JR Ritchie - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Ritchie ready to take opportunity in second stint as big league starter JR Ritchie’s young MLB career has been a whirlwind. In just two months, the 22-year-old pitched one of the best big league debuts in franchi...

6 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Braves' Spencer Strider shut down for 4 weeks because of inflammation in his right elbow

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider will be shut down from throwing for four weeks

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Entering rotation Wednesday Ritchie is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Giants in Atlanta, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact After being recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett, Ritchie joined the Atlanta bullpen and made just his second relief appearance since entering the professional ranks in 2022. He ended up piggybacking injured starter Spencer Strider (elbow) in Friday's loss to the Mets, striking out five batters and scattering two hits and two walks over five innings. With Strider landing on the injured list a day later, Ritchie will now be called upon to fill the open spot in the rotation. Strider lacks a clear timeline for a return, so Ritchie should be in line for multiple starts with the big club.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Spencer Strider goes on 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation

The Atlanta Braves placed Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation Saturday, less than 24 hours after the right-hander left his start against the Ne...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Braves Prospect JR Ritchie Could Return to Rotation After First MLB Relief Appearance Atlanta Braves pitching prospect JR Ritchie was used as a reliever for the first time in his big league career on Friday—and the right-hande...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Looks good in long relief Ritchie gave up two hits and two walks over five scoreless relief innings in Friday's loss to the Mets. He struck out five.

Impact The rookie right-hander finished out the game after Spencer Strider (forearm) was pulled following a leadoff walk to MJ Melendez in the bottom of the fourth inning while showing greatly diminished velocity. Strider has already been placed on the IL and is being sent for an MRI on Saturday, and Ritchie's impressive relief performance over 73 pitches (42 strikes) makes him the logical candidate to move into the rotation. Over 30.2 innings in the majors this season, Ritchie has a 3.82 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 26:18 K:BB.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Braves right-hander Spencer Strider leaves start vs. Mets in 4th inning with arm soreness

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider left Friday night’s start against the New York Mets in the fourth inning due to right arm soreness

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Braves reported plan with JR Ritchie is a strange one for second MLB stint | Sporting News This is a bit of an odd decision from the Atlanta Braves with JR Ritchie.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves' Latest Roster Moves Create Opportunity for Top Prospect JR Ritchie The Atlanta Braves are once again switching things up in their pitching staff, paving the way for top prospect JR Ritchie's second stint in...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Returning to big leagues Atlanta recalled Ritchie from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Impact Ritchie had an up-and-down first stint in the majors, posting a 4.91 ERA and 21:16 K:BB over 25.2 innings in his five starts. It appears he will operate in a relief role this time around, providing the team with a bullpen arm capable of covering multiple innings.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Braves predicted to trade Didier Fuentes, JR Ritchie for $32M Cy Young winner to dethrone Dodgers | Sporting News The Atlanta Braves are going to be going after starters at the deadline. There is some real buzz that Atlanta is going to be going all in fo...

JUNE 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves Pitching Prospect JR Ritchie Struggles in Latest Triple-A Start One of the Atlanta Braves' top pitching prospects, right-hander JR Ritchie, just produced his shortest and least effective outing of the 202...

MAY 31 • SI.COM

Sent back to minors Atlanta optioned Ritchie to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

Impact Ritchie was tagged for six runs over four innings in Monday's loss to the Marlins. He was terrific in his major-league debut last month but wound up posting a 4.91 ERA and 21:16 K:BB over 25.2 innings in his five starts for Atlanta. With Ritchie back in the minors, Martin Perez should settle into a rotation spot for Atlanta.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Crumbles in fourth inning Ritchie (1-1) took the loss Monday against Miami, allowing six runs on six hits and one walk in four innings. He struck out four.

Impact The rookie right-hander turned in his worst major-league start so far, surrendering a season-high six runs in a season-low four innings. Ritchie also plunked a pair of batters on the evening, with most of the damage being done during a disastrous fourth inning that saw the Marlins tag him for five runs. He's set to bring an underwhelming 4.91 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 21:16 K:BB over 25.2 frames into a difficult matchup against the division-rival Nationals this weekend.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sanoja hits grand slam, Meyer pitches 6 sharp innings as Marlins rout Braves 12-0

Javier Sanoja hit his first career grand slam, Joe Mack drove in four runs and the Miami Marlins shut out the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves 12-0 on Monday

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Marlins begin 4-game series against the Braves

The Miami Marlins start a four-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Monday

MAY 18 • Associated Press

Yastrzemski drives in tiebreaking run, Dubón and Baldwin homer as Braves beat Cubs 4-1

Mike Yastrzemski drove in the tiebreaking run with a pinch-hit double in the eighth inning, and Mauricio Dubón finished off Chicago with a two-run homer that carried the Atlanta Br...

MAY 14 • Associated Press

No-decision vs. Cubs Ritchie did not factor into Wednesday's decision against the Cubs, allowing one run on two hits and three walks while striking out four across 4.1 innings.

Impact Ritchie kept the Cubs off the board through the first four innings of Wednesday's game. He allowed two baserunners in the fifth before being replaced by Tyler Kinley, with the latter giving up an RBI single to Michael Hoerner for the Cubs' first run of the game. Ritchie ran up his pitch count to 87 while tossing 53 strikes (60.9 percent strike rate), and he sits at a 3.32 ERA and 1.43 WHIP across 21.2 innings this season. His next start is slated for next week on the road against the Marlins.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

JR Ritchie looks for series win against Cubs in game two Has JR Ritchie returned better than ever to lead the Braves to a series win?

MAY 13 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Braves take on the Cubs after Smith's 4-hit game

The Atlanta Braves take on the Chicago Cubs after Dominic Smith had four hits against the Cubs on Tuesday

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Pérez staying 'ready for any situation' as Braves mull over rotation options SEATTLE -- Now that Martín Pérez has once again shown he can be a dependable starter, there’s further reason to ask some questions about the...

MAY 7 • MLB.COM

JR Ritchie Named International League Pitcher of Month JR Ritchie won the April Pitcher of the Month Award in the International League for what he did before being called up.

MAY 6 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Ritchie's homecoming spoiled with 5-run 6th inning SEATTLE – Matt Olson hit his 300th career homer and Drake Baldwin homered in his first career plate appearance as a leadoff man. By the time...

MAY 5 • MLB.COM

Battles control against Mariners Ritchie allowed three runs on four hits and six walks while striking out two batters over five-plus innings in a no-decision against Seattle on Monday.

Impact Ritchie battled his control throughout the game and threw just 47 of 93 pitches for strikes. However, he managed to get through five frames without allowing a run despite walking four batters and hitting another during that span. The free passes finally caught up with Ritchie in the sixth; he began the inning by walking the first two batters he faced before serving up a three-run homer to Luke Raley. Ritchie was pulled after that long ball and ended up with a no-decision. The rookie righty has flashed good potential this year, but walks have been an issue, as he has a 13:12 K:BB through 17.1 frames spanning three starts. His spot in the rotation isn't guaranteed if he isn't able improve his control moving forward.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

J.P. Crawford hits go-ahead homer in 5-run 6th as Mariners rally from 4 down to beat Braves 5-4

MAY 5 • Associated Press

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