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The Atlanta Braves are bringing back Martín Pérez from the injured list and hoping for more offense tonight than they got in last night's loss to the San Diego Padres. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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After an ugly 8–3 loss, the Braves signaled a tougher roster approach by activating Mike Yastrzemski and releasing Kyle Farmer instead of optioning Brewer Hicklen. Lindsay Crosby argues Farmer offered little beyond emergency catching insurance, while Hicklen brings speed and defense, and notes Dominic Smith’s prolonged offensive struggles and declining usage suggest he’s next when reinforcements arrive. Ronald Acuña Jr. is expected back soon, with Hicklen the likely corresponding move. Ha-Seong Kim’s improved AAA contact raises options ranging from DFA to a salary-eating deadline trade. Sean Murphy is nearing a rehab assignment, potentially prompting a three-catcher setup with Joey Bart and Drake Baldwin. Reynaldo López’s fastball-heavy plan backfired despite a dominant slider, reinforcing the need to trade prospects for pitching before the deadline.

 

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The Atlanta Braves are hoping to keep the good July performance going in game two of their series with the San Diego Padres, sending Reynaldo López to the mound to take on Walker Buehler. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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Bryce Elder helped the Braves beat the Padres by leaning on his sinker for efficiency, limiting damage to two solo homers and pitching into the seventh. Victor Mederos secured his first pro save after Atlanta encouraged heavier four-seamer usage. Hurston Waldrep left a Triple-A rehab start with reduced velocity and control and will be evaluated. Alex Anthopoulos’ radio comments suggest few playoff-caliber starters may be available at the deadline, with no prospects truly off-limits, and a potential emphasis on mapping 27 postseason outs by bolstering the bullpen if necessary.

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The Atlanta Braves have been one of the hottest offenses in the month of July, and they're hoping that offense supports Bryce Elder in tonight's series opener versus the San Diego Padres in Truist Park. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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