ATLANTA BRAVES NEWS

Dylan Lee - Tallies third hold Lee gave up a hit and struck out one in two-thirds of an inning in Sunday's extra-innings loss to the Dodgers.

Impact The left-hander took over for Spencer Strider to begin the seventh inning and retired the first two batters he faced before giving up a single to Chris Taylor and getting the hook. Lee remains third in the pecking order among southpaws in the Atlanta bullpen behind Will Smith and A.J. Minter, but that hasn't stopped him from posting a 0.59 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 13:2 K:BB through 15.1 innings over 11 appearances since rejoining the big-league roster in late May.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Chavez - Picks up third hold Chavez walked one and struck out one in one-third of an inning Sunday to record his third hold of the season in an extra-innings loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Entering the game with two outs in the seventh inning and a runner on first base, Chavez walked Trayce Thompson before fanning Trea Turner. The right-hander appears to have moved into a higher-leverage role in the Atlanta bullpen, as all three of his holds have come in his last four appearances -- part of a 10-game scoreless streak that has seen Chavez post a 0.89 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB over his last 12.1 innings.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Before and after: How Braves' Spencer Strider evolved after Tommy John surgery Recently, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution talked to pitcher Spencer Strider about the ways Tommy John surgery changed him – on and off the...

JUNE 27, 2022 • AJC.COM

Kenley Jansen on blown save: 'It's just bad luck' The Braves on Sunday suffered a gut-wrenching 5-3 loss to the Dodgers in 11 innings. In this game, the Braves blew a two-run lead in the nin...

JUNE 27, 2022 • AJC.COM

Michael Harris II - Registers third steal Harris went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 5-3 extra-innings loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Harris has six multi-hit efforts in his last 12 games, going 17-for-45 (.378) in that span. He's picked up five extra-base hits in that span, and he continues to display solid contact skills at the plate. The rookie outfielder is slashing .330/.355/.524 with three home runs, three steals, 14 RBI and 18 runs scored through 107 plate appearances. He's solidified a starting role in center field, but he's remained in the No. 9 spot in the order despite the hot bat over his first month in the big leagues.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kenley Jansen - Blows save against former team Jansen allowed two runs on three hits and struck out two in one inning, taking a blown save Sunday versus the Dodgers.

Impact Jansen converted saves in each of his first two outings against the Dodgers this year, but the third time saw his old team get revenge. Sunday marked just the third time he's allowed multiple runs in an appearance. Jansen is now 20-for-24 in save chances with a 3.58 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 47:8 K:BB through 32.2 innings this year. His other three blown saves all came in the final two weeks of May, but he was able to shake off that slump without it snowballing into something worse. He'll look to do the same going forward.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Strider - Bounces back Sunday Strider pitched six shutout innings Sunday versus the Dodgers, allowing five hits while striking out seven and walking none in a no-decision.

Impact Strider was tagged for six runs by the Giants in his last start, but he bounced back with an excellent performance against one of the National League's top teams. The rookie right-hander submitted his longest start of the year, throwing 64 of 95 pitches for strikes while keeping runs off the board for the second time in six starts since he joined the rotation. He owns a 3.02 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 79:22 K:BB through 53.2 innings overall. Strider is expected to make his next start on the road in Cincinnati next weekend.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor drives in go-ahead run, Dodgers top Braves 5-3 in 11

Chris Taylor had three hits, including the go-ahead double in the 11th inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves

JUNE 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Mariners-Angels penalties soon, Red Sox rolling

Major League Baseball will certainly soon be handing out penalties after the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels got into a huge brawl at Anaheim

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tyler Matzek - Rehab start begins Monday Matzek (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment Monday at Single-A Augusta, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Matzek has been cleared for game action after he tossed a live batting practice session Saturday without issue. The 31-year-old has been sidelined since mid-May with shoulder inflammation and will likely need at least two rehab appearances before Atlanta brings him back from the 15-day injured list.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Acuña held out, unable to put pressure on left foot

Ronald Acuña Jr. is not starting in the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after fouling a ball off his left foot in Saturday night’s game

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

William Contreras - Seeing steady starts Contreras will serve as Atlanta's designated hitter and No. 7 batter in Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Making his fourth start in five games, Contreras is benefiting Sunday from the absence of star outfielder Ronald Acuna, who is dealing with a right foot injury. Though doctors have ruled out a fracture, Acuna isn't able to put much pressure on the foot and could be headed to the 10-day injured list if he doesn't show meaningful improvement in the next few days. If that's the case, Contreras and Travis d'Arnaud would likely share work behind the plate and at DH over the upcoming week while the team's preferred DH, Marcell Ozuna, would be forced into the outfield as a replacement for Acuna.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ronald Acuña Jr. - Avoids fracture, status uncertain Acuna, who is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, isn't dealing with a fracture but can't put much pressure on his left foot, and he hopes to be cleared to pla...

