Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 31

Acuna injury, draft lottery, trade, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday The Braves got some good news for the long term in Ronald Acuna’s injury being relatively minor, as they made a trade looking towards 2026 and took the second spot in the draft lottery.

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Rafael Montero News / SportsTalkATL / July 30

Braves trade Rafael Montero to the Tigers

According to the Atlanta Braves official Twitter/X account, Rafael Montero is headed to Detroit in exchange for infielder Jim Jarvis. The Braves acquired Rafael Montero in a deal with the Astros early in the season when Alex Anthopoulos realized his decision not to add to the bullpen during the offseason was gross oversight.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 30

The ride never ends for the 2025 Braves

If you’re waiting for the Braves to either win a series or play a normal series, you might as well keep waiting because you won’t get it here! Welp, this

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

1 last-minute trade Atlanta Braves must complete before 2025 deadline

Saying that the Atlanta Braves’ season has not gone as planned is a massive understatement. Salvador Perez and the Kansas City Royals walked off Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 30

MRI reveals calf strain for Ronald Acuña Jr.

Braves Country can take a sigh of relief, as the MRI on Ronald Acuña Jr. did not show an Achilles tear. He’s been diagnosed with a right calf strain, and according to Mark Bowman, could theoretically return in 2-3 weeks.

MLB News / Talking Chop / July 30

Ronald Acuña Jr. has a Grade 1 calf strain, per report

That’s a lot better than it could’ve been! After the debacle that led to Ronald Acuña Jr. landing on the IL with “right Achilles inflammation,” it would’ve been understandable if everybody was on pins and needles hoping for the best.

Spencer Strider News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 30

Braves' Potential Fifth SP Set to Pitch Against Reds, Strider Gets Bristol

The Atlanta Braves have set their rotation for the upcoming series against the Cincinnati Reds. They give the ball to the recently acquired Carlos Carrasco to pitch Thursday’s game.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr.’s injury timetable after avoiding worst-case scenario

A tough 2025 season for the Atlanta Braves got a bit tougher with the injury to star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. The All-Star right fielder already missed quite a bit of time this season due to injury, and didn’t make his season debut until late May.

Michael Harris News / SportsTalkATL / July 30

This development is critical for the Atlanta Braves in 2026

Other than health, there might not be a more important storyline for the Braves‘ second half than Michael Harris II bouncing back from an awful start to the season.

Brian Snitker News / EasySportz / July 30

Braves Staff, Brian Snitker Put on Blast for Acuña Injury

THE BATTERY, ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves’ 2025 season, once brimming with World Series hopes, has collapsed into a nightmare of injuries and fan outrage, with social media blasting the medical and coaching staffs for perceived incompetence.

Ozzie Albies News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 30

Report: Braves to 'Entertain' Ozzie Albies Trade Offers

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies, unfortunately, has seemed to be a shell of himself in the 2025 season. The former two-time All-Star has developed an unsatisfactory reputation among many Braves fans, and it unfortunately may lead to his eventual departure from the team.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 30

Braves acquire intriguing relief arm in trade with Rockies

Even amid a lost season, the Braves continue to add ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. Earlier in the week, Atlanta acquired two starting pitchers in Erick Fedde and Carlos Carrasco.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 30

Braves Add Pitcher from Rockies Ahead of Deadline

The Atlanta Braves add another arm on the trade market ahead of Thursday’s deadline. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, they have acquired right-hander Tyler Kinley from the Colorado Rockies.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

Braves trade for bullpen depth with Rockies

Even though 2025 has not gone the way that the Atlanta Braves have hoped, the mindset has not changed. The odds of the Braves making the playoffs at this juncture are pretty slim.

Enyel De Los Santos News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30

Braves designate veteran reliever for assignment

The Braves announced this afternoon that they’ve designated right-hander Enyel De Los Santos for assignment. His departure opens up a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Tyler Kinley, who they acquired from the Rockies in a deal earlier today.

Tyler Kinley News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30

Rockies, Braves swing deal for righty reliever

The Braves and Rockies have agreed to a deal sending right-handed reliever Tyler Kinley from Colorado to Atlanta in exchange for Double-A righty Austin Smith. Both teams have announced the deal.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / July 30

Braves place OF Ronald Acuna Jr. on 10-day IL

The Atlanta Braves placed All-Star Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list Wednesday and recalled fellow outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / July 30

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 7/30/2025

The Atlanta Braves will wrap up their series against the Kansas City Royals today. The Braves took the first game 10-7 but lost last night 9-6. The Braves also suffered a bigger loss last night as Ronald Acuña Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / Total Apex Sports / July 30

Ronald Acuña Jr. Achilles Injury Update: What Does It Mean For the Atlanta Braves?

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Ronald Acuña Jr. is injured. During Tuesday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals, the Braves’ MVP outfielder

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 30

Where is Rock Bottom for the 2025 Atlanta Braves?

The bottom seemed to fall out of the 2025 season for the Atlanta Braves as early as the first week. In the first seven days of the schedule, the Braves lost seven times, starting pitcher Reynaldo López landed on the injured list and left fielder Jurickson Profar received a PED suspension.