Mike Yastrzemski - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Exiting starting lineup Yastrzemski is absent from the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Rays.

Impact Yastrzemski manned left field in the first two games of the series, but he'll take a seat despite the Rays sending a righty (Nick Martinez) to the bump. Lane Thomas is covering left field and will bat sixth for Atlanta.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

On bench for series finale Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Philadelphia.

Impact Yastrzemski will sit for the third time in Atlanta's four-game series with Philadelphia, with two of those absences having come against left-handed pitching. Since the All-Star break, Yastrzemski has turned in a lackluster .214/.287/.393 over 37 games, and his underwhelming production could put him in danger of losing his strong-side platoon role and becoming more of a part-time player versus right-handed pitching.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Acuña, Riley power Braves past Phillies 5-4 as Atlanta moves 5 games up over Philly in NL East

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a tying three-run homer, Austin Riley added a go-ahead RBI triple and the Braves used a late rally to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4, extending their lea...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

On bench Saturday Yastrzemski isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.

Impact After going just 3-for-19 with two runs scored and five strikeouts in his last seven games, Yastrzemski will step out of the starting nine Saturday while Mauricio Dubon starts in left field, clearing the way for Ha-Seong Kim to start at shortstop.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ronald Acuña Jr. becomes fastest to 200 homers, 200 steals as Braves beat Nationals 9-0

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a three-run homer to become the fastest player in major league history to reach 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington...

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Not starting Sunday Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Impact The veteran outfielder started the previous 13 games against right-handed pitching but will hit the bench Sunday against Colorado righty Mason Adams. Yastrzemski has slumped hard since Aug. 14, as he's batting .156 (5-for-32) with no extra-base hits and 10 strikeouts.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Murphy hits seventh, Ha-Seong Kim back in the lineup for Rockies finale The Braves are going with Sean Murphy and Ha-Seong Kim today while Mike Yastrzemski grabs a benchs eat

AUGUST 30 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Dodgers RHP Roki Sasaki headed to 15-day injured list with middle finger blister

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki is headed to the 15-day injured list after leaving Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves with a blister on his middle finger

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Misiorowski outduels Sale and Contreras has big game in Brewers 2-1 victory over Braves

Jacob Misiorowski threw six shutout innings to outduel Chris Sale and William Contreras went 4 for 4 as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Atlanta Braves 2-1

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Mike Yastrzemski moves up in order for series finale vs. Diamondbacks His highest spot in the lineup in four months

AUGUST 16 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Homers off bench Yastrzemski went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and a double in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Mets.

Impact Yastrzemski entered the game in the seventh inning and launched a solo homer before adding a double in the eighth. The 35-year-old has been sharing time with newly acquired Lane Thomas, but he's posted a strong .917 OPS with eight extra-base hits over 19 games since the All-Star break. On the season, he's slashing .234/.318/.401 with nine home runs, 34 RBI, 40 runs scored and a stolen base across 305 plate appearances.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas homers to back Mahle in the Braves' 6-3 victory over the Mets

Tyler Mahle pitched six strong innings and fellow trade deadline acquisition Lane Thomas homered in the Atlanta Braves’ 6-3 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday night

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Ronald Acuña to DH, Mike Yastrzemski in RF as Braves face Mets Ronald Acuña will get some rest from the field, but will still be trying to cause damage with the bat

AUGUST 11 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

On bench for series opener Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Yastrzemski had been included in the lineup for each of Atlanta's previous three matchups with right-handed starting pitchers, but he'll head to the bench Monday while righty Christian Scott toes the rubber for New York. Yastrzemski will cede his spot in the starting nine to Sean Murphy, who will work behind the plate while Drake Baldwin serves as Atlanta's designated hitter.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Cole outduels Sale in matchup of Cy Young winners as Yankees beat Braves 5-4

Gerrit Cole pitched seven strong innings and outdueled Chris Sale in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners as the New York Yankees beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 Saturday

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

Ronald Acuna DHs, as Mike Yastrzemski mans right field The Braves are giving Ronald a chance to rest his legs but hopefully keep his bat going.

AUGUST 8 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Sitting against righty Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Yastrzemski often sits against lefties, but he'll head to the bench Wednesday while a right-hander (Eury Perez) takes the hill for the Marlins. Yastrzemski will give up his spot in the lineup to Sean Murphy, who will start behind the plate while Drake Baldwin gets a day off from catching but serves as Atlanta's designated hitter.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Finding power stroke Yastrzemski went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's win over the Nationals.

Impact The veteran slugger took Cade Cavalli deep for a solo shot in the third inning to get Atlanta on the board, before adding a sacrifice fly in the seventh. Yastrzemski has four hits in his last three games, and all four have gone for extra bases (two doubles and two homers). As long as he's providing some thump, he'll continue to be a regular part of the lineup against right-handed pitching while manning one of the corner outfield spots, with occasional action at DH as well.

AUGUST 3 • 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

Martín Pérez flirts with a no-hitter as Braves power past Nationals 8-3

Martín Pérez held Washington hitless until the seventh inning, Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson and Dominic Smith hit home runs, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Nationals 8-3

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Belts first homer since break Yastrzemski went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Thursday's win over the Nationals.

Impact Getting the start in left field and batting eighth, Yastrzemski tied the game at 3-3 when he got hold of a hanging curveball from Jake Irvin in the fifth inning and drove it into the right-field seats. Yastrzemski hadn't gone yard since July 9, but he'd seen just 20 plate appearances in nine games between homers as he tries to hang onto a consistent spot in the lineup against right-handed pitching. Through 54 PAs in July, the 35-year-old has managed a .239/.333/.478 slash line with three of his seven home runs on the season, and 11 of his 30 RBI.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Braves overcome 3-run deficit to beat the Nationals 5-4

Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mike Yastrzemski homered and the Atlanta Braves overcame a three-run deficit to beat the Washington Nationals 5-4 on Thursday night

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Sitting for first game of day Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Mets.

Impact Lefty Sean Manaea is on the bump for the Mets for the first game of the day, so the left-handed-hitting Yastrzemski will retreat to the bench. Expect Yastrzemski to return to the starting nine for the nightcap, when right-hander Christian Scott will toe the rubber for New York.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Yastrzemski will be on the bench against Mets southpaw Zac Thornton in the series opener, but he should be able to hold down a regular spot in the lineup versus right-handed pitching moving forward. After coming off the injured list last Tuesday, Yastrzemski made five starts -- all against righties -- in Atlanta's ensuing six games and went 2-for-13 with a walk.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Braves reinstate OF Mike Yastrzemski (elbow) from 10-day IL Deadspin | Braves reinstate OF Mike Yastrzemski (elbow) from 10-day IL

JULY 21 • DEADSPIN.COM

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