Braves News: Injury updates, Eric Hartman, more

TL;DR

Eric Hartman has emerged as a top prospect for the Braves, boasting impressive stats this season. Injury updates for key players like Ronald Acuna and Spencer Schwellenbach are generally positive.

Key points

Eric Hartman is a top prospect for the Braves.
Ronald Acuna's injury update is generally positive.
The Braves won their recent game against the Cubs.

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TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 21, 2026: Eric Hartman #64 of the Atlanta Braves hits a single during the second inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images Some good stuff has been happening on the farm for this Braves franchise this year, as a number of position-player prospects have been really showing out, including shortstops John Gil and Tate Southesene. Perhaps the most impressive has been 2024 20th round pick, Canadian centerfielder Eric Hartman. Hartman joined Baseball America’s top 100 prospects list and for due reason. He has been absolutely raking, to the tune of a 182 wRC+ and a .695 SLG. Hartman is well known for elite speed, but his power and exit velocities have been arguably most impressive this season and what the Baseball America crew discussed as important to this ranking so early in the season. While I’m not a prospect expert, its really nice to see the Braves with a handful of exciting hitting prospects again after such a pitching dominated system for the last number of years.

Braves News

Walt Weiss gave a number of injury updates that were generally positive or neutral on , , , , and . Weiