JR Ritchie - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Fans career-high 15 for Triple-A Gwinnett Ritchie allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over 6.2 innings for Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday while striking out a career-high 15 batters.

Impact The 23-year-old right-hander set a new franchise Ks record for Gwinnett, breaking the mark of 13 previously set by Bryse Wilson in 2018 and tied by Spencer Strider in a 2025 rehab start. Ritchie was demoted in early August, but he's making a case to rejoin Atlanta's big-league roster for the stretch run. Over five starts since getting sent down, he's produced a 2.28 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 35:13 K:BB over 27.2 innings while lasting at least five innings in each outing.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Braves Minor League Recap: JR Ritchie sets record while Essenburg & Miller flex power JR Ritchie was dominant, setting a Stripers record with 15 strikeouts

1 DAY AGO • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Braves' JR Ritchie Racks Up Absurd Strikeout Total in Latest Triple-A Gem One of the Atlanta Braves' top pitching prospects heading into 2026 just set a new career high for strikeouts in a professional game. Right-...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Braves' Ritchie first in Minors since '24 to rack up 15 K's in a single game JR Ritchie did something on Sunday that hadn't been done in the Minors since 2024. The 23-year-old right-hander struck out a career-high 15...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Dispatched to minors Atlanta optioned Ritchie to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Impact Ritchie is being sent down one day after a spot start versus the Nationals that saw him yield a pair of runs over four innings. The young right-hander has logged a 4.50 ERA and 53:36 K:BB over 58 innings covering eight starts and six relief outings during his time with the big club this season.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Goes four innings in return Ritchie didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Nationals, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out four.

Impact Making his first major-league start since June 23, Ritchie held the Nats scoreless through three innings before allowing two runs in the fourth. Overall, Ritchie sports a 4.50 ERA across 58 innings in the majors this season with a 1.43 WHIP and 53:36 K:BB. The 23-year-old rookie figures to get another look in Atlanta's rotation with Reynaldo Lopez (knee) on the IL. Ritchie currently lines up to face the Yankees on the road in his next outing.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Yastrzemski and Olson hit home runs as Braves top slumping Nationals 4-2 to complete 4-game sweep

Mike Yastrzemski homered and drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the slumping Washington Nationals 4-2 to complete a rare four-game sweep

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Braves place Reynaldo López on 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation and recall JR Ritchie

The Atlanta Braves have placed right-hander Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Called up to start Sunday Atlanta recalled Ritchie from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Sunday against the Nationals, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 23-year-old rookie will fill the rotation spot of Reynaldo Lopez, who landed on the injured list due to a knee issue. It'll be the eighth start and 14th MLB appearance of the campaign for Ritchie, who has a 4.50 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 49:33 K:BB across his first 54 big-league innings.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to start Sunday Ritchie was scratched from his scheduled start with Triple-A Gwinnett and is expected to start for Atlanta against Washington on Sunday, Grant McAuley of the Marietta Daily Journal...

Impact Reynaldo Lopez was scratched from Saturday's start with Atlanta due to left knee inflammation, prompting the team to move Martin Perez up a day from Sunday's scheduled outing. Ritchie has appeared in 13 major-league games (seven starts) this season and has a 4.50 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 49:33 K:BB over 54 innings.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Braves trade idea sends JR Ritchie, 4 other prospects to Angels for .795 OPS infielder | Sporting News Atlanta improves its long-term infield depth in this trade idea with the Angels.

JULY 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jarvis doubles in go-ahead run in 6-run 8th inning as Braves hold on in 9th to edge Padres 7-6

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JULY 23 • Associated Press

Braves reinstate Martín Pérez, option JR Ritchie Your best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

JULY 22 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Send back to Triple-A Atlanta optioned Ritchie to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Impact Ritchie will give up his spot on the active roster to left-hander Martin Perez (elbow), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday versus the Padres. After tossing 3.2 innings in long relief during Tuesday's 8-3 loss, Ritchie was unlikely to be available out of the Atlanta for at least the next couple of days.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Machado homers twice, Tatis hits longest homer of season to lead Padres to 8-3 win over Braves

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JULY 22 • Associated Press

Works in relief Saturday Ritchie was credited with his second hold of the season in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Rangers after striking out a batter and allowing one hit and no walks over a scoreless inning...

