Atlanta Braves

Jarred Kelenic is in the starting lineup for the Atlanta Braves against the Washington Nationals Monday. (Source: Atlanta Braves on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kelenic will take the field after sitting out Sunday’s contest, starting in left field and batting ninth against the Nationals Monday.

Austin Riley (side) is back in the lineup for the Atlanta Braves against the Washington Nationals Monday. (Source: Atlanta Braves on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Riley returns after missing 13 games with the side injury, batting second and starting at third base against the Nationals for manager Brian Snitker Monday.

Zack Short is not in the Braves lineup on Monday against the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact: Short will return to his bench role with Austin Riley activated from the injured list.

Travis d'Arnaud is not in the Braves lineup on Monday against the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact: d'Arnaud figures to return to his platoon role behind the plate with Sean Murphy activated from the injured list.

Sean Murphy (oblique) returns to the lineup for the Atlanta Braves against the Washington Nationals Monday. (Source: Atlanta Braves on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Murphy is back after being activated from the injured list, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting fifth against the Nationals for manager Brian Snitker Monday.

The Braves designed Joey Wendle for assignment. (Source: Atlanta Braves on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wendle had just signed a deal with Atlanta on Friday. He'll look to land in a depth role with another team.

The Atlanta Braves recalled J.P. Martinez from Triple-A. (Source: Atlanta Braves on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Martinez gets called up with Ronald Acuna Jr. being placed the injured list. He figures to hold a depth role in the outfield for Atlanta.

Matt Olson went 3-for-5 with three RBI on Sunday against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact: Olson went deep in the eighth inning off Aroldis Chapman. It was his eighth home run on the season to go along with a pair of other hits on the night.

Chris Sale allowed one run on four hits over seven innings on Sunday against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact: Sale added eight strikeouts to one walk in his eighth win on the season. He continues to look like his old self, now having a 2.12 ERA on the year.

Ronald Acuna Jr. underwent an MRI that revealed a torn ACL in his left knee. He will miss the remainder of the season. (Source: Braves on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Acuna has now suffered two season ending ACL injuries in his career, one to each knee. He will undergo surgery at a later date and will focus on rehabbing for the 2025 season.

Adam Duvall is in the Braves lineup on Sunday against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact: Duvall is back in left field for the series finale. He is 3-for-5 in his career against Martin Perez.

Chadwick Tromp is not in the Braves lineup on Sunday against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact: Tromp went hitless in Saturday's loss. Travis d'Arnaud is back behind the plate for the series finale.

Reynaldo Lopez allowed two earned runs over 4 2/3 innings in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact: He surrendered five hits and one walk while striking out three. Despite this hiccup, Lopez's season ERA slightly rose but remains impressive at 1.75, with a WHIP of 1.09. His performance today, though not disastrous, might raise slight concerns among fantasy managers used to his stronger outings. However, given his solid season stats, including a decent strikeout rate and excellent ERA, Lopez should still be considered a reliable option in most fantasy formats. His ability to maintain low scoring against him, even on tougher days, keeps him relevant in fantasy circles.

The Atlanta Braves optioned Darius Vines to Triple-A Gwinnett. (Source: David O'Brien on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Vines allowed six runs over three innings in relief in Friday's loss against the Pirates. He heads back to the minors with Jimmy Herget called up.

The Atlanta Braves recalled Jimmy Herget from Triple-A Gwinnett. (Source: David O'Brien on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Herget has yet to pitch in the majors this season. He should take over a role in the middle innings out of the Braves bullpen.

Ray Kerr allowed five earned runs and struck out six over four innings in Friday's 11-5 loss to the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact: Despite racking up strikeouts, Kerr was hit hard, yielding seven hits and a walk. The 29-year-old has not offered much in limited appearances on the mound to this point, posting a 5.40 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in five appearances so far this season.

AJ Smith-Shawver has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 oblique strain. (Source: Mark Bowman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Smith-Shawver said he felt the injury in the third inning of his start on Thursday, but didn't tell the coaches until after his start. According to Bowman, the typical recovery for the injury is 6-8 weeks.

The Braves optioned Luke Williams to Triple-A Gwinnett. (Source: Atlanta Braves on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Williams gets sent down with Joey Wendle signing a deal with Atlanta. He went 0-for-3 while up in the majors with the Braves.

Raisel Iglesias delivered a flawless performance, striking out two and securing the save in a 3-0 victory over the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact: This outing was a textbook display of efficiency, needing only 12 pitches to complete his inning of work. With this game, Iglesias notches his 12th save of the season, reinforcing his role as a reliable closer for the Braves. Despite a less-than-dominant K/9 rate this season (6.5), his ability to manage game-ending situations without surrendering runs or walks boosts his fantasy value. Owners should continue to deploy him with confidence in save situations, as his solid ERA and WHIP indicate sustained effectiveness.

Allan Winans could start for the Braves on Friday against the Pirates. (Source: Mark Bowman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: According to Bowman, Winans is the only Gwinnett pitcher not listed to start during the current series. He was optioned in April.