Nacho Alvarez: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Features

It’s been a strong showing as of late for Atlanta Braves infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. Tuesday night, his two-run double netted him the first two RBIs of his young MLB career. While he showed progress during his first call-up this season, he’s really started to show promise since returning to the lineup on Aug.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 25

Braves reinstate Austin Riley, Nacho Alvarez back to Gwinnett

Ahead of their nine-game road trip, the Atlanta Braves have reinstated Austin Riley. In a corresponding move, Nacho Alvarez is going back to Gwinnett. Riley has missed the last two weeks with an abdominal strain.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

The 'Active MLB players to hit .300 multiple times' quiz

The 'Yearly MLB on-base percentage leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 21

What is Nacho Alvarez Jr.’s career going to look like?

He’s getting some run, but things haven’t looked great so far Look, I didn’t want Austin Riley to injure himself. Seeing how long the WPA vortex could engulf him was kind of fun in and of itself.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 19

Braves Top 5 Prospect Named Second-Half Breakout Candidate

To get back into the playoff race, the Atlanta Braves could use a few different players either breaking out of their slumps or out-playing their previous career norms.

MLB News / Talking Chop / July 19

Watch Ronald Acuña, Jr.’s perfect outfield throw (over and over again)

“The Throw” was one of the greatest outfield assists in baseball history. Last night against the New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña, Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 13

It’s Nacho average Sunday lineup in series finale

I’m curious to see what the young infielder has. (I’ll update this once the Cardinals decide to care.) The main positive spin you can take from a major injury like Austin Riley’s is potentially being able to give a young player some time to see what he has.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 13

Austin Riley to the IL, Nacho Alvarez returns, JR Ritchie, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday There is an added focus on prospects, with the draft upon us and the Futures Game on Saturday, but it’s been a mostly good couple of days for the major league club too, with two wins.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 12

Braves shake up lineup, as Nacho Alvarez plays third and Ronald Acuna bats third

This is a new approach to lineup construction, as the Braves suffer yet another injury absence This is a very novel lineup, as Ronald Acuna is healthy but not batting leadoff for the first time in a while (since 2019, I believe).

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / July 12

Atlanta Braves 7/12/2025

The Atlanta Braves made significant changes to their roster this morning before their game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Third baseman Austin Riley has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained abdominal muscle.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Braves get positive injury update on Nacho Alvarez

Like the entire Braves team in 2025, Nacho Alvarez has not been able to catch a break. Currently the highest ranked position prospect in the system, Alvarez began the season with a wrist injury that forced him to miss three months.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 28

Bryce Elder gets shelled, Nacho Alvarez Jr. exits, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. It was a less than ideal night for the Atlanta Braves, who were shutout by the Philadelphia Phillies 13-0. Bryce Elder got the ball and went just two innings.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Season rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

The '2023 NFL AP second-team All-Pro' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 26

Top prospect Nacho Alvarez suffers another injury

After missing the first two-plus months of the season with a wrist injury, Nacho Alvarez didn’t waste any time re-introducing himself as one of the club’s top prospects.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 23

Nacho Alvarez doing everything possible to earn promotion

The Braves have a starting rotation that is littered with injuries and an offense that features four gaping holes. As the gap in the playoff race continues to widen, they may have no other choice but to get creative and try out some alternatives.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 21

Braves Top Infielder Prospect Having Strong Return From IL

The Atlanta Braves have been getting a promising performance out of their top position player prospect, Nacho Alvarez Jr., since he returned to live action, especially in Triple-A.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 18

Braves Outfielder Elects Free Agency After Being DFA'd

The Atlanta Braves announced on Wednesday that outfielder José Azocar has elected free agency after being outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett. He was designated for assignment as part of a series of moves ahead of the Mets series.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 17

Could Braves bring back Nacho Alvarez soon?

Prospect fatigue in baseball is a real thing. Young players get hot on the farm, become heralded as the next major-league star, and then a rough patch often leads to them being cast aside completely.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / June 16

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 6/16/2025

As the Atlanta Braves work through the long MLB season, the team has made a series of roster moves. These moves are designed to strengthen depth and flexibility.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 16

Braves activate Stuart Fairchild, jettison Jose Azocar, send Nacho Alvarez Jr. to Triple-A

Off-day roster move time What would an off day be without the Braves making various roster moves to shuffle the fringe of their squad? Not this off day, anyway: Despite the long text, none of this really matters.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Braves receive positive injury update for Nacho Alvarez Jr.

On Feb 27 Atlanta Braves’ infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. exited the game in noticeable pain, but he may be returning to play sooner than expected. During the 2024 season injuries plagued the Braves organization one after another.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 22, 2024

Nacho Alvarez Jr. hitting and playing second in MLB debut

Good luck, young man. Let’s get right to it: Nacho Alvarez Jr. is hitting second and playing second base in his major league debut. Good luck, godspeed, and so on and so forth.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 21, 2024

Braves will promote Nacho Alvarez to replace Ozzie Albies

The Braves will reportedly promote Nacho Alvarez to play second base in Ozzie Albies’ absence. With another regular headed to the injured list, the Atlanta Braves are planning to promote infield prospect Nacho Alvarez for his major league debut according to a report by MLB.com’s Mark Bowman.