ABRAHAM ALMONTE NEWS

Drury's homer, Conforto's throw lead Mets past Braves 2-1

Pinch-hitter Brandon Drury delivered a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and right fielder Michael Conforto threw out a runner at the plate in the ninth to preserve the New Y...

JULY 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Pops fourth homer Almonte went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 12-5 win over the Mets.

Impact He took Jerad Eickhoff deep in the third inning, giving Atlanta a 6-0 lead with his fourth homer of the year. Almonte has started five of the last six games, but he's been feast or famine -- he's produced a multi-hit, multi-RBI effort with a home run in two of them, and gone 0-for-10 with four strikeouts in the other three.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riley's slam, 6 RBIs power Braves to 12-5 rout of Mets

Austin Riley hit a grand slam and a two-run homer to set a career high with six RBIs, powering the Atlanta Braves to a 12-5 rout of the New York Mets

JULY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

On bench for Game 1 of twin bill Almonte is out of the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader with the Mets.

Impact Orlando Arcia will get the nod in left field over Almonte, who went 3-for-12 while starting each of the past three games at the position. Almonte looks to have the playing-time edge over Arcia for the time being, but it wouldn't be surprising if Atlanta looked outside the organization for an upgrade in left field ahead of Friday's trade deadline.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nola's gem lifts Phillies over Braves 2-1

Aaron Nola allowed four hits and struck out nine, coming within one out of a shutout, and the Philadelphia Phillies edged the Atlanta Braves 2-1 to earn a split of their four-game...

JULY 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Records three hits, goes yard Almonte went 3-for-5 with a home run and two additional RBI in Saturday's win over Philadelphia.

Impact Almonte's playing time has been dramatically reduced of late, but he took advantage of his opportunity Sunday to deliver his second multi-hit game of the month and his first homer since July 7 as well. Almonte is hitting .250 with a .743 OPS, two homers, nine RBI and five runs scored across 41 plate appearances this month.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Overtakes Arcia in left field Almonte will start in left field and bat sixth Sunday against the Phillies.

Impact Atlanta appears to have pulled the plug on Orlando Arcia as its everyday left fielder and reinstalled Almonte atop the depth chart. After going 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 15-3 rout, Almonte will draw his third consecutive start Sunday while Arcia remains on the bench.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Five homers help Braves power past Phillies, 15-3

Freddie Freeman, Abraham Almonte, Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley and Joc Peterson homered to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 15-3 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies

JULY 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Padres win 1st game, 2nd game of doubleheader suspended

The second game of a split doubleheader between the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves was suspended by rain in the middle of the fifth inning

JULY 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Freeman, Toussaint spark Braves to 2-1 win over Padres

Freddie Freeman homered off Yu Darvish in the sixth inning, Touki Toussaint allowed one run and three hits in his season debut, and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 2-1

JULY 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Slips behind Arcia on depth chart Almonte is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact The July 4 promotion of Orlando Arcia from Triple-A Gwinnett appears to have closed the door on Almonte's run as a regular in the Atlanta lineup. Since Arcia's call-up, Almonte has been on the bench eight times in 10 games, while the former has seized an everyday role in left field. The season-ending ACL tear Ronald Acuna suffered prior to the All-Star break briefly appeared to have created a new window of opportunity for Almonte, but that quickly vanished when Atlanta acquired Joc Pederson.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Meadows' RBI single in 10th lifts Tampa Bay past Braves 7-6

Austin Meadows’ 10th-inning single drove in Brett Phillips from second base with the tiebreaking run and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6

JULY 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Drives in four runs off bench Almonte went 2-for-3 with a homer, four RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 14-3 win over the Pirates.

Impact The 32-year-old posted quite an impressive statline, considering he entered the game as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning. Almonte hit a two-run single in his first at-bat before launching a two-run homer in the eighth. The long-ball was just his second of the season and his first since June 5. Orlando Arcia's call-up figures to reduce Almonte's playing time to some extent, but he proved Wednesday he can be a very impactful bench player.

JULY 7, 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...

JULY 7, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

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

Not starting Tuesday Almonte remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Pirates.

Impact Almonte will be out of the lineup for a third straight game, so it appears he's no longer serving as the Braves' primary left fielder. Orlando Arcia will start in left field once again and bat seventh.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Monday's lineup Almonte isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Almonte went 1-for-1 with a double and two RBI as a pinch hitter Sunday, but he'll remain out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Orlando Arcia will draw a second straight start in left field and bat seventh.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fried's pinch-hit single lifts Braves past Marlins 8-7 in 10

Pinch-hitting pitcher Max Fried lined a bases-loaded single up the middle in the 10th inning, and the Atlanta Braves rallied for a wild 8-7 victory over the Miami Marlins

JULY 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Out of Sunday's lineup Almonte is not in the lineup Sunday against the Marlins.

Impact Orlando Arcia was promoted from Triple-A Gwinnett and will immediately enter the lineup in left field for Atlanta. Almonte had a hot start after having his contract selected at the end of May, but he's 6-for-41 with a .495 OPS in his past 15 games and is in danger of losing playing time if Arcia performs well.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches base three times in rout Almonte went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, two runs and an RBI in Wednesday's 20-2 win over the Mets.

Impact Almonte misplayed a Kevin Pillar flyball in the first inning that ultimately fell in for a double, and Pete Alonso took Max Fried deep two batters later to stake the Mets to a 2-0 lead. Atlanta quickly dug itself out of the early hole and then some, with Almonte reaching base three times in the team's most lopsided win of the season. The big day at the dish was a welcome sight for Almonte, who had fallen into an 0-for-19 rut over the prior seven contests.

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

On bench Saturday Almonte isn't starting Saturday's game against the Reds.

Impact Almonte will get his first day off since June 5 after he went 0-for-12 with a run, four walks and five strikeouts across the last four games. Guillermo Heredia will shift to left field while Ender Inciarte takes over in center field.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Morton earns 100th win, Stroman hurt as Braves blank Mets

Charlie Morton struck out 11 in seven innings of one-hit ball for his 100th major league win, and the Atlanta Braves beat the banged-up New York Mets 3-0 for their second consecuti...

JUNE 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Albies, Contreras take Martínez deep, Braves beat Cards 9-1

Ozzie Albies and William Contreras homered off Carlos Martínez in a four-run second inning, Max Fried allowed two hits in seven innings, and the Atlanta Braves beat the St. Louis C...

JUNE 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Doubles, drives in one Almonte went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a walk in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact The 32-year-old doubled off John Gant, scoring Ozzie Albies to add another run in the fourth inning. Almonte has recently earned everyday playing time with a .300/.463/.550 slash line in 54 plate appearances. He has one home run, five RBI and eight runs since making his debut for Atlanta on May 31.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE