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1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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

Jim Jarvis drilled a run-scoring double into the right-field corner to give Atlanta the lead in a six-run eighth inning and the Braves beat the San Diego Padres 7-6

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

Manny Machado homered twice, Fernando Tatis Jr. hit the longest home run in the majors this season, and the San Diego Padres beat the Atlanta Braves 8-3

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

The St. Louis Cardinals will look to sweep a three-game series with a victory over the Atlanta Braves

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

Braves Prospect JR Ritchie Notches Career Milestone in Short-Lived Return to Majors While Atlanta Braves right-handed pitching prospect JR Ritchie just completed his shortest stint in the big leagues yet, the young hurler ma...

JULY 5 • SI.COM

Headed back to Triple-A Atlanta optioned Ritchie to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

Impact Ritchie's stay with Atlanta lasted just one day, with the 23-year-old righty working out of the bullpen in Saturday's 14-3 win over the Mets and striking out four over three scoreless innings en route to collecting his first career save. Atlanta called up Carlos Carrasco from Triple-A in a corresponding move and will have him join the bullpen as a replacement for Ritchie, who will slot back into the rotation at Gwinnett.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

JR Ritchie Sent Back to Triple-A, Braves Select Veteran Arm The Atlanta Braves opt for a familiar, fresh arm to keep the bullpen stocked

JULY 5 • SI.COM

Braves Once Again Turn to Pitching Prospect JR Ritchie Ahead of All-Star Break One of the Atlanta Braves' top pitching prospects, right-hander JR Ritchie, is set to begin his third stint in the big leagues. Ritchie, the...

JULY 4 • SI.COM

Recalled by Atlanta Atlanta recalled Ritchie from Triple-A Gwinnet on Saturday.

Impact Ritchie was scratched from his scheduled start with Gwinnet on Saturday and will join the big club in Atlanta. His last major-league start was June 23 against the Padres, when he allowed five runs (four earned) on five hits and four walks while striking out seven across five innings in a no-decision.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Set to join big club Ritchie is set to join Atlanta after he was scratched from his scheduled start with Triple-A Gwinnet on Saturday, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports.

Impact Crosby relays that Ritchie joining Atlanta's 26-man roster will likely correspond with Bryce Elder being placed on the 15-day injured list after the latter's turn in the rotation was skipped due to arm fatigue. Ritchie has split his time between the majors and Triple-A this season, and across eight appearances (seven starts) with Atlanta, he has a 1-2 record with a 4.87 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 37:25 K:BB across 40.2 innings.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Braves Make Another Tweak to Pitching Staff Involving Top Prospect JR Ritchie The Atlanta Braves are once again adjusting their roster with a move that impacts one of the team's top prospects, right-handed pitcher JR R...

JUNE 24 • SI.COM

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

Impact Ritchie's second stint in the big leagues lasted two weeks, with the young righty posting a 5.40 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 16:9 K:BB in 15 innings across two starts and one relief appearance. Due to off days Thursday and Monday, Atlanta should be able to get by with four starters in the short term before filling Ritchie's vacated spot in the rotation late next week. Hurston Waldrep has given up just one run in 7.2 innings over two starts for Gwinnett since being reinstated from the 60-day injured list earlier this month and could represent a logical choice to replace Ritchie in the big-league rotation.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Middling performance Tuesday Ritchie allowed five runs (four earned) on five hits and four walks while striking out seven over five innings in a no-decision versus San Diego on Tuesday.

Impact Ritchie wasn't particularly good in this performance, though the seven strikeouts matched his season high. He was at least able to keep the ball down better after giving up three home runs in his last start against the Giants. Ritchie has a 4.87 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 37:25 K:BB through 40.2 innings over eight games (seven starts). Despite the underwhelming numbers, Atlanta needs him in the rotation while the team waits for Spencer Strider, Spencer Schwellenbach and AJ Smith-Shawver to return from their respective elbow injuries. Ritchie is tentatively projected to make his next start at home versus St. Louis and could continue to start through July as long as he shows some promise.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Machado hits a 10th-inning RBI single, lifting Padres past Braves 7-6

Manny Machado hit an RBI single in the 10th inning to lead the San Diego Padres to a 7-6 walk-off win over the Atlanta Braves

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

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