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Braves reinstate All-Star reliever Robert Suarez from IL

The Atlanta Braves reinstated former All-Star closer Robert Suarez from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. The 35-year-old right-hander has not pitched in the majors since June 19 due to a right forearm strain and right elbow inflammation.

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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 / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 23

Braves Activate Robert Suárez, Option Prospect Arm to Clear Spot

The Atlanta Braves, at last, have one of their top relievers back in the fray. The team announced this morning that they have activated Robert Suárez from the injured list, and he's officially off his rehab assignment.

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Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 23

Is Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. playing tonight vs. Reds after injury scare?

Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. suffered an injury scare during Tuesday’s 4-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. It was later revealed that Acuna was dealing with a left shin contusion and X-rays were negative.

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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.

Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / September 23

Fresh off extended break, Braves' Chris Sale takes aim at Reds

Chris Sale will get his final tuneup before the postseason when he takes the mound for the Atlanta Braves against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.

JR Ritchie News / Battery Power / September 23

Will JR Ritchie make the playoff roster?

JR Ritchie had maybe his best outing as a major leaguer last night against the Reds. I say maybe because, well, he did give up a homer, and also that the level of competition he faced from the Cincinnati attack was a lot lower than, say, what he faced in his MLB debut against the Nationals.

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 / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 23

Walt Weiss Eases Nerves After Braves See Acuña Exit with Injury

The Atlanta Braves have exhaled for now following an apparent injury to Ronald Acuña Jr. Manager Walt Weiss told the media after the game that the right fielder had already undergone a CT scan, and the results were negative.

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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.

JR Ritchie News / Battery Power / September 22

JR Ritchie strong, but Braves sleepwalk in post-hangover game, lose 4-0

Was this a hangover game? Or was it a post-hangover game, given the travel-related off day on Monday? Whatever the case, the Braves didn’t put up much of a fight as they dropped a fairly meaningless contest to the Reds by a score of 4-0.

Atlanta Braves News / Fastball on SI / September 22

Ronald Acuña Jr. Injury: Impact on NL Playoff Race, Braves

The Atlanta Braves had a real scare on Tuesday as Ronald Acuña Jr. was forced to exit early against the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning. The Braves announced that the superstar left with a left shin contusion and has already been listed as day-to-day.

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Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / September 22

X-rays negative for Braves RF Ronald Acuna Jr. (shin)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. left Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning with a left shin contusion. Facing Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson, Acuna swung at an inside cutter and fouled the ball off his left shin, below the knee and just above a protective guard.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Braves Make Ronald Acuña Jr. Announcement After Exiting Reds Game

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has had an up-and-down season this year. Now in his ninth big-league season, the 28-year-old superstar has continued to perform at an elite level and has been especially dominant in the month of September.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 22

Braves Star Ronald Acuña Jr. Exits Game with Apparent Injury

The Atlanta Braves have to hold their breath after Ronald Acuña Jr. faces another apparent injury. In his second plate appearance of the night, he fouled a ball into his left leg.

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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 22

Braves’ outfield may receive boost during MLB playoffs

With the Atlanta Braves off the back of winning the NL East once again, the team is now ramping up for the postseason, hoping to be as fully healthy as possible.

Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Matt Olson Makes Bold Braves Claim Ahead of MLB Playoffs

Matt Olson believes the Atlanta Braves have the kind of clubhouse that can compete with any team entering the postseason. After Atlanta swept the Houston Astros to secure the National League East title, Olson made his confidence in the group clear.

Robert Suarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 22

Insider says quiet part out loud about Robert Suarez’s expected Braves injury return

With the Atlanta Braves winning another NL East divisional title, the team is looking to make their mark in the upcoming playoffs, adding another World Series to the team’s legacy.

JR Ritchie News / Field Level Media / September 21

Braves turn to JR Ritchie vs. Reds after clinching East

Atlanta rookie JR Ritchie wanted one more start before the end of the regular season. With the division title secured, he'll get it on Tuesday when the Braves open a three-game homestand against the Cincinnati Reds.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 21

What Walt Weiss told Braves about winning 7th NL East title in 9 years

Walt Weiss first joined the Atlanta Braves when they were in the midst of their historic 14-year run of National League East supremacy, serving as the team’s shortstop from 1998-2000.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / September 20

Braves’ NL East reign continues with seventh title in nine seasons

For the seventh time in nine seasons, the Atlanta Braves are back atop the National League East.

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Robert Suarez News / Viral Sports News / September 20

Atlanta Braves Announce Major Robert Suarez News

The Atlanta Braves officially sent right-handed reliever Robert Suarez on a rehabilitation assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday morning, a key step in his return from a lengthy absence with right elbow inflammation, via the MLB transaction log.

Atlanta Braves News / New Baseball Media / September 19

How the Braves Made the 2026 MLB Postseason

Injuries dragged the Braves down in 2025, in what was, arguably, the most disappointing season for the franchise in a decade. But given all that talent still on the Braves, it would have been very difficult to envision the club missing out on postseason baseball in 2026.