ATLANTA BRAVES NEWS

Vaughn Grissom - Stellar debut Grissom went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, a steal and an additional run scored in Wednesday's win over the Red Sox.

Impact Grissom was elevated from Double-A Mississippi before the contest and quickly made his presence felt as the first player in franchise history to homer and steal a base in his debut. The rookie took a first-pitch fastball from Red Sox reliever Darwinzon Hernandez deep over the Green Monster in the seventh inning, giving Atlanta a commanding 5-1 lead. He also singled in the ninth and stole second before ultimately scoring on Dansby Swanson's RBI single. With Orlando Arcia (hamstring) expected to be sidelined for 3-to-4 weeks and Ozzie Albies (foot) still out, Grissom should garner plenty of opportunities during the stretch run.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Prospect Grissom homers in debut, Braves beat Red Sox 8-4

Top Atlanta prospect Vaughn Grissom homered onto Lansdowne Street in his major league debut to lead the Braves to an 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Photos: Vaughn Grissom hits home run in Braves debut Photos from the Braves at Red Sox game on August 10, 2022.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • AJC.COM

Braves' top prospect Vaughn Grissom homers in major-league debut BOSTON – You couldn’t script it any better.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • AJC.COM

Will Austin Riley's lucrative deal with the Braves serve as a template for Red Sox, Rafael Devers? - The Boston Globe Braves made a huge investment in their third baseman, signing Riley to a 10-year, $212 million contract extension.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Atlanta Braves vs Boston Red Sox Box Score - August 10, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Atlanta Braves take on the Boston Red Sox at 11:10pm UTC on August 10, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and anal...

AUGUST 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Orlando Arcia - September return likely Arcia (hamstring), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, said he could return in 3-to-4 weeks, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Arcia suffered the hamstring strain during Tuesday's win over the Red Sox, and it appears he'll be sidelined until at least the start of September. Atlanta is already without Ozzie Albies (foot), so prospect Vaughn Grissom was called up and should receive significantly playing time at second base.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves call up top prospect Grissom, bring back RHP Yates

The Atlanta Braves have made a couple of big moves

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robbie Grossman - Sits after two straight starts Grossman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Grossman, whom Atlanta acquired from Detroit on Aug. 1, had picked up starts in three of the past four games in the corner outfield, going 1-for-9 with two walks, a double and an RBI. The switch-hitting Grossman is expected to serve as a short-side platoon option for Atlanta, with Eddie Rosario and Ronald Acuna typically seeing the bulk of the starts at either corner-outfield spot.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves call up Vaughn Grissom from Double A The Atlanta Braves called up top prospect Vaugh Grissom from Double-A Mississippi on Wednesday, making it the second time this season a memb...

AUGUST 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Braves activate ex-Yankees reliever from injured list following Tommy John rehab The Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox, 9-7, on Tuesday. They will play again Thursday at Fenway Park.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • NJ.COM

After long road back from Tommy John surgery, Kirby Yates is with the Braves BOSTON – All along this season, as you looked at the Braves’ roster and pondered its possibilities, you had to keep something in mind: At so...

AUGUST 10, 2022 • AJC.COM

Braves call up top prospect Vaughn Grissom BOSTON – Under president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos, the Braves have not been shy about running top prospects up to the major l...

AUGUST 10, 2022 • AJC.COM

Huascar Ynoa - Optioned to Triple-A Ynoa was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Impact Ynoa will make his way back to Gwinnett after being called up Sunday, failing to appear in a game before being sent down. The move opens a spot in Atlanta's bullpen for Kirky Yates (elbow), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Ford - Activated and DFA'd Atlanta reinstated Ford (neck) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday and designated him for assignment.

