KYLE MULLER NEWS

Joins Athletics organization The Athletics acquired Muller from Atlanta on Monday in a three-team deal which also involved the Brewers, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Details of the trade are still emerging, but most notably, Atlanta acquired Sean Murphy and Milwaukee received William Contreras. Prospects Freddy Tarnok and Esteury Ruiz are going to Oakland alongside Muller, who was arguably Atlanta's top prospect. The left-handed starter struggled in three big-league appearances in 2022, but his Triple-A performance-3.41 ERA, 159:40 K:BB and a 1.18 WHIP in 134.2 innings inspire confidence in him becoming an effective big leaguer. Atlanta's strong rotation may have kept Muller in the minors longer than he needed. Oakland, on the other hand, figures to work Muller into its starting mix to begin the 2023 season.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down Muller was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Impact The southpaw was productive during Tuesday's start in Washington, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out four in 4.2 innings. However, he'll head back to the minors as part of a move to make room for Silvino Bracho on the active roster. Muller spent most of the 2022 season at Gwinnett and posted a 3.41 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 134.2 innings over 23 starts.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña homers twice, Braves beat Nationals 8-2 to tie for 1st

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a pair of solo home runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 8-2 for their fourth straight win, moving them into a first-place tie in the NL E...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up ahead of start Atlanta recalled Muller from Triple-A Gwinnett ahead of his scheduled start Tuesday in Washington.

Impact Alan Rangel was optioned to Gwinnett to clear room on the 28-man active roster for Muller, who is set to take the hill for Atlanta for the third time this season Tuesday. The 24-year-old owns a 5.49 ERA and 1.42 WHIP over 39.1 career big-league innings, but he was one of the International League's top strikeout artists this season, racking up 159 punchouts in 134.2 frames. The strikeout upside he offers along with the good chance he has at coming away with a win Tuesday against the 100-loss Nationals could be enough to make Muller an appealing streaming option.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves try to extend road win streak in matchup with the Nationals

The Atlanta Braves visit the Washington Nationals trying to extend a three-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Named Tuesday's starter Muller will start Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Muller joined Atlanta's taxi squad Monday and will be recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett a day later to make a late-season start in the majors. The southpaw gave up nine runs in 7.2 innings over two starts for Atlanta earlier in the season, but it's possible that he also makes a start next week in Miami if he performs relatively well Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trending toward start Tuesday Muller joined Atlanta's taxi squad Monday and is expected to be formally recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Tuesday in Washington, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Const...

Impact Atlanta looks set to temporarily expand their rotation to six men with a week and a half left in the regular season, paving the way for Muller to rejoin the big club for the third time this season. The 24-year-old southpaw hasn't been especially effective over his prior two spot starts with Atlanta this season, but he's been one of the International League's more dominant arms in 2022, compiling a 3.41 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 159:40 K:BB in 134.2 innings. With a strong showing Tuesday, Muller could earn himself another spot start early next week in Miami.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Acuña, Olson power Braves to doubleheader sweep of Marlins

Ronald Acuña homered on the first pitch of the game, Matt Olson hit his 24th homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 to sweep their doubleheader

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent down following matinee Muller was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett following the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Marlins, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Muller started Saturday's matinee and allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out five in five innings to earn the win. In spite of his strong performance, he'll be sent down to make room on the active roster for Bryce Elder, who should be available out of the bullpen for the second game.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled prior to start Muller was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

Impact Muller's call-up was expected since he'll start the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against Miami. He's posted a 3.27 ERA, 122:27 K:BB and 1.10 WHIP in 99 innings over 17 starts in the minors this year, but it's not yet clear whether he'll have a chance to remain in Atlanta's rotation beyond Saturday's start. His status may hinge on the availability of Max Fried (concussion), who is currently on the 7-day injured list but could be ready to go when first eligible Monday.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves try to continue road win streak in matchup with the Marlins

The Atlanta Braves visit the Miami Marlins looking to continue a three-game road winning streak

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Game 1 Muller will be recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to start the first half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

Impact Muller has a 5.49 ERA in 39.1 career major-league innings, but the 24-year-old lefty has looked quite good in 17 starts for Gwinnett this season. He's struck out 31 percent of opposing batters while walking just 6.9 percent, leading to a 3.27 ERA. It's unclear whether or not he'll have a chance to push for a starting role down the stretch or if he'll return to the minors immediately after Saturday's game.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Harris' late blast lifts Braves to 4-3 win over Marlins

Michael Harris II had two hits, including a tie-breaking two-run homer in the eighth and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-3

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in action for Gwinnett Muller (hand) started Saturday for Triple-A Gwinnett, covering 4.2 innings and striking out five while allowing five earned runs on six hits and one walk.

