortunate News

The Atlanta Braves have lost one of their best weapons for the first two rounds of the MLB playoffs. Left-hander Martin Perez is heading to the 15-day injured list with lower back inflammation, which will take him out until a potential NLCS matchup for Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 24

Braves Lose Martín Pérez Just Before Postseason with Injury

ATLANTA -- Just before October, the Atlanta Braves' rotation takes another blow. The team told the media on Thursday afternoon that left-hander Martín Pérez has experienced lower back inflammation.

Martin Perez News / SportsTalkATL / September 24

How does the Martin Perez injury affect the Braves playoff rotation?

In some news that came out of nowhere ahead of the Braves series finale against the Reds, Martin Perez is heading to the IL with back inflammation. Walt Weiss added that Perez felt the pain during his last start in Houston, and the veteran hopes he can return at some point in October if the Braves make a deep playoff run.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Braves To Place Martín Pérez On Injured List

The Braves are going to place left-hander Martín Pérez on the 15-day injust list with lower back inflammation, per Jesús Cano of The Athletic. The corresponding move hasn’t yet been publicly reported.

Chris Sale News / Viral Sports News / September 24

Braves Land Major Chris Sale News as MLB Playoffs Approach

The Atlanta Braves enter the final weekend of the 2026 regular season with the National League East title already in hand and a postseason berth secured.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 24

Who will be the Braves opponent in the Wild Card Series?

The Braves will host a three-game Wild Card Series next week. That much we know for certain, but their opponent still remains very much in the air — with the Padres, Phillies, Cubs, and Diamondbacks all jockeying for the final three spots in the National League.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 24

Atlanta Braves Announce Massive Injury Update on Thursday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is slated to return to the lineup Thursday night after a brief absence caused by a fouled ball off his left shin.

Tyler Mahle News / Field Level Media / September 24

Braves' Tyler Mahle eager to keep up stellar form vs. Reds

Tyler Mahle, Atlanta's most impactful trade deadline acquisition this season, will take the mound on Thursday when the Braves host the Cincinnati Reds in their final home game of the season.

Atlanta Braves News / Baseball Now / September 23

Braves Reinstate Two-Time All-Star Pitcher From Injured List Just In Time For Postseason

The Atlanta Braves signed Robert Suárez to a three-year, $45 million deal last offseason, but he has been on the injured list since June 23. Suárez was dealing with right elbow inflammation and just finished his rehab assignment.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / September 23

Robert Suarez could be an X factor for Braves headed into postseason

Suarez had been out of action since mid-June while dealing with elbow/forearm inflammation.

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Atlanta Braves News / EssentiallySports / September 23

Braves $100M Star Falls on the Ground in Pain & Forced to Leave the Game After Taking a Hit

The entire crowd at Truist Park held its breath as Ronald Acuña Jr. pointed to his shin with excruciating pain written all over his face. The Atlanta Braves outfielder just fouled a ball to his left leg and couldn’t get his feet beneath him.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 22

Braves manager Walt Weiss reveals 1 ‘different’ thing amid playoff preparation

As the Atlanta Braves opened a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, manager Walt Weiss was planning for the final week of the regular season.