Braves News: Ha-Seong Kim update, Austin Riley, more

TL;DR

The Atlanta Braves are off to a strong start in the 2026 season, currently leading their division with a 14-7 record. Ha-Seong Kim is nearing a return from injury, while Austin Riley is working to improve his performance at the plate.

Key points

Atlanta Braves are 14-7 in the 2026 season
Braves lead their division by five games
Ha-Seong Kim nearing return from injury
Austin Riley working to improve performance
Braves have best run differential in baseball

Atlanta Braves

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 17: Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates a 9-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies with Austin Riley #27 at Citizens Bank Park on April 17, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Braves continue to just cruise this season, in a refreshing departure from last season. Chris Sale had a really nice outing against the Phillies’ lineup on Saturday, backed up by Dylan Lee and Robert Suarez, while the offense got enough done to win the game. That makes for the sixth series win this season, as the Braves have still not lost a series in 2026. Atlanta is 14-7, 5 games clear in the division lead, and has the best run differential in baseball. That is nothing short of a fantastic start, especially given all of the talent Atlanta has on the IL, and how much of that talent could be returning in the coming months.