Impact Muller was back on the mound for Gwinnett for the first time since July 14 after he demonstrated enough progress in his recovery from a fractured right hand to return to action. The left-hander was fortunate to avoid an extended absence since the injury wasn't to his pitching hand, but the injury along with Atlanta's trade-deadline acquisition of Jake Odorizzi may have closed Muller's window for joining the big club in any case. Atlanta demoted struggling No. 5 starter Ian Anderson to Triple-a Gwinnett on Sunday, but Odorizzi is replacing him as a full-time member of the rotation.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out indefinitely Muller was hit in the right (non-pitching) hand by a comebacker last week and is not listed on Triple-A Gwinnett's planned starters for the next five days, David O'Brien of The Ath...

Impact The team is trying to get a splint made that will allow him to pitch, and he has not been placed on the injured list. It's unclear when he will be able to return, but Muller had been excellent lately at Triple-A. Over his last eight starts, the big lefty had a 2.25 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 61:9 K:BB in 52 innings.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Strider has historic night, Mike Soroka suffers setback, Kyle Muller makes progress - The Athletic Strider became the first MLB rookie since 1900 to have consecutive games with at least 11 strikeouts and two or fewer hits allowed.

JULY 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Prospect watch: Kyle Muller, Garrett Hill headline midseason mega-roundup Al Melchior offers up top prospect targets for fantasy baseball managers, be they in dynasty leagues, redraft leagues, or low on FAB cash.

JULY 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Buck stopped: Showalter suspended, Braves cool off Mets 5-2

Austin Riley homered, Max Fried won his third straight outing and the Atlanta Braves cooled off the New York Mets with a 5-2 victory in the first of 19 meetings between the NL East...

MAY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent down following start Muller was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

Impact Muller was called up prior to Sunday's start against the Rangers, and he allowed seven runs on four hits and six walks while striking out three in 2.2 innings to take the loss. The southpaw will head back to the minors following his rough start as part of a move to trim Atlanta's active roster to 26 players. Bryce Elder was also optioned to Gwinnett on Sunday, so it's not yet clear who will serve as the team's fifth starter next week.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Garcia drives in 4, Rangers beat Braves 7-3 to take series

Adolis Garcia highlighted a three-hit, four-RBI day with a bases-clearing triple in the third inning to help the Texas Rangers beat the Atlanta Braves 7-3 on Sunday

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up, starting Sunday Atlanta recalled Muller from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday. He's scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Max Fried initially lined up to start the series finale in Texas, but he'll instead be saved for Monday's series opener against the division-leading Mets. Meanwhile, Muller will immediately jump into the rotation as a replacement for Bryce Elder, who was optioned to Gwinnett after being handed his third straight loss in Saturday's start against the Rangers. Muller, who submitted a 4.17 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 37:20 K:BB across 36.2 innings in nine appearances (eight starts) for Atlanta in 2021, was off to a hot start at Gwinnett prior to his call-up. In four starts for the affiliate, he amassed 28 strikeouts over 19.2 innings.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Atlanta optioned Muller to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

Impact Muller's demotion likely leaves Tucker Davidson as Atlanta's No. 6 starter, should the club elect to expand beyond the five-man rotation setup it ran out for most of 2021. As a rookie last season, Muller made nine appearances (eight starts) for Atlanta, posting a 4.25 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 37:20 K:BB in 36.2 innings.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rough outing Friday Muller allowed four runs on six hits and two walks over 1.2 innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays. He struck out two.

Impact The left-hander remains in the race for a rotation spot, but Friday's outing did him no favors. Muller's 8.53 ERA and 7:3 K:BB through 6.1 spring innings would seem to put him behind Kyle Wright, Huascar Ynoa and Tucker Davidson, and he will likely begin the season with Triple-A Gwinnett.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Matt Olson hits mammoth homer; lefties Kyle Muller, Sean Newcomb struggle, but will they still make the cut? Plus, an encounter with another Muller who had manager Brian Snitker cracking jokes, and injury updates.

APRIL 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Braves left-hander Kyle Muller believes he's made a strong impression Kyle Muller believes he's made a strong impression in Braves spring training.

MARCH 31, 2022 • AJC.COM