AUGUST 5, 2022 • AJC.COM
ATLANTA BRAVES 89-73 · 2ND IN NL EAST
89-73 · 2ND IN NL EAST
Braves' quarterly revenue jumps 20% to $260 million Earlier this week, the Braves spent a lot of money, signing third baseman Austin Riley to a 10-year, $212 million contract and assuming a $4...
Mets host the Braves, aim to extend home win streak
The New York Mets, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Atlanta BravesAUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ronald Acuña Jr. ends homer drought, says repaired knee doesn't always feel same Acuña's last home run was July 8 against the Nationals' Erick Fedde, and the 18-game drought was the second-longest of his career.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Mets jump on Braves, Kyle Wright in opener of crucial series NEW YORK – The Mets’ lineup, bolstered at the deadline, pounced on Kyle Wright as the Braves lost, 6-4, on Thursday at Citi Field.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • AJC.COM
Travis d'Arnaud - Scores once in return D'Arnaud went 1-for-4 with a run scored in a 6-4 loss to the Mets on Thursday.
Impact The catcher missed one game with a stomach illness. D'Arnaud has gone 7-for-38 (.184) in his last 10 contests, though he hasn't produced an extra-base hit since July 6. He has a .251/.298/.431 slash line with 11 home runs, 40 RBI, 39 runs scored and 15 doubles in 70 games overall, though he'll likely continue to share catching duties with William Contreras.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Harris II - Swipes bag Thursday Harris (foot) went 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Mets.
Impact Harris provided RBI singles in the fifth and seventh innings, and he added a steal during his second trip on the bases. The 21-year-old missed a game after he was hit by a pitch on the foot Tuesday, but it wasn't expected to be a long-term issue. This was his first multi-hit effort since July 26, as the rookie has cooled down at the plate a bit. Harris still has a strong .286/.324/.481 slash line with nine home runs, 12 steals, 32 RBI and 36 runs scored through 59 contests this year.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ronald Acuña Jr. - Ends homer drought Acuna went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Mets.
Impact Acuna provided Atlanta's biggest hit of the game in the fifth inning. Prior to Thursday, he had just one homer in his last 29 contests, and he hit a meager .221 in that span. He's slashing .256/.354/.396 with nine long balls, 26 RBI, 42 runs scored and 22 stolen bases through 70 games overall. Acuna will likely need more than one game to put this slump behind him, but getting his power swing back would be a big step forward after a quiet month-plus.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Wright - Win streak ends in New York Wright (13-5) allowed six runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out four in six innings, taking the loss Thursday versus the Mets.
Impact Wright was tagged for a career-high four home runs in the start, which accounted for five of the six runs he surrendered. This was just the second time all year he's given up six runs in a start, as he's often been one of Atlanta's most consistent pitchers. He hadn't taken a loss since June 18 versus the Cubs. Wright now has a 3.22 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 124:38 K:BB through 128.2 innings. The right-hander's next start is projected to be a road game in Boston next week.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Acuña breaks homer drought in loss to Mets NEW YORK -- The Braves can’t win the National League East during this weekend’s big series against the Mets. But they can feel better about...
AUGUST 5, 2022 • MLB.COM
Mets C James McCann comes off IL, Patrick Mazeika sent down
New York Mets catcher James McCann has been activated off the injured list, and he says he is looking forward to contributing down the stretchAUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How Jake Odorizzi, Raisel Iglesias can help the Braves going forward NEW YORK – On Monday night, news leaked during Houston’s game that the Braves had acquired starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi. When Odorizzi wen...
AUGUST 4, 2022 • AJC.COM
Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets Box Score - August 04, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Atlanta Braves take on the New York Mets at 11:10pm UTC on August 04, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and analy...
AUGUST 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Michael Cunningham: It's not necessary for Braves to leap Mets in NL East, but it is urgent Everybody knows that the Braves don’t need to win the National League East to make the playoffs. There are three wild cards now, so they don...
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Braves GM reveals secret to Deadline success This story was excerpted from Mark Bowman's Braves Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regular...
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Mike Soroka - Nearing simulated games Manager Brian Snitker said Thursday that Soroka (Achilles) is expected to pitch in simulated games soon, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Soroka was facing hitters in early July, but his recovery process slowed when he was hit in the knee by a comebacker while throwing live batting practice. The right-hander isn't expected to return from the injured list until at least September, and a timetable for him to begin a rehab assignment will likely be discussed once he's pitched in simulated games.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ozzie Albies - Plays catch Wednesday Albies (foot) played catch Wednesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Impact Albies shed his walking boot last week and is taking part in light baseball activities. Assuming he feels good after playing catch, the 25-year-old is expected to ramp up his rehab process over the next few weeks. Albies will likely be in the mix to return from the injured list around mid-to-late August.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
It's not necessary for Braves to leap Mets in NL East, but it is urgent Everybody knows that the Braves don’t need to win the National League East to make the playoffs. There are three wild cards now, so they don...
