
Atlanta Braves
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8:31 PM - Rafael Montero (ATL) Astros traded Montero and cash to Atlanta on Tuesday in exchange for a player to be named later.
4:35 PM - Drake Baldwin (ATL) manager Brian Snitker indicated Tuesday that Baldwin will still play quite a bit even after the return of Sean Murphy (rib) from the injured list, Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game reports.
4:29 PM - Reynaldo Lopez (ATL) underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery Tuesday and will be shut down for 12 weeks, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
1:43 PM - Nick Allen (ATL) is wearing goggles this season to correct an astigmatism which he said was a particular issue for him during night games, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
1:16 PM - Spencer Strider (ATL) (elbow) has a target of about 90 pitches for his rehab start Thursday, which is likely to be his final one before being activated from the injured list, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
10:39 AM - Ronald Acuna Jr. (ATL) (knee) is scheduled to meet with doctors in Los Angeles in the upcoming days with the hope of receiving final clearance to begin ramping up his running, Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game Atlanta reports.
5:02 PM - Drake Baldwin (ATL) is expected to serve as Atlanta's backup catcher after Sean Murphy (ribs) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and Chadwick Tromp was designated for assignment Sunday.
3:41 PM - Chadwick Tromp (ATL) designated Tromp for assignment Sunday.
1:54 PM - Sean Murphy (ATL) reinstated Murphy (rib) from the 10-day injured list Sunday.
12:21 PM - Grant Holmes (ATL) won't start as scheduled Sunday versus the Marlins since the game was postponed due to inclement weather.
11:17 AM - Nick Allen (ATL) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
4:57 PM - Sean Murphy (ATL) (ribs) is slated to play nine innings for Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday and could be activated from the injured list Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
4:42 PM - Spencer Strider (ATL) (elbow) will make another rehab start for Triple-A Gwinett on Thursday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
11:19 AM - Spencer Strider (ATL) (elbow) fired 5.1 scoreless, no-hit innings for Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday. He walked two and struck out eight.
5:15 AM - Michael Harris II (ATL) went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Friday's 10-0 win over the Marlins.
5:48 PM - Sean Murphy (ATL) (rib) is starting at catcher Friday for Triple-A Gwinnett and is expected to be activated from the 10-day IL by Atlanta before the end of this weekend's series versus Miami, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
4:42 PM - Reynaldo Lopez (ATL) manager Brian Snitker said Friday that Lopez's right shoulder surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, Justin Toscano of The Journal-Constitution reports.
3:30 PM - Austin Riley (ATL) will start at third base and bat fifth in Friday's game against the Marlins.
3:16 PM - Nick Allen (ATL) is starting at shortstop and batting eighth in Friday's game against the Marlins.
3:13 PM - Orlando Arcia (ATL) is not in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Marlins.
3:03 PM - Jesse Chavez (ATL) agreed to a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Friday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
12:12 PM - Spencer Strider (ATL) (elbow) is making a rehab start Friday for Triple-A Gwinnett, Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game Atlanta reports.
6:39 PM - Reynaldo Lopez (ATL) transferred Lopez (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Thursday.
6:34 PM - Jason Delay (ATL) acquired Delay from the Pirates on Thursday in exchange for cash and optioned him to Double-A Columbus.
12:45 PM - Pierce Johnson (ATL) gave up a hit and a walk over two-thirds of a scoreless inning to record his first hold of the season in Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers. He struck out one.
12:39 PM - Nick Allen (ATL) went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers.
3:22 AM - Raisel Iglesias (ATL) (0-1) took the loss and blew a save against the Dodgers on Wednesday, allowing one run on two hits while striking out two batters over one inning.
3:13 AM - Bryce Elder (ATL) allowed three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out three batters over four innings in a no-decision against the Dodgers on Wednesday.
5:20 PM - Michael Harris II (ATL) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
5:18 PM - Stuart Fairchild (ATL) is starting in right field and batting seventh against the Dodgers on Wednesday.
5:15 PM - Jarred Kelenic (ATL) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
5:13 PM - Orlando Arcia (ATL) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
5:12 PM - Drake Baldwin (ATL) is not in Atlanta's starting lineup against the Dodgers on Wednesday.
8:26 PM - Reynaldo Lopez (ATL) will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
6:53 PM - Orlando Arcia (ATL) is absent from Atlanta's lineup against the Dodgers on Tuesday.
1:46 PM - Jesse Chavez (ATL) designated Chavez for assignment Tuesday.
1:46 PM - Zach Thompson (ATL) selected Thompson's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
7:03 PM - Bryce Elder (ATL) recalled Elder from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
6:55 PM - Reynaldo Lopez (ATL) placed Lopez on the 15-day injured list Monday with right shoulder inflammation.
6:49 PM - Bryan De La Cruz (ATL) La Cruz is starting in right field and batting seventh against the Dodgers on Monday.
6:11 PM - Jurickson Profar (ATL) has been suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball for violating the performance-enhancing drug policy, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
3:04 PM - Joe Jimenez (ATL) transferred Jimenez (knee) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.
3:02 PM - Stuart Fairchild (ATL) acquired Fairchild from the Reds on Monday in exchange for cash considerations, Justin Toscano of The Journal-Constitution reports.
2:49 PM - Sean Murphy (ATL) (rib) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
12:20 PM - Jesse Chavez (ATL) will select Chavez's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
12:18 PM - Hector Neris (ATL) designated Neris for assignment Monday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
10:29 AM - Spencer Strider (ATL) (elbow) struck out six batters and allowed one earned run on two hits and one walk over three innings in his first rehab start Saturday with Triple-A Gwinnett.
