The Atlanta Braves dropped the series finale against the Washington Nationals 3-1 in Truist Park on Thursday night to officially lose the series three games to one. Here’s what you need to know about from the contest.
Atlanta’s offensive struggles continued Thursday night in another loss to the Nationals. It was another frustrating offensive performance for the Atlanta Braves who dropped their second straight game with a 3-1 loss to the Washington Nationals Thursday night.
Ronald Acuna Jr. is dealing with a second ACL tear in four years.
For the second time in his MLB career, Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has suffered a torn ACL. The 2023 NL MVP tore his left ACL earlier this week when he attempted to steal third base in a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Sean Murphy is back in the Braves’ lineup for Thursday’s game against Washington. Ray Kerr will make his second career start for the Atlanta Braves Thursday as they look to salvage a series split against the Washington Nationals.
The Atlanta Braves are hoping for a series split. Sandwiching a win in game two with two losses highlighted by opposing dominance on the mound (35 strikeouts)
The Atlanta Braves had a decision to make. It was mid-December, 2022. Dansby Swanson , the team’s star shortstop, former #1 overall pick and World Series champion, was a free agent.
After just two starts above the High-A level, the Braves decided to turn to Spencer Schwellenbach on Wednesday, giving him a chance to make his MLB debut and hopefully put an end to the revolving door at the back of the rotation.
The Atlanta Braves are only nine games above .500, putting them in second place in the National League East. While their offense has been very inconsistent at times, a big reason for the Braves’ struggles is injuries.
The Atlanta Braves suffered a major blow when their star outfielder, Ronald Acuna Jr., blew out his knee for the second time this decade. Acuna is the heart and soul of this World Series-bound team, so this injury is as devastating as can be.
The start to David Fletcher’s career as a member of the Atlanta Braves could not be any more odd. Acquired in a trade with the Angels this past offseason, Fletcher was expected to be a valuable piece of Atlanta’s bench.
Veteran MLB infielder Joey Wendle has opted for free agency rather than accept an outright assignment to the minors.
The Atlanta Braves placed left-handed reliever A.J. Minter on the 15-day injured list Thursday with left hip inflammation. The team recalled right-hander Jimmy Herget from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding transaction.
Due to a plethora of injuries, the Braves, who didn’t seem like they would be incredibly active at this year’s trade deadline, now could be the most active of any club in the majors.
With Ronald Acuña Jr. down for the season, everybody expects the Braves to add another outfielder before the trade deadline, if not multiple. Much like they did in 2021 when they acquired Joc Pederson, Jorge Soler, and Adam Duvall.
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The Braves announced Thursday morning that they’ve placed left-hander A.J. Minter on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his left hip. Right-hander Jimmy Herget has been recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to take Minter’s spot on the roster.
Fletcher currently plays for the Gwinnett Stripers, who are the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves.
If you’re beginning to think this has gotten a little ridiculous, it’s because it has. I’m not sure I have ever seen a team so snake bitten by injuries this early in the season, and we can add another significant contributor to the list.
The injury bug has ravaged the Braves to this point in the season. Most notably, Ronald Acuña Jr.and Spencer Strider — arguably the Braves best two players — are out for the year.
The Atlanta Braves can’t seem to stay healthy in the bullpen. Already this season, they’ve had Pierce Johnson (right elbow inflammation) and Tyler Matzek (left elbow inflammation) go on the injured list.
The 29-year-old righty-hitting was just recently released by the Cleveland Guardians after spending parts of the last two seasons with them.
The Atlanta Braves are calling up pitching prospect Spencer Schwellenbach, the team’s No. 3 prospect for his major league debut, Robert Murray of FanSided reports.
The Braves are calling up pitching prospect Spencer Schwellenbach for his major league debut.
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr.’s season-ending injury was crushing news not just for him, but for his teammates. That includes second baseman Ozzie Albies, who is particularly close to Acuna.
The Braves were hopeful that the injury Ronald Acuna Jr. suffered on Sunday afternoon during their 8-1 win over the Pirates would not be severe. Unfortunately for them and Acuna, it is.
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