AUGUST 4, 2022 • AJC.COM
Travis d'Arnaud - Rejoins lineup Thursday D'Arnaud (illness) is starting behind the plate and batting sixth Thursday against the Mets.
Impact The 33-year-old was held out of Wednesday's contest due to a stomach bug but is back in the lineup a day later. D'Arnaud is hitting .190 since the start of July and has been ceding playing time to Williams Contreras at catcher, even prior to Wednesday's absence.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
William Contreras - Not starting Thursday Contreras isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Mets.
Impact Contreras started the last four games and went 4-for-14 with two homers, three runs and three RBI. However, Travis d'Arnaud (illness) will take over behind the plate and bat sixth.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Harris II - Returns to lineup Harris (foot) is starting Thursday against the Mets.
Impact Harris was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to a sore right foot, but he'll start in center field and bat ninth a day later. Over his last five games, he's gone 2-for-15 with three runs, a walk and six strikeouts.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Spencer Strider - No innings limit Strider does not have an innings cap this season, and Atlanta has no immediate plans to shift him back to the bullpen despite the addition of Jake Odorizzi at the trade deadline, M...
Impact Strider has been spectacular as a rookie this season, posting a 3.02 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 96:21 K:BB through only 62.2 innings since moving into the rotation in late May. The 23-year-old righty tossed 96.1 innings across all levels in 2021 and is quickly approaching that figure this season, causing concerns about his workload, but as yet he isn't showing any signs of fatigue and Atlanta has no intention of removing him from the rotation until it seems necessary. Odorizzi does give the club some insurance in case Strider or another young pitcher falters down the stretch, but for now the veteran hurler will work as a sixth starter and swing man.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ian Anderson - Rotation spot secure for now Anderson will remain in the rotation despite Atlanta's addition of Jake Odorizzi at the trade deadline, Maria Torres and David O'Brien of The Athletic report.
Impact Anderson has struggled this season, posting a 4.99 ERA and 1.50 WHIP through 20 starts and 101 innings, but for now Odorizzi is viewed as a sixth starter and a swing man, not a replacement for the 24-year-old right-hander. Anderson has also been a little more consistent of late, allowing two runs or fewer runs in four of his last five outings, although the fifth start featured a seven-run implosion against the Angels. Should he regress again down the stretch, manager Brian Snitker could well swap roles between the two, but for now Anderson will stay on turn.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dylan Lee - Collects seventh hold Lee gave up a run in two-thirds of an inning while walking one and striking out one to record his seventh hold of the season in a 3-1 loss to the Phillies.
Impact The 28-year-old southpaw finished up the seventh inning for starter Charlie Morton to protect a 1-0 lead but then got the hook after issuing a one-out walk to Rhys Hoskins in the eighth, only to see Collin McHugh fall apart and let Hoskins plus two more Phillies cross the plate. The deadline trade of Will Smith did move Lee up slightly in the pecking order when it comes to lefties in the Atlanta bullpen, but he remains firmly behind A.J. Minter (18 holds) when it comes to high-leverage duty despite Lee's impressive 1.61 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 31:4 K:BB through 28 innings on the year.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Orlando Arcia - Pops seventh homer Arcia went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Phillies.
Impact The 28-year-old utility player gave Atlanta a 1-0 lead by taking Zack Wheeler deep in the fifth inning, but it was all the offense the home team could muster on the afternoon. Arcia has started five straight games at second base and homered in the last two, giving him seven long balls on the year in 178 plate appearances to go with a .247/.320/.411 slash line, and he'll continue to hold down the fort at the keystone until Ozzie Albies (foot) makes his return.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Charlie Morton - Settles for no-decision Morton didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Phillies, allowing three hits and a walk over 6.2 scoreless innings. He struck out eight.
Impact The veteran right-hander was in vintage form, generating 18 swinging strikes among his 101 pitches and exiting the game with Atlanta holding a 1-0 lead. Unfortunately, Morton was denied his sixth win of the year when Collin McHugh imploded in the eighth inning. Morton has delivered six quality starts in his last nine outings, posting a masterful 2.40 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 68:17 K:BB through 56.1 innings over that stretch.
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