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Braves Hope Top Pitching Prospect Can Provide Some Rotation Stability

After coming into 2025 with high expectations for their rotation, the Atlanta Braves were attacked by injuries all season long. All five starters from their Opening Day roster spent time on the injured list.

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Bleacher Report Names Top Braves Prospect at Each Level

The Atlanta Braves, without a doubt, are looking to the future after a disappointing 2025 season. Bleacher Report recently did a deep dive into each Minor League organization, listing who they see as the Braves’ top prospect in each level.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 17

Braves Pitching Prospect Cracks MLB.com Top 100 List at No. 99

Atlanta Braves No. 2 prospect JR Ritchie just crept his way into MLB.com's top 100 prospects list, coming in at No. 99. The team now has two top-100 prospects, the other being their top prospect, Cam Caminiti, coming in at No.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 9

Braves prospect JR Ritchie is on an insane run to end the season

Braves #2 ranked prospect JR Ritchie is on an absurd run to end the season, which continued on Sunday. The 22-year-old tossed six more innings of scoreless baseball against the Durham Bulls, allowing just a couple of hits and three walks to go with four strikeouts.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 7

Braves No. 13 Prospect Latest to Dazzle in Triple-A Debut

Another Atlanta Braves starting pitching prospect impressed in his debut with Triple-A Gwinnett. No. 13 prospect took the mound for the Stripers and delivered six innings of two-run ball on five hits and a walk while striking out four. He became the second pitcher this season to pick up the win in their first start with Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 4

Braves No. 14 Prospect Wins Carolina League Player of the Month

It’s been award season lately for Atlanta Braves prospects. No. 14 prospect in the system, John Gil, has been named the Carolina League’s player of the month for August. He led the league in average (.344), doubles (nine), HRs (four), slugging percentage (.578), and OPS (1.016).

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 2

Braves' Dominant Prospect Reliever Gets Anticipated Call Up

The Atlanta Braves are adding another prospect pitcher to the active roster. Left-handed phenom Hayden Harris is getting an awaited call-up to the majors, per source.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 2

JR Ritchie tosses yet another gem for Gwinnett

Fresh off winning International Pitcher of the Week honors for his career-high 11 strikeout performance over six shutout innings last week, Braves #2 prospect JR Ritchie tossed another gem on Sunday afternoon.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 1

Braves No. 2 Prospect Earns Pitcher of the Week Honor

A strong week from Atlanta Braves No. 2 prospect JR Ritchie earns him some recognition to finish off the month. He was named the International League Pitcher of the Week on Monday. It’s the first time he’s received the weekly award, and he’s the first Gwinnett pitcher to win it this season.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 28

Baseball America Names Braves No. 2 Prospect 'Bright Spot' of Season

JR Ritchie dazzled in what was arguably his best game with Triple-A Gwinnett this season. The Atlanta Braves' No. 2 prospect pitched six shutout innings, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out a career-high 11 batters.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 20

Prospect Watch: When will Hayden Harris make his Braves debut?

The Braves have several prospects that could make their MLB debuts down the stretch. With the rotation completely decimated, it’s not out of the question that JR Ritchie makes an appearance with the major-league club.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 15

Braves top prospect JR Ritchie stuns for Gwinnett… Again

On top of a fantastic Braves win over the Mets on Thursday, one of the club’s top prospects shined on the mound for the Gwinnett Stripers. No matter which prospect outlook you prefer, you’ll find JR Ritchie within the Braves top three prospects, and pretty soon, he should be viewed as a top 100 prospect overall.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 28

Braves prospects that could make their MLB debuts after the trade deadline

Following the latest injury to Grant Holmes, the Braves 26-man roster has more holes than a golf course, and the trade deadline will only create more, with several contributors expected to be moved in the coming days.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 28

Braves top prospect JR Ritchie continues to shine following promotion

There are very little positive developments going on right now with the major-league squad, but the Braves do have some prospects potentially on the cusp of making their MLB debuts.

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Braves top two pitching prospects shine over the weekend in Gwinnett

Among the most exciting aspects of what’s to come in the final months of the Braves’ season is the many prospects that could make their way to Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 20

Two Key Braves Relievers Were in Triple-A While Bullpen Collapsed

Austin Cox made his first appearance in a game since being demoted to Triple-A last Friday, and shined for Gwinnett. He pitched three scoreless innings in relief following the Triple-A debut of prospect starter JR Ritchie. He gave up three hits and no walks while punching out three.