The Braves enjoyed an off-day on Monday, which allowed Alex Anthopoulos to sit down with Jeff Schultz of The Athletic for an interview. Most notably, the Atlanta GM provided updates on three key injured players: Mike Soroka, Huascar Ynoa, and Travis d’Arnaud. All are expected to return this season, with some optimism that all could available sometime in August. Also of note, Anthopoulos mentions that the club has space to add payroll at the deadline. Circumstances outside the control of the GM have left the Braves thin in the field, which could put them squarely in the market for an impact bat over the next six weeks. The pitching staff could use an upgrade as well, both in the rotation and the bullpen, which means the front office should be quite busy through July.
Braves News
Alex Anthopoulos says Mike Soroka, Travis d’Arnaud and Huascar Ynoa may return in August
As noted above, the Braves could get back three key pieces in August.
Acuna, Albies among big vote getters, Riley lags in early rounds of All-Star Game voting
In spite of their many struggles this season, the Braves have been well-represented in the early rounds of All-Star Game voting. Unfortunately, Austin Riley is currently lagging behind despite being very deserving of a spot at third base.
Asking for help: How would you fix the Braves?
A fair question from Mark Bradley: How would you fix the Braves?
Tarnok leads Prospect Team of the Week
Freddy Tarnok had quite the week for the Rome Braves:
RP: Freddie Tarnok, Rome Braves (High-A)
1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 G, 4 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 SO, 0.25 WHIP
Slowed by a lat injury in Spring Training, Tarnok made his season debut in relief on Wednesday. He threw 34 of 58 pitches for strikes while whiffing eight batters and yielding just one walk in four nearly perfect frames.
MLB News
Who will the All-Star starters be in 2026?
The brightest of future stars.
Trout’s All-Star Game status ‘up in the air’
An All-Star Game without Trout feels cheapened. Having the best player in sport out with injury really stings.
Trade fits for 9 players whose stock is rising
Several Braves mentions on this list.