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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.

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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.

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Ronald Acuña Jr. returns to Braves lineup after injury scare

Ronald Acuña Jr. is back in the Braves lineup and ultimately missed just one game after fouling a baseball off his knee during night’s contest against the Cincinnati Reds.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 24

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This was one of the weirder Braves seasons in recent memory. Coming off their first missed postseason since 2017, there were plenty of concerns about how this team would bounce back with a new manager after Brian Snitker decided to hang it up.

Eric Hartman News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 24

Why Eric Hartman was Perfect Fit for Braves' MiLB Player of the Year

Eric Hartman has officially been named the Atlanta Braves' Minor League Player of the Year by Baseball America, capping off one of the most surprising breakout seasons anywhere in the minor leagues in 2026.

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Robert Suarez News / SportsTalkATL / September 24

Why Robert Suarez’s return to the mound was so encouraging

The Braves added another walk-off win to their tally last night with a 3-2 victory over the Reds, and there were a slew of fun moments — but none more so than the return of Robert Suarez to major-league action.

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.

Robert Suarez News / Battery Power / September 24

Ronald Acuna injury update, Robert Suarez returns, more

Well the Braves’ position in the playoffs may be clear (the third seed in the NL), but their opponent is far from clear, with the Padres, Phillies, and Cubs all very close to clinching wild-card spots, but within 0.5 games of each other, pending the Padres’ result against the Dodgers.

Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / September 23

Chris Sale reaches 200 strikeouts for ninth time as Braves edge Reds

Mauricio Dubon's infield chopper to the mound in the 10th inning gave the Atlanta Braves a 3-2 walk-off victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. With runners on the corners, Dubon grounded a pitch from Luis Mey (0-1) in front of the plate.

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Braves vs Reds chat and discussion: Chris Sale vs Andrew Abbott

The Atlanta Braves are taking on the Cincinnati Reds after overcoming a scare yesterday where Ronald Acuña when down when he fouled a ball off of his lower leg.

Robert Suarez News / ESPN / September 23

Braves activate set-up man Suarez, target 2 appearances ahead of playoffs

Braves reliever Robert Suarez, who has been sidelined more than three months with right elbow inflammation, was activated with the aim of being used Wednesday night and again Saturday ahead of the postseason.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Atlanta Braves Get New Injury Update on Ronald Acuna Jr.

Atlanta Braves fans held their breath Tuesday night when Ronald Acuña Jr. crumpled after fouling a pitch off his left shin. The star outfielder was facing Cincinnati’s Brandon Williamson in the third inning at Truist Park, sitting on a 3-1 count, when an inside cutter caromed off the bone just above his protective guard.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Ronald Acuña Jr. Announces Update After Removal From Braves Lineup

The Atlanta Braves are officially heading back to the MLB playoffs. Atlanta clinched its seventh division title in the past nine years over the weekend, and their push in September has largely been fueled by the face of the franchise, right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr.

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.

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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 / 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 / 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.

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.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / September 20

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

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Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / September 19

The Braves Are Back: Atlanta Clinches a Playoff Spot

After missing the postseason in 2025, the Atlanta Braves are officially heading back to October baseball. Atlanta punched its ticket to the 2026 MLB postseason Friday night, defeating the Houston Astros 6-2 to clinch at least a National League Wild Card spot.