Impact The 24-year-old isn't sporting a protective boot or crutches after fouling a ball off his foot Saturday, though he did enter the clubhouse Sunday using a medical scooter. Acuna appears to have avoided a serious injury, but how he progresses over the next couple days should dictate whether or not he'll require a brief trip to the injured list.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: LA Makes Several Roster Transactions On Saturday The Dodgers made several changes to their roster prior to first pitch on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves.

JUNE 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ronald Acuña Jr. - Sitting out series finale Acuna (foot) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Acuna fouled a ball off his foot early in Saturday's win over Los Angeles, and he played through the injury before being lifted in the ninth inning. The 24-year-old will remain on the bench Sunday and will also have Monday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery. Marcell Ozuna will shift to the outfield while William Contreras serves as the designated hitter in the series finale.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers vs. Braves prediction, betting odds for MLB on Sunday The Atlanta Braves square off with the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB on Sunday. This preview is based on 10K simulations of the game.

JUNE 26, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Dansby Swanson - Continues power surge Saturday Swanson went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday in a 5-3 victory against the Dodgers.

Impact Swanson plated the game's first runs with his third-inning, two-run shot to center field. The long ball was his fourth in his past four games and 13th overall this season. Swanson has enjoyed a big June, slashing .383/.448/.660 with seven homers, 19 RBI, 22 runs and three stolen bases over 23 contests.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcell Ozuna - Hits game-winning homer Ozuna went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 5-3 victory versus the Dodgers.

Impact After the Dodgers tied the score 3-3 in the top of the eighth inning, Ozuna responded with a two-run shot off Brusdar Graterol in the bottom of the frame to provide the winning margin. The long ball was Ozuna's 14th of the campaign, tied for 12th-most in the National League. The veteran's .227/.280/.416 season slash line is somewhat disappointing, however.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kenley Jansen - Halts former team for 20th save Jansen picked up the save against the Dodgers on Saturday, striking out all three batters he faced in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Jansen pitched for Los Angeles for the first 12 seasons of his major-league career, so he may have had extra motivation to do well Saturday. Whatever the case, the closer looked overpowering in his outing, striking out Cody Bellinger, Max Muncy and Trea Turner on 14 pitches. Jansen has been rock solid in June, posting a 1.80 ERA, 0.70 WHIP and 15:0 K:BB across 10 innings while converting all eight of his save chances and adding one win.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Max Fried - Fans nine in no-decision Fried pitched 6.2 innings against the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out nine. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Fried held the Dodgers scoreless heading into the seventh inning, but a two-out single by Cody Bellinger in that frame resulted in Los Angeles' first run. Will Smith relieved Fried and allowed an inherited runner to score, and the Dodgers tied the contest in the following inning, taking both starters out of the decision. Though he wasn't able to notch a win, Fried put forth another strong effort, setting a season high with nine strikeouts while racking up 20 swings-and-misses. He posted his 11th quality start of the campaign, which trails only Joe Musgrove for most in the National League.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves and Dodgers meet in series rubber match

Both the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves' Kenley Jansen flexes in dominant ninth inning in win over Dodgers Jansen struck out Cody Bellinger, Max Muncy and Trea Turner in order in the ninth to earn his 20th save as the Braves edged the Dodgers.

JUNE 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ronald Acuña Jr. - Dealing with sore foot Acuna left Saturday's victory over the Dodgers early after fouling a ball off his foot, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Acuna was replaced in the field by Guillermo Heredia in the top of the ninth inning after he fouled a ball off his foot earlier in the game. Manager Brian Snitker said after the game that he was removed for precautionary reasons and did not suffer a fracture. Acuna can be considered day-to-day heading into Sunday's series finale.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE