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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...

JUNE 10 • 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.

JUNE 10 • 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

Braves take win streak into matchup with the Mariners

The Atlanta Braves will try to extend a three-game win streak with a victory over the Seattle Mariners

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Staying in rotation for now Ritchie won't be optioned back to Triple-A Gwinnett when Spencer Strider (oblique) comes off the injured list this weekend, Gabriel Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution report...

Impact Manager Walt Weiss was effusive in his praise of the rookie right-hander after he battled for a no-decision against the Tigers on Wednesday, and the skipper made it clear Ritchie would take his next turn in the rotation early next week in his hometown of Seattle. It's not yet clear whether that means Atlanta will shift to a six-man rotation when Strider is activated, or whether Martin Perez -- who's been designated for assignment once already this season -- will get bumped instead, but in either scenario Ritchie will get a longer look in the majors. Through his first two MLB starts, he's produced a 2.92 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 11:6 K:BB in 12.1 innings.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Walks four in no-decision Ritchie allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and four walks while striking out four over 5.1 innings in a no-decision versus Detroit on Wednesday.

Impact Ritchie's own throwing error on a pickoff attempt led to the unearned run on his line in the second inning. He also gave up a solo home run to Riley Greene. All in all, Ritchie has done well over his first two major-league starts, surrendering five runs (four earned) across 12.1 innings with an 11:6 K:BB, though he has given up three homers. Spencer Strider (oblique) is set for his season debut Sunday in Colorado, which could lead to Ritchie heading back to Triple-A Gwinnett since he is a rookie and can be optioned. If Ritchie gets another start, it would likely come during next week's road series in Seattle.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Olson's 2-run homer in the ninth gives the Braves 4-3 win over the Tigers

Matt Olson hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning off Kenley Jansen, ruining a dominant performance by Tarik Skubal and rallying the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 victory over the Detro...

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

JR Ritchie on the mound for home debut versus Tigers The Braves turn to the rookie Ritchie in hopes of another series win.

APRIL 29 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Set to start Wednesday Ritchie will draw another start on the mound Wednesday against the Tigers, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ritchie was exceptional in his major-league debut Thursday against the Nationals, tossing seven innings of two-run ball while striking out seven batters. He will now stick around with the major-league rotation for the time being as Atlanta has decided to shift Reynaldo Lopez to bullpen in order to allow him to fix some mechanical issues. With Spencer Strider (oblique) on the cusp a return from the 15-day injured list, Ritchie will be looking to produce another impressive outing against Detroit in an attempt to remain with the big-league club moving forward.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta Braves pregame news and notes for April 24: Updates on Michael Harris II, JR Ritchie and Raisel Iglesias Walt Weiss delivered some interesting tidbits ahead of the series opener against the Phillies.

APRIL 24 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Staying in majors for now Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Friday that Ritchie will remain in the majors for now because "we wanted him to be an option in the picture moving forward," Chad Bishop of The Atla...

Impact Ritchie was dynamite in his major-league debut Thursday versus the Nationals, yielding two runs over seven innings while notching seven strikeouts. Spencer Strider (oblique) is tentatively lined up to rejoin the Atlanta next week, which could leave Ritchie without a spot in the rotation. It's unclear whether the club is considering a six-man rotation for a turn, or if Ritchie could be used out of the bullpen. More clarity on the rookie's usage should be revealed in the coming days.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

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