EHIRE ADRIANZA NEWS

Marlins' López Ks MLB-mark 9 in a row at start, tops Braves

Marlins right-hander Pablo López set a major league record by striking out the first nine batters to start a game, pitching Miami past the Atlanta Braves 7-4

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins' López sets MLB mark with 9 strikeouts to open game

Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo López has set a major league record by striking out the first nine batters to start the game against the Atlanta Braves

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely in line for increased role Adrianza is leading off as the right fielder Sunday against the Marlins.

Impact With Ronald Acuna suffering a season-ending ACL tear Saturday, Adrianza should have a chance to get the lion's share of the time in right field during the foreseeable future. The 31-year-old is filling Acuna's void atop the order Sunday as well, and that could continue to be the case following the All-Star break. Of course, Adrianza's role during the rest of the season will also depend on any moves Atlanta may make prior to the July 30 trade deadline.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Almonte fuels rally as Braves surge past Pirates 14-3

Pinch-hitter Abraham Almonte had a go-ahead, two-run single in the sixth inning and added a two-run home run as the Atlanta Braves avoided a sweep by surging past the Pittsburgh Pi...

JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alcantara, Cooper lift Marlins past Braves 3-2

Sandy Alcantara pitched six strong innings, Garrett Cooper homered and drove in two runs, and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Yanks limp into Subway Series, LA visits Biden

The Yankees are in an unusual position entering their weekend Subway Series against the crosstown Mets: struggling underdog

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Freeman lifts Braves over Mets in 9th despite deGrom 14 Ks

Freddie Freeman singled home the winning run with a low line drive that deflected off reliever Seth Lugo in the ninth inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat New York 4-3 despite 14 st...

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Yanks slump to Subway Series, LA visits Biden

The Yankees are in an unusual position entering their weekend series against the crosstown Mets: struggling underdog

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Acuña scratched from Braves' lineup with mid-back tightness

Ronald Acuña Jr. was a late scratch with mid-back tightness from the Atlanta Braves’ game against the New York Mets

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slugs pinch-hit long ball Adrianza came off the bench and went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's 20-2 win over the Mets.

Impact After Atlanta built an 11-run lead heading into the bottom of the seventh, Freddie Freeman was pulled from the contest in favor of Adrianza. The 31-year-old ensured the offense didn't suffer from Freeman's departure, as he took Mets reliever Thomas Szapucki deep in his first at-bat. Adrianza is expected to fill a utility role for Atlanta moving forward and shouldn't be in store for much more than a start or two per week.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Albies hits 2 HRs, drives in 7 as Braves blast Mets 20-2

Ozzie Albies drove in seven runs with five hits, including two home runs, and the Atlanta Braves battered the New York Mets 20-2 for a strong finish to a disappointing month

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCann, Lindor come through, Mets rally past Braves 4-3

James McCann hit a tying three-run homer off Charlie Morton in the four-run seventh inning, Francisco Lindor followed four batters later by singling in the go-ahead run off A

JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three hits in Thursday's win Adrianza went 3-for-3 with an RBI in Thursday's win over the Reds.

Impact Getting the start in right field, Adrianza put together his second three-hit effort of the year, with the last coming May 8. The veteran utility player continues to be used sparingly, but he has a respectable .255/.339/.406 slash line through 125 plate appearances on the year with three homers, 16 runs and 19 RBI.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña scratched from Braves' lineup with stiff back

Ronald Acuña Jr. has been scratched from the Atlanta Braves’ lineup against the New York Mets because of lower back tightness

JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Riley homers, Smyly wins on birthday, Braves top Marlins 6-4

Austin Riley homered and drove in three runs, Drew Smyly gave up two runs over five innings on his 32nd birthday and the Atlanta Braves snapped a four-game slide by beating the Mia...

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains on bench Adrianza isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Adrianza will be excluded from the lineup for a second straight contest, although he went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter Tuesday. Abraham Almonte will start in left field and bat sixth.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Tuesday Adrianza is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Adrianza will get a rest Tuesday after starting in each of Atlanta's previous five games. Austin Riley returns to his usual spot at third base as Abraham Almonte mans left field Tuesday.

JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Max Fried beats Bauer 4-2, Braves take 2 of 3 from Dodgers

Max Fried outpitched Trevor Bauer, and the Atlanta Braves beat Los Angeles 4-2 to take two of three in the first meeting of the teams since the Dodgers rallied to win last year’s N...

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Settling into regular role Adrianza will start at third base and bat sixth Sunday against the Dodgers.

Impact After having started Atlanta's last four games in left field, Adrianza appears to have emerged as the primary option at the position with Marcell Ozuna (finger) on the shelf. Abraham Almonte will get the nod in left in the series finale, but the versatile Adrianza will stick in the lineup thanks to everyday third baseman Austin Riley receiving a rare day off.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set to sit once again Adrianza is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Brian Snitker said late last week that Adrianza would serve as Atlanta's primary left fielder in the absence of Marcell Ozuna (fingers), but this will now mark the fourth time in the last five games that he starts the game on the bench. Abraham Almonte will get the nod in left field Tuesday, and he may be viewed as the primary replacement for Ozuna.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Adrianza isn't starting Monday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Adrianza will retreat to the bench for the third time in the last four games, even though manager Brian Snitker said Friday that the 30-year-old would play on a daily basis. Abraham Almonte will make his season debut in left field and bat sixth.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Adrianza is not in the lineup Sunday against the Mets.

Impact Adrianza finds himself on the bench for the second time in the past three games despite manager Brian Snitker indicating Friday that the utility man is expected to have a daily role in left field. Guillermo Heredia will move to left while Ender Inciarte starting in center field Sunday.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: Utility man Ehire Adrianza will get a chance to... - The Athletic Utility man Ehire Adrianza will get a chance to play plenty in left field for now. With Marcell Ozuna (broken fingers) expected to miss abou...

MAY 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Set to work in left field Manager Brian Snitker said Adrianza is expected to play left field on a daily basis in the absence of Marcell Ozuna (fingers), Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ozuna is set to be sidelined for at least six weeks with two fractured fingers, and Adrianza will receive first crack at replacing him in left field. The 31-year-old has been working as a utility man and has a .239/.278/.437 slash line with three homers in 80 plate appearances this season, but he'll now take on an everyday role. Johan Camargo was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to fill the utility role for Atlanta.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sandoval has 3 hits in return to Boston, Braves win 3-1

Pablo Sandoval had three hits in his first game at Fenway Park since his disastrous tenure with the Red Sox to lead Atlanta to a 3-1 win over Boston

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS