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The Atlanta Braves are preparing for the postseason with key roster updates. Reliever Robert Suarez has been activated from the 60-day injured list, while star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is expected to return to the lineup after a minor shin injury. The team secured the NL East title but faces uncertainty regarding their playoff opponent and overall offensive consistency.
The Atlanta Braves reinstated reliever Robert Suarez from the 60-day injured list on September 23, 2026, ahead of their final regular-season games. Suarez, who suffered right elbow inflammation in late June, is expected to pitch in the postseason. To accommodate his return, the team optioned right-hander Owen Murphy to the minors. This move solidifies the Braves' late-inning bullpen, which has been ranked among the best in the league despite Suarez's absence.
Ronald Acuña Jr. is day-to-day after a negative X-ray and CT scan following a shin contusion. Reliever Robert Suarez is expected to return this week. The Braves lost 4-0 to the Reds but remain focused on the postseason.
Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos confirmed on Monday that reliever Robert Suarez is 'highly likely' to be activated to the major league roster within days, potentially as early as Wednesday or Thursday. Suarez, who missed the final three months of the regular season due to an elbow injury, completed his first rehab appearance with the Gwinnett Stripers on Sunday. Anthopoulos noted that a roster spot must be opened for Suarez's return, with outfielder Owen Murphy cited as a likely candidate for removal. The move aims to bolster the Braves' bullpen depth as they prepare for the postseason after clinching the NL East title.
The Atlanta Braves clinched the 2026 NL East division title with a sweep of the Houston Astros, marking their first division win since 2023. Pitcher Robert Suarez began a rehab assignment in Gwinnett, and prospect Davis Polo continued a strong minor league season. The Braves are now focused on the postseason, where they face injury concerns and a need for offensive improvement.
The Atlanta Braves secured their eighth consecutive postseason appearance with a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros, reducing their division magic number to one. Manager Walt Weiss indicated that reliever Robert Suarez, sidelined since June with elbow inflammation, may return for the playoffs after a rehab outing. The Braves are now focused on preserving their bullpen for the postseason, while the Astros continue to battle for the AL West lead.
The Braves placed closer Raisel Iglesias on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation, recalled Dylan Dodd to take his spot, and likely will turn to Robert Suarez for ninth-inning duties. Iglesias had started the season strong after re-signing with Atlanta, but an issue from sleeping on his shoulder sidelined him for at least two weeks.
The San Diego Padres are leaning towards retaining reliever Robert Suarez despite recent acquisitions and are still considering trading starter Dylan Cease, who is a free agent this winter. The team is focusing on strengthening their outfield, particularly by acquiring a right-handed hitting outfielder, while maintaining a strong bullpen for a potential deep playoff run.
San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suárez has been suspended for 10 games by Major League Baseball for using banned sticky substances. Suárez was ejected from a game after having sticky stuff on his left wrist and arm, although he denied using any banned substances and claimed it was sunscreen. He has appealed the suspension, and any punishment will be delayed until the appeal is resolved. Suárez is the sixth pitcher to be penalized for using sticky stuff since MLB began cracking down on foreign substances in 2021.
The San Diego Padres achieved a 5-5 record on their 10-game homestand, taking a step in the right direction with a series win over the Miami Marlins. Despite losing primary setup man Robert Suarez to ejection and a potential 10-game suspension for having a sticky substance on his arm, the Padres managed to defeat the Marlins 4-0. The victory keeps their faint postseason hopes alive, as they remain 5.5 games out of the final playoff spot in the National League. The Padres face a challenging road ahead, needing to make up ground and win series in their remaining 34 games.
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie will start a throwing program this week after being shut down for two weeks with a shoulder injury. McKenzie had a breakout season last year and was one of several players the Guardians were trying to sign to extensions. Kansas City Royals pitcher Carlos Hernandez left last night's game with a hamstring issue, and San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez's progression has been slowed due to elbow inflammation.