3:38 PM - Drake Baldwin (ATL) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
6:52 PM - Sean Murphy (ATL) (ribs) will likely begin a rehab assignment at High-A Rome on Friday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
5:38 PM - Eddys Leonard (ATL) signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Saturday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
6:39 AM - Jarred Kelenic (ATL) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Padres.
6:32 AM - Reynaldo Lopez (ATL) came away with a no-decision in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Padres, allowing three runs on nine hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out one.
6:19 PM - Nick Allen (ATL) is starting at shortstop and batting eighth against the Padres on Friday.
6:16 PM - Orlando Arcia (ATL) is not in Atlanta's starting lineup against San Diego on Friday.
1:42 PM - Spencer Strider (ATL) (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
12:12 PM - Grant Holmes (ATL) struck out two in a scoreless inning of relief during Thursday's loss to the Padres.
12:07 PM - Drake Baldwin (ATL) went 0-for-3 with a walk in Thursday's loss to the Padres.
12:03 PM - Austin Riley (ATL) went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Padres.
8:53 AM - Ozzie Albies (ATL) went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer and an additional RBI in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Padres.
5:06 PM - Sean Murphy (ATL) placed Murphy (ribs) on the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
5:00 PM - Joe Jimenez (ATL) placed Jimenez on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left knee articular cartilage injury.
4:57 PM - Nacho Alvarez Jr. (ATL) placed Alvarez on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with left wrist inflammation.
4:53 PM - Spencer Strider (ATL) placed Strider (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
4:50 PM - Ronald Acuna Jr. (ATL) placed Acuna (knee) on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to March 24.
8:03 PM - Zach Thompson (ATL) agreed to a minor-league contract with Atlanta in October of 2024.
10:12 AM - AJ Smith-Shawver (ATL) is expected to begin the season in the Atlanta rotation, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
5:22 PM - Bryce Elder (ATL) was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.
4:23 PM - Jose Suarez (ATL) was acquired by Atlanta from the Angels on Sunday in exchange for right-hander Ian Anderson, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
8:59 AM - Jesse Chavez (ATL) agreed to a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Sunday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
1:17 PM - Chris Sale (ATL) gave up three hits and a walk over four scoreless innings during Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays. He struck out five.
12:57 PM - Hector Neris (ATL) selected Neris' contract from Triple-A Gwinnet on Friday.
12:54 PM - Spencer Strider (ATL) (elbow) will start Sunday's spring game against the Orioles and is scheduled to throw about 45-to-50 pitches, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
12:53 PM - Enyel De Los Santos (ATL) selected De Los Santos' contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.
12:49 PM - Drake Baldwin (ATL) will be on Atlanta's Opening Day roster, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
12:39 PM - Bryan De La Cruz (ATL) La Cruz is batting .297 (11-for-37) through 15 Grapefruit League appearances with a 3:6 BB:K.
12:34 PM - Hector Neris (ATL) gave up a hit and a walk over a scoreless inning in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.
12:30 PM - Daysbel Hernandez (ATL) gave up a hit and a walk over 1.1 scoreless innings while striking out four in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.
12:26 PM - Marcell Ozuna (ATL) went 1-for-2 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.
12:23 PM - Jurickson Profar (ATL) went 2-for-4 with a double in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.
12:06 PM - AJ Smith-Shawver (ATL) was bumped from his Grapefruit League start Thursday and will pitch instead against the Rays on Friday, a move that suggests he's being put on schedule to start March 31 against the Dodgers, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
6:32 PM - Luke Williams (ATL) cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett.
2:02 PM - Alex Verdugo (ATL) signed Verdugo to a one-year, $1.5 million contract, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
10:21 AM - Austin Riley (ATL) went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.
10:17 AM - Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL) gave up two hits and a walk over six scoreless innings while striking out 10 in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.
5:04 PM - Jurickson Profar (ATL) (wrist) is scheduled to return to Atlanta's Grapefruit League lineup Thursday versus the Phillies, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
6:41 PM - Craig Kimbrel (ATL) signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
11:21 AM - Michael Harris II (ATL) went 3-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox.
11:14 AM - Daysbel Hernandez (ATL) appears to have a secure spot in the Atlanta bullpen following Monday's trade of Angel Perdomo to the Angels, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
11:11 AM - Aaron Bummer (ATL) has a 0.00 ERA and 4:1 K:BB through five Grapefruit League innings.
11:05 AM - Dylan Lee (ATL) will begin the season as one of the primary setup men ahead of closer Raisel Iglesias in the Atlanta bullpen, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
11:02 AM - Anderson Pilar (ATL) could be squeezed out of a bullpen spot with Atlanta, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
8:24 AM - AJ Smith-Shawver (ATL) who struck out eight over four innings in Saturday's start against the Twins, could make the Opening Day roster even if Atlanta also carries Grant Holmes and Ian Anderson, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
1:44 PM - Spencer Strider (ATL) (elbow) struck out six batters over 2.2 perfect innings during his first Grapefruit League start Monday versus the Red Sox.
1:32 PM - Sandy Leon (ATL) reassigned Leon to minor-league camp Monday.
12:28 PM - Reynaldo Lopez (ATL) manager Brian Snitker said Monday that Lopez is "fine" and has been cleared to make his next Grapefruit League start Saturday versus the Tigers, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
11:38 AM - Jurickson Profar (ATL) (wrist) took batting practice Sunday and could return to Grapefruit League action Thursday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
11:10 AM - Grant Holmes (ATL) tossed 93 pitches (63 strikes) in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out three.
9:08 AM - Chris Sale (ATL) announced Monday that Sale will be its Opening Day starter March 27 in San Diego.
1:37 PM - Jake Marisnick (ATL) reassigned Marisnick to minor-league camp Sunday.
1:29 PM - Curt Casali (ATL) assigned Casali to minor-league camp Sunday.
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