Impact Ritchie joined the rotation last Sunday as a replacement for the demoted Hurston Waldrep, with Atlanta deploying him for 4.1 innings of bulk relief in a 4-3 win over St. Louis. Rather than opening the second half with Ritchie as the fifth member of the rotation, Atlanta instead handed Owen Murphy his first MLB start Saturday. After Murphy was tagged for three runs (two earned) before being chased from Saturday's contest midway through the third inning, Atlanta manager Walt Weiss leaned on Ritchie and six other relievers to finish out the contest. Atlanta optioned Murphy to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, but Ritchie appears likely to stick in the bullpen for the time being with Martin Perez (forearm) expected to return from the injured list during the upcoming week to fill the vacated rotation spot.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy's rocky start continues to highlight Braves' need for starting pitching ATLANTA -- Like JR Ritchie, Owen Murphy should be excited about what the future holds. But neither of these promising prospects has appeared...

JULY 19 • MLB.COM

Fares well in bulk relief outing Ritchie allowed one run on one hit and two walks while striking out two over 4.1 innings in a no-decision versus St. Louis on Sunday.

Impact Ritchie had to come in earlier than expected after opener Danny Young allowed a run and left two men on base with two outs in the first inning. Ritchie got out of that jam and then turned in a strong performance of his own, only running into trouble in the fourth inning. Ritchie has allowed two runs over 8.2 innings across three appearances in July. He's now at a 4.38 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 44:30 K:BB through 49.1 innings over 11 games (seven starts) in the majors. Ritchie's role remains in flux -- he could return to the bullpen full-time or get demoted Triple-A Gwinnett if Martin Perez (forearm contusion) is ready to go after the All-Star break.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Braves Getting What They Need From JR Ritchie Out of Bullpen On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves' right hander was a bulk guy behind and opener to stellar results

JULY 12 • SI.COM

Pitching in bulk relief Sunday Ritchie is slated to work in bulk relief behind opening pitcher Danny Young during Sunday's game in St. Louis, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Young is unlikely to work more than an inning or two before giving way to Ritchie, who has re-entered the Atlanta rotation following Hurston Waldrep's recent demotion to Triple-A Gwinnett. Ritchie's workload is still expected to be monitored carefully Sunday, as the young righty will be taking the hill on just two days' rest after covering 1.1 innings in a 35-pitch appearance out of the bullpen in Thursday's 10-5 win over the Pirates.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals aim to sweep 3-game series over the Braves

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JULY 12 • Associated Press

Re-entering rotation Sunday Ritchie will start Sunday's game in St. Louis, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact He's absorbing the rotation spot vacated by Hurston Waldrep, who was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Ritchie has made seven starts and three relief outings with the big club, turning in a 4.60 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 42:28 K:BB over 45 innings. It's been nearly two weeks since Ritchie had a normal starter's workload, as his last two appearances in the majors have both come in relief, so his pitch count could be somewhat limited Sunday.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Braves place Martín Pérez on IL with forearm contusion, designate Carlos Carrasco for assignment

The Atlanta Braves have placed left-hander Martín Pérez on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm contusion

JULY 6 • Associated Press

Returns to big club as reliever Atlanta recalled Ritchie from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Impact One day after being optioned to Triple-A, Ritchie will rejoin Atlanta after Martin Perez exited his start in Sunday's loss to the Mets due to a forearm contusion and was moved to the 15-day injured list. Though the loss of Perez creates a need for a fifth starter, Bryce Elder is expected to slot back into the rotation during the upcoming week after having his previous turn skipped. As such, Ritchie will serve as a multi-inning option out of the Atlanta bullpen for the team's final seven games before the All-Star break, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

McLean regroups and Soto hits 2-run single as scuffling Mets barely hold off Braves 10-9

Juan Soto’s two-run single in the second inning gave New York the lead, Nolan McLean was dominant after a rough start and the Mets held off Atlanta's ninth-inning comeback attempt...

JULY 5 • Associated Press

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