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What to Expect from Braves Pitcher Owen Murphy

Earlier this year, Braves fans received their first look at JR Ritchie, who’s worked as both a starter and reliever with Atlanta this season. Now, Owen Murphy is primed to join Ritchie, as the Braves officially promoted the former first-round pick on July 6.

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Braves place Eli White on the paternity list, select José Azócar to active roster

A hearty congratulations to girl dad Eli White. In another set of moves prior to tonight’s series finale versus the Mets, the Braves placed him on the paternity list.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 6

Michael Harris leads off, Jim Jarvis starts at shortstop vs Mets

Going for a series win behind Reynaldo Lopez, the Braves are shuffling their lineup a bit, swapping Michael Harris up to the leadoff spot and Drake Baldwin down to cleanup.

Jair Camargo News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6

Braves Select José Azócar, Designate Jair Camargo For Assignment

The Braves announced that outfielder Eli White has been placed on the paternity list. Fellow outfielder José Azócar has been selected to take his place on the active roster.

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Braves Call-Up Top Pitching Prospect in Flurry of Roster Moves

The Atlanta Braves are calling up two of the organization's top pitching prospects ahead of Monday's series finale against the New York Mets. The Braves announced they have recalled JR Ritchie and selected the contract of former first-round pick Owen Murphy, who will make his major league debut.

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Freddy Peralta News / Battery Power / July 6

Braves go for series win, facing Freddy Peralta

At the time that I am writing this, it appears that top prospect Owen Murphy is being called up, but its unclear when he will be deployed, though presumably he will either start today’s game or tomorrow’s.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 6

Braves are calling up another top prospect, other roster moves

According to Gaurav of Battery Power, the Braves are calling up another top prospect as Owen Murphy is headed to the bigs to make his MLB debut. The Braves also announced that JR Ritchie has been recalled to the major-league roster, with Martin Perez headed to the 15-day IL while Carlos Carrasco is once again being designated for assignment.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 6

Martín Pérez Heads to Injured List, Two Prospects Called Up to Braves

The Atlanta Braves starting rotation took another hit. The team announced Monday morning that Martín Pérez is heading to the 15-day injured list with a left forearm contusion.

Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6

Braves Designate Carlos Carrasco For Assignment, Place Martín Pérez On Injured List

The Braves announced Monday that they’ve yet again designated righty Carlos Carrasco for assignment. Atlanta also placed veteran lefty Martín Pérez on the 15-day injured list due to a left forearm contusion.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 6

Braves’ Michael Harris II pledges loyalty to England ahead of World Cup clash

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II has built a lifelong bond with Georgia, but he has a second home now. England claimed the 2022 National League Rookie of the Year as one of its own, and he has returned the favor.

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Matt Olson News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 6

The Extra Layer That Makes Braves Matt Olson's All-Star Nod Impressive

Once again, Matt Olson is an All-Star. Along with four of his teammates, the Atlanta Braves first baseman is headed to Philadelphia. It's the fourth time in his career being named an All-Star, three of which have come with his hometown team.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / SportsTalkATL / July 6

AJ Smith-Shawver lights up the radar gun in outstanding rehab start

The Braves rotation hasn’t had many positive developments this season, and the latest injury to Martin Perez is yet another punch they must find a way to roll with; however, the version of AJ Smith-Shawver that should be returning soon is worth getting excited about.

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Martin Perez News / SportsTalkATL / July 6

Braves rotation at a crossroads after Martin Perez injury

The Braves fell to the Mets on Sunday afternoon in a thriller — one that started with a flurry of runs, went quiet for a stretch, and then exploded for 11 combined runs in the ninth inning alone.

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Michael Harris II faces tattoo forfeit after making England World Cup prediction

Atlanta Braves center-fielder Michael Harris II may now need to get an England-themed tattoo after his World Cup prediction. England pulled off a stunning 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Azteca to secure their spot in the quarter-finals against Norway.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 6

Braves Reportedly Giving Another Prospect Pitcher a Shot at Majors

The time may be on the horizon for another starting pitcher prospect. According to Braves insider Gaurav Vedak, the Atlanta Braves will bring up right-hander Owen Murphy to the majors.

Cam Caminiti News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 6

Braves' Top Prospect Cam Caminiti Starts July With Strong High-A Outing

Atlanta Braves left-handed pitching prospect Cam Caminiti just produced one of his best starts of the 2026 campaign. Caminiti, Atlanta's No. 1 prospect for 2026 on MLB Pipeline, tossed six shutout innings on Sunday in the Rome Emperors' 2-0 win over the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, the High-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Braves' Martín Pérez Expected to Land on IL

The Atlanta Braves are expected to lose another starting pitcher to the injured list. After Sunday's 10-9 loss to the New York Mets, Braves manager Walt Weiss revealed that Martín Pérez is expected to go on the injured list with a left forearm issue, while also adding that he doesn't believe the lefty suffered a fractured forearm.

Martin Perez News / Field Level Media / July 5

Braves' Martin Perez looks to maintain perfect record against Mets

Veteran Atlanta Braves left-hander Martin Perez will try to maintain his perfect record against the visiting New York Mets on Sunday afternoon when the teams play the third game of their wraparound four-game series.

Rowdy Tellez News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Braves Outright Rowdy Tellez

First baseman Rowdy Tellez has cleared waivers and been sent to Triple-A, according to his MLB.com transaction tracker. The Braves designated Tellez for assignment on Thursday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 4

Braves deliver fireworks with 5 homers in bludgeoning of Mets

Eli White homered and drove in four runs to spark the Atlanta Braves to a 14-3 win over the visiting New York Mets on Saturday. The Braves have won the first two games of the four-game series.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 4

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Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / July 4

Braves ace Chris Sale well-rested to battle struggling Mets

Atlanta will try to add to the New York Mets' misery on Saturday night when the host Braves send ace Chris Sale to the mound in the second game of the teams' four-game series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3

Braves flash promising stat in much-needed series-opening win vs. Mets

The Atlanta Braves were in desperate need of a performance like Friday night's series-opening win vs. the New York Mets.

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Andrew McCutchen News / Yardbarker / July 3

Andrew McCutchen signs minor-league deal with Braves

The 39-year-old is a former NL MVP and five-time All-Star who spent 12 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates across two separate stints.

Braves' leaky bullpen cause for concern entering series vs. Mets

Cardinals score 7 in 7th, hand sliding Braves another loss

Time for Atlanta Braves to end the Ha-Seong Kim experiment

Ha-seong Kim News / Yardbarker / June 29

Time for Atlanta Braves to end the Ha-Seong Kim experiment

As the Phillies are charging up the standings to contend for the NL East division lead, the Braves cannot afford to have a black hole in their lineup. It is time to move on from Kim.

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