JR Ritchie - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Braves may have to wait to see when 'warrior' Sale can start against Dodgers in NL Division Series

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss says Chris Sale is “a warrior” after recording the final four outs of the 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the decisive game of the Natio...

6 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Takes fifth loss Ritchie (1-5) took the loss Sunday, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks over 5.2 innings against Miami. He struck out two.

Impact Ritchie performed well through the first five innings, allowing just one run via a solo homer to Heriberto Hernandez in the fourth frame, before unraveling in a three-run sixth inning and being pulled at 87 pitches (56 strikes). Regarded as one of Atlanta's top pitching prospects entering 2026, the 23-year-old has struggled to consistently put things together at the big-league level. Ritchie will close his rookie regular season with a 4.91 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 68:43 K:BB in 73.1 innings (17 appearances).

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alcantara gets another save, Hernández, Conine homer as Marlins beat playoff-bound Braves 5-3

Major league-innings leader Sandy Alcantara got his third save, Heriberto Hernández and Griffin Conine homered and the Miami Marlins beat the the playoff-bound Atlanta Braves 5-3 i...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

JR Ritchie and the Braves close out the regular season in Miami A fish fry for the season’s finale before the postseason kicks off would be very welcome.

4 DAYS AGO • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Harris leads Braves against the Marlins after 4-hit outing

The Atlanta Braves play the Miami Marlins after Michael Harris II had four hits against the Marlins on Saturday

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Handed loss behind no run support Ritchie (1-4) earned the loss after allowing one run on four hits and three walks against the Reds on Tuesday. He struck out eight.

Impact Ritchie made just one mistake after serving up a home run to Elly De La Cruz in the third inning. The right-hander struck out a season-high eight batters, breaking his previous record of seven. This year, the 23-year-old has posted a 4.79 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 66:41 K:BB over 67.2 innings. Ritchie is slated to make his final start Sunday against the Marlins.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

De La Cruz closes in on 30-30, Williamson throws six sharp innings as Reds blank Braves 4-0

Elly De La Cruz closed in on a 30-30 season, Brandon Williamson threw six sharp innings and the Cincinnati Reds blanked the NL East champion Atlanta Braves 4-0

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Braves vs Reds chat and discussion: JR Ritchie vs Brandon Williamson Battle of the struggling pitchers and teams with little to play for

SEPTEMBER 22 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Handed another start Ritchie will start Tuesday's game against the Reds in Atlanta.

Impact Despite getting lit up for six runs over 4.2 innings in a start against the Cubs last Wednesday, Ritchie will stick around with Atlanta for another turn through the rotation. The 23-year-old righty has struggled with his control (13.7 percent walk rate) and with keeping the ball in the yard (11 home runs allowed over 62.2 innings) across 15 appearances (nine starts) with the big club this season.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Rocked for six runs in loss Ritchie (1-3) took the loss against the Cubs on Wednesday, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five across 4.2 innings.

Impact Wednesday's start was Ritchie's ninth start in the majors this season and first since Aug. 2 against the Nationals. He proceeded to give up a season-high six runs, all of which came off the bats of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman, including solo homers from each of the Cubs sluggers. Ritchie has a 5.03 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over 62.2 innings this season, and he figures to get at least one more turn in Atlanta's rotation after Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday. Ritchie is tentatively slated to make his next start next week at home against the Reds.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs and Braves meet, winner claims 3-game series

The Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Summoned from Gwinnett Atlanta recalled Ritchie from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

Impact He's slated to start Wednesday's game against the Cubs, and with Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) landing on the 15-day injured list and AJ Smith-Shawver demoted to the bullpen, Ritchie is a good bet to make additional starts down the stretch. The rookie hurler had been on a roll at Gwinnett, authoring a 2.14 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 44:14 K:BB in 33.2 innings across his last six starts. Ritchie has logged a 4.50 ERA and 53:36 K:BB over 58 frames covering eight starts and six relief outings with the big club.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Wednesday Ritchie has been announced as the starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Jesus Cano of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ritchie will be recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett for Wednesday's series finale against Chicago. He'll take the rotation spot of AJ Smith-Shawver, who is now being utilized out of the bullpen. Skipper Walt Weiss also stated after Monday's game that Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) may be headed to the injured list, which could mean a few additional starts for Ritchie down the stretch of the regular season if he fares well Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Could get start Thursday Ritchie might be called up to start for Atlanta on Thursday against the Cubs, Jesus Cano of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thursday would be AJ Smith-Shawver's turn through the rotation, but the team has yet to officially name him the starter, suggesting they are considering other options. Ritchie has been pitching well for Triple-A Gwinnett since being demoted in early August, and over his last six starts he's posted a 2.14 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 44:14 K:BB in 33.2 innings, and during two September starts he's produced a dazzling 24:2 K:BB in 12.2 frames.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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.

SEPTEMBER 7 • 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

SEPTEMBER 7 • 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-...

SEPTEMBER 6 • 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...

SEPTEMBER 6 • 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

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