Atlanta Braves

Sidelined since June 13 with right elbow inflammation, Strider completed a four-week throwing shutdown after consulting Dr. Keith Meister. The Braves still have not established a return timetable and are not expecting him to pitch again in 2026. MRI showed no ligament damage, but recovery has extended well beyond initial projections.

Baldwin is the most underowned catcher in fantasy baseball at 20% rostered. The 2025 NL Rookie of the Year has been one of the most consistent bats behind the plate all season — .312 with 8 home runs on the year, and a sizzling .321/.409/.506 in the last 20 games. In multi-catcher formats or any league where you're streaming the position, this is a priority claim. He's ranked 7th among catchers in rest-of-season value and playing like it.

Acuna has been sidelined since June 9 with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain — his second IL trip for the same injury this season. He completed a Triple-A Gwinnett rehab game Thursday with no setbacks. Manager Walt Weiss said there's a possibility of Friday activation, and if not today, the expected return window is this weekend's series at Baltimore.

Acuna has been on the IL since June 9 with a hamstring strain but completed a rehab assignment game on July 22. Manager Walt Weiss said he hopes Acuna returns before the homestand ends on July 23. No setbacks reported. Activation as soon as today is possible.

Grade 1 left hamstring strain (June 9) — second hamstring issue of 2026. Advanced to Triple-A Gwinnett after three FCL rehab games (grand slam in his third). Reached base twice in his first Triple-A rehab game July 18. Manager Walt Weiss is targeting a return before the end of Atlanta's homestand on July 23. Still needs to play right field in rehab before activation.

Grade 1 left hamstring strain (June 9) — his second hamstring issue of 2026. Went 1-for-7 with a grand slam in three FCL rehab games, then promoted to Triple-A Gwinnett on July 17. Manager Walt Weiss is targeting a return before the end of Atlanta's homestand (July 23). Still needs to play right field in rehab before being activated.

Harris's expected stats are screaming second-half breakout — the contact quality and hard-hit rates are legitimate and his real numbers are due to regress upward. Available in 62% of leagues at the midpoint of the season, he's one of the cleaner buy-lows of the week.

Placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to July 1 with inflammation in his right middle finger — the same digit that required surgery in January and cost him the first six weeks of the 2026 season. Kim posted a .068/.171/.068 slash line across 82 plate appearances since his May 12 debut. No return timeline established. Kyle Farmer was activated and JR Ritchie was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett in the corresponding moves.

Kim was placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to July 1 with inflammation in his right middle finger — the same finger that delayed his season start until May 12 following surgery. He has not played since June 30 and his season slash line is a concerning .068/.171/.068 across 82 plate appearances. Manager Brian Snitker recalled infielder JR Ritchie from Triple-A and activated Kyle Farmer as the corresponding move.

Acuña strained his left hamstring for the second time in 2026 on June 9 — the same location as the first strain — and has been sidelined since. Manager Walt Weiss called a return before the All-Star break a long shot and has emphasized extra caution given the recurring nature of the injury. Acuña has cleared full baseball activities but has not been cleared for game action; mid-to-late July remains the most realistic return window.

Acuña strained his left hamstring on June 9 — his second hamstring injury of the 2026 season, the same spot as the first. Manager Walt Weiss has said Acuña is a "long way" from returning and called it a long shot for him to be back before the All-Star break, citing extra caution given the repeat nature of the strain. He's cleared full baseball activities but has not been cleared for game action. No firm return date has been set.

Strider was transferred from the 15-day to the 60-day IL with right elbow inflammation after being shut down from throwing for at least four weeks. A follow-up MRI in mid-July will determine next steps; if the scan is clean, a throwing program could begin around the All-Star break. A late-August return is best case; early September is more realistic. Atlanta added Carlos Carrasco to the 40-man roster as the corresponding move.

Grade 1 left hamstring strain — his second IL stint at the same location in 2026. Manager Walt Weiss said the Braves are being 'significantly more cautious' this time. All-Star break return appears unlikely; mid-to-late July is the working timeline. The Braves (49-31, leading the NL East) have enough offensive depth to absorb his absence short-term.

Grade 1 left hamstring strain — his second IL stint at the same location in 2026. Manager Walt Weiss said the Braves are being "significantly more cautious" this time; Acuña won't travel with the team through June 28. All-Star break return appears unlikely; mid-to-late July is the current expectation.

Murphy fractured his left middle finger in late June and is out through the end of July. The Braves lose their primary catcher at a critical juncture of the NL East race. At an already thin position, this is a genuine fantasy emergency — Murphy owners need to act immediately.

Grade 1 left hamstring strain — his second IL stint of the season at the same location. Manager Walt Weiss described him as 'a long way' from returning and said the Braves are being significantly more cautious this time. All-Star break return is unlikely; August is the realistic target.

Left hamstring strain (Grade 1) — his second IL stint of the season with the same injury. Placed on the IL June 10 after straining the hamstring running out a grounder against the White Sox. Manager Walt Weiss has not given a return date. With a repeat injury, the 10-day minimum is optimistic; budget at least three weeks.

Called up to fill the Acuña void, Tellez slots into a potent Braves lineup alongside Olson, Harris II, and Albies. His .259 with 8 HR this year understates his pop — he's a left-handed masher who will see right-handed pitching all day in Atlanta. Add in 14+ team leagues for the two-to-three week bridge.

Placed on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain — his second IL stint of the 2026 season with the same injury. Manager Walt Weiss has not given a firm return timeline. Acuña's speed-dependent game creates elevated hamstring exposure, and the repeat injury warrants monitoring. He was slashing .305/.421/.543 with 13 home runs at the time of the placement.

Grade 1 left hamstring strain confirmed June 11, his second hamstring injury of 2026 after missing May 3-18 with the same issue. He exited Tuesday's game after running out a grounder in the fourth inning. No specific return timeline, but the Braves have been cautious with this injury history. Rowdy Tellez recalled in a corresponding move.

STATUS UPDATE: No timeline for return from his oblique strain. Oblique injuries in catchers commonly run 4-6 weeks minimum. Sandy Leon getting the bulk of starts behind Stuart Fairchild. Worth a continued IL stash if Sean Murphy's also out.

Started @ Boston Red Sox (2W-0L, 3.00 ERA)

OBP .300 → .349 (Δ +0.049)

Started @ Miami Marlins (1W-0L, 2.45 ERA)

Started @ Miami Marlins (6W-3L, 1.96 ERA)