NACHO ALVAREZ JR. #24 - SHORTSTOP - ATLANTA BRAVES
2  HR  •
15  RBI  •
.234  AVG 
#24 - SHORTSTOP - ATLANTA BRAVES
2 HR
15 RBI
.234 AVG
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Optioned to Triple-A Atlanta optioned Alvarez to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.
Impact The 22-year-old was attempting to earn a roster spot as a utility player, but he instead ends up being one of the first cuts of camp. Alvarez played in 58 big-league games last season and had a .234/.296/.330 slash line with two home runs in 208 plate appearances.
3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Nacho Alvarez Jr. looks to turn his Arizona Fall League success into MLB stardom | Sporting News The Braves would love for this youngster to step up.
FEBRUARY 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves add catching depth, sign former Rangers All-Star Jonah Heim to $1.25 million, 1-year deal

The Atlanta Braves have added catching depth while awaiting the return of Sean Murphy by signing former Texas Rangers All-Star Jonah Heim to a $1.25 million, one-year deal
FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press
Arizona Fall League Recap: Desert Dogs season ends for Nacho Alvarez Jr., Patrick Clohisy and others After an injury plagued season, Nacho put up impressive numbers in the AFL.
NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • BATTERYPOWER.COM
How watching Vlad Jr. helped Alvarez Jr. deliver 5-hit game in Fall League MESA, Ariz. – Nacho Alvarez Jr. has been like many of us the past few weeks: spending a lot of his downtime watching the Blue Jays' Vladimir...
NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • MLB.COM
Alvarez Jr. leads Braves' contingent in AFL ATLANTA -- After hitting his first two career homers in a 6-5 win in Detroit on Sept. 20, Nacho Alvarez Jr. was playfully asked if he had ju...
OCTOBER 15, 2025 • MLB.COM
Back in Atlanta lineup Alvarez (thumb) will start at third base and bat ninth in Monday's game versus the Nationals.
Impact Alvarez was unable to participate in Sunday's game against the Tigers due to a laceration on his thumb, but he's been cleared to return to action after being given a day to let the injury heal. The 22-year-old cranked his first two major-league home runs in his last game Saturday in Detroit.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Has cut on thumb Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Detroit due to a laceration on his thumb, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Impact Alvarez picked up the injury between Saturday and Sunday's games, and while the cut didn't require stitches, it'll sideline him for at least one contest. Vidal Brujan will draw the start at third base in Alvarez's place.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Out Sunday with thumb issue Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Detroit due to a laceration on his thumb, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Impact Alvarez sustained the injury earlier in the weekend, and while the cut didn't require stitches, he'll be out of commission for at least one game. Vidal Brujan will draw the start at third base in place of Alvarez, who starred in Saturday's 6-5 come-from-behind win with three hits -- including two home runs -- and three RBI.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Sunday Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Detroit.
Impact Alvarez will get a well-earned day off Sunday after launching a pair of home runs in Saturday's win. In his place, Vidal Brujan will bat ninth and play third base.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Sunday Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Detroit.
Impact Alvarez will get a well-earned day off Sunday after launching a pair of home runs in Saturday's win. In his place, Vidal Brujan will bat ninth and play third base.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Launches first two MLB homers Alvarez went 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Tigers.
Impact The 22-year-old infielder had zero homers through his first 59 big-league games, but Alvarez snapped that streak Saturday by taking Keider Montero deep in the third inning, and then he did the same to Kyle Finnegan in the eighth. Over 18 games in September while handling starting third-base duties in place of Austin Riley (abdomen), Alvarez is batting .288 (15-for-52) with four runs and seven RBI.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Launches first two MLB homers Alvarez went 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Tigers.
Impact The 22-year-old infielder had zero homers through his first 59 big-league games, but Alvarez snapped that streak Saturday by taking Keider Montero deep in the third inning, and then he did the same to Kyle Finnegan in the eighth. Over 18 games in September while handling starting third-base duties in place of Austin Riley (abdomen), Alvarez is batting .288 (15-for-52) with four runs and seven RBI.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
With Guards closing in, Tigers drop 5th straight after late Braves rally DETROIT -- The Tigers were a strike away from ending their losing streak and regaining their footing in the suddenly hot AL Central race, bu...
SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • MLB.COM

Surging Braves rally past reeling Tigers for 6-5 victory

Nacho Alvarez Jr. hit the first two homers of his MLB career, then added a game-tying single in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves won their seventh straight game with a 6-5 v...
SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press
Deadspin | Nacho Alvarez (2 HRs), surging Braves rally past Tigers Deadspin | Nacho Alvarez (2 HRs), surging Braves rally past Tigers
SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Acuña Jr. hits HR, Elder pitches seven strong innings as Braves beat slumping Tigers 8-1

Ronald Acuña Jr. homered and Bryce Elder pitched seven strong innings as the Atlanta Braves beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 10-1
SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press
Sitting out matinee Alvarez is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Nationals.
Impact Alvarez will likely be back at third base for the nightcap, but he will begin the first game of the double dip on the bench. Vidal Brujan is at third base for Atlanta in the matinee.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Olson's 3-run homer lifts Braves over Nationals 11-3

Matt Olson went 4 for 5 with a three-run homer, Spencer Strider allowed only one run in a seven-inning start and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 11-3 on Monday nig...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs beat Braves 6-1 behind Cade Horton's strong outing

Rookie Cade Horton threw 6 1/3 strong innings, Pete Crow-Armstrong drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs pulled away from the Atlanta Braves late for a 6-1 win Tuesday night
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press
Finding groove at plate Alvarez went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Monday's extra-inning loss to the Cubs.
Impact The 22-year-old infielder has picked up the pace at the plate, and over his last 16 games Alvarez is slashing .288/.344/.373 with five doubles, five RBI and seven runs. He should remain the starting third baseman for the rest of the season with Austin Riley recovering from core muscle surgery, but Alvarez's lack of power or speed limits his fantasy potential even in a full-time role.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Turner's 2-run single with 2 outs in 10th inning leads Phillies past Braves 3-2

Trea Turner hit a two-run single with two outs in the 10th inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Braves, spoiling the return of reigning NL Cy Young Award...
AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Last Night in Baseball: Justin Verlander Makes Strikeout History Against Cubs

Justin Verlander reached a historic strikeout threshold, the Phillies can't beat the Mets, Riley Greene hit an absurd homer and more from Tu...
AUGUST 27, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Last Night in Baseball: Justin Verlander Makes Strikeout History Against Cubs

Albies hits 2 HRs, Braves uses 9-run 9th to beat Marlins 11-2

Ozzie Albies homered twice, doubled and drove in four runs and the Atlanta Braves used a nine-run ninth inning to beat the Miami Marlins 11-2
AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets hit 6 homers to support a strong start from Holmes in 9-2 win over Braves

Jeff McNeil and Mark Vientos each hit two of New York’s six home runs to back a steady pitching performance by Clay Holmes as the Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 9-2
AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press
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