Impact With Ford coming off the 40-man roster and Adam Duvall (wrist) shifting to the 60-day injured list, Atlanta was able to open up spots for infielder Vaughn Grissom and reliever Kirby Yates (elbow), who were both activated in advance of Wednesday's series finale in Boston. It's the fourth occasion in which Ford has been designated for assignment this season, with the Mariners booting him off their 40-man roster twice and the Giants doing so once. The power-hitting first baseman/designated hitter will likely report to Triple-A Gwinnett if he isn't claimed off waivers.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando Arcia - Officially lands on injured list Arcia (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Arcia sustained a left hamstring strain Tuesday against the Red Sox and will be forced to miss at least a week and a half. It's not yet clear how much time the 28-year-old is expected to miss, but Atlanta called up Vaughn Grissom from Double-A Mississippi on Wednesday, and the prospect should have a chance to carve out playing time at second base while Arcia and Ozzie Albies (foot) are sidelined.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Duvall - Shifted to 60-day IL Duvall (wrist) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Duvall was moved to the 60-day IL in order to open a roster spot for Vaughn Grissom, who had his contract selected Wednesday. Duvall remains out for the remainder of the season while recovering from a surgery on his left wrist.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kirby Yates - Activated by Atlanta Yates (elbow) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Yates underwent Tommy John surgery in March 2021 and spent the last year and a half recovering. However, he was cleared to begin a rehab assignment in mid-July and posted a 1.08 ERA and 0.72 WHIP in 8.1 innings over eight appearances in the minors over the last few weeks. The 35-year-old converted 41 of 44 save chances for the Padres in 2019, but he'll likely serve as a middle reliever or setup man for Atlanta since the team has Kenley Jansen and Raisel Iglesias available for late-inning work.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vaughn Grissom - Gets big-league call-up Atlanta selected Grissom's contract from Double-A Mississippi on Wednesday. He'll start at second base and bat ninth in his MLB debut in Atlanta's series finale in Boston.

Impact Grissom's promotion is an unexpectedly aggressive one, as he had appeared in just 22 games at Mississippi since being called up from High-A Rome on July 12. Due to his positional flexibility, Grissom will have ample opportunities to crack the starting lineup, though he will likely be most utilized at the keystone with Orlando Arcia (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list and with Ozzie Albies (foot) on the 60-day IL. Grissom showcased an intriguing blend of power, speed and contact skills between his two minor-league stops this season, slashing .315/.405/.494 with 36 extra-base hits and 27 steals in 442 plate appearances.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Matzek - Nails down extra-innings save Matzek struck out two in a perfect 11th inning Tuesday to record his first save of the season in a win over the Red Sox.

Impact Deadline acquisition Raisel Iglesias worked the eighth inning and closer Kenley Jansen the ninth, leaving the extra frames to the rest of the bullpen. Dylan Lee gave up a run in the 10th after Atlanta had taken a lead, but Matzek was able to get the job done in the 11th. The southpaw's control has wavered at times this season, and he sports a 3.86 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 21:15 K:BB through 25.2 innings with a win and six holds in addition to Tuesday's save.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Breaking down NL MVP leading contenders Paul Goldschmidt vs. Austin Riley Austin Riley's red-hot July put him in the thick of the NL MVP race, but right now, Paul Goldschmidt is still on track to take home the awar...

AUGUST 10, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves' minor-league teams, including Gwinnett, are being sold - again Endeavor Group Holdings, which bought the Braves affiliates and six other minor-league clubs across the country in December and January, sai...

AUGUST 10, 2022 • AJC.COM

Red Sox head into matchup with the Braves on losing streak

The Boston Red Sox aim to break their three-game slide when they take on the Atlanta Braves

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin Riley - Five RBI on Tuesday Riley went 3-for-6 with one triple, one homer, five RBI and one run scored in Tuesday's 9-7 extra-innings win over the Red Sox.

Impact The All-Star third baseman filled the stat sheet Tuesday with a home run, a triple, and five RBI. The home run was Riley's first since July 29, and the strong performance helped propel Atlanta to the victory over the Red Sox. Tuesday's effort bolsters Riley's MVP case, as he improved to an NL-leading 255 total bases on the season.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ronald Acuña Jr. - Heating up with three hits Tuesday Acuna went 3-for-5 with three runs scored and one steal in Tuesday's extra-innings win over the Red Sox.

Impact With three hits Tuesday, Acuna has recorded two or more hits in three out of his last four starts, as he shows signs of heating up at the dish. The streak has raised has average 17 points, up from .256 on Aug. 4. The superstar also stole his 24th bag, showing that the worst of his knee issues may be behind him.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE