Baldwin Returns From IL as Braves Gear up for Tuesday Game

WHO:

MLB.com - Drake Baldwin is the leader among National League catchers in the first 2026 KONAMI eBaseball All-Star Ballot update.

MLB.com - Drake Baldwin, Atlanta Braves, Spencer Strider, Dr. Keith Meister, Austin Wynns, Sandy León, Ronald Acuña Jr., JR Ritchie

Battery Power - Atlanta Braves

WHAT:

MLB.com - Baldwin was sidelined since straining his right oblique muscle on May 18.

MLB.com - Austin Wynns has been outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett, creating a roster spot for Baldwin.

MLB.com - Drake Baldwin was activated from the 10-day injured list.

MLB.com - Baldwin is set to return to the Braves’ lineup for a game against the Giants.

MLB.com - Baldwin has a batting average of .303, 13 home runs, and a .932 OPS.

MLB.com - Spencer Strider is expected to be activated from the injured list during the regular season’s final two months.

MLB.com - Strider underwent an MRI that showed no structural damage but indicated inflammation.

MLB.com - JR Ritchie has a 3.82 ERA in 30 2/3 innings for Atlanta this year.

Battery Power - The Braves finished the week with a 1-4 record.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game against the Giants will take place at Truist Park.

MLB.com - Strider was evaluated in Atlanta.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The best-case scenario for Spencer Strider's return is late July, with a more realistic timeline being early September.

MLB.com - Baldwin was activated on a Monday afternoon.

MLB.com - The best-case scenario for Strider's return is late August, while an early September return is more realistic.

MLB.com - The Aug. 3 Trade Deadline is mentioned as a potential time for the Braves to acquire pitchers.

WHY:

MLB.com - Baldwin's return is expected to boost the Braves, who have lost four of their last five games.

MLB.com - Strider's evaluation was necessary due to elbow and shoulder discomfort experienced during a game.

HOW:

MLB.com - Strider will undergo another MRI exam after a month of rest to determine his next steps.

MLB.com - Strider will rest for a month before undergoing another MRI exam to determine his next steps.

MLB.com - The Braves outrighted Austin Wynns to Triple-A Gwinnett to create a roster spot for Baldwin.

Drake Baldwin is currently leading the National League catchers in the first 2026 KONAMI eBaseball All-Star Ballot update, despite being sidelined since straining his right oblique muscle on May 18. In a move to create a roster spot for Baldwin, Austin Wynns has been outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett. Meanwhile, Spencer Strider is expected to undergo another MRI exam after a month of rest, with the best-case scenario for his return being late July and a more realistic timeline pointing to early September.