Atlanta Braves News: AJ Minter Returns to Atlanta, MLB Top 100 Prospects Update, More

The Braves had an off day Monday, as they are in the midst of a much-needed long home series as the season passes the halfway mark and enters July. Atlanta won a series against the Pirates over the weekend, but still faced lingering offensive struggles in its loss Sunday.

Fortunately, there was some good news on Monday with AJ Minter. Minter missed a month of action with a hip injury but was able to get back on track. The Braves are hoping his return will allow the bullpen to remain as reliable as ever and continue to play a big role in close games, like their win on Saturday. That could be a needed asset for the Braves as they finish this series at home against the Giants and Phillies.

Braves News

Reynaldo Lopez and Chris Sale will take the mound for the first two games of the series against the Giants.

MLB.com’s latest Top 100 Prospects rankings have been updated. For the Braves, AJ Smith-Shawver (68), Hurston Waldrep (70) and Spencer Schwellenbach (97) are on the list.

The shortstop position could be a focal point for the Braves early in the 2024 draft.

Ian Anderson continues to impress as he returns to the minor leagues following Tommy John surgery.

The latest Battery Power Mailbag request offers the opportunity to ask current questions about the state of the Braves.

Grant McAuley examines where the Braves could pivot for help at the 2024 MLB trade deadline.

Mark Bowman looks at how the bullpen could become a key advantage for the Braves in the playoffs.

David Obrien takes a closer look at Schwellenbach’s production from Sunday.

Braves Podcast

Grant McAuley is back with his latest podcast From the Diamond to discuss Charlie Morton and chat with Mark Bowman.

MLB News

The race for Rookie of the Year in every league is currently led by some impressive and even dominant young arms.

James Wood had a hit in his first MLB at-bat in his MLB debut on Monday.

The Dodgers reportedly previously made an offer for White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet, but the offer was ultimately rejected by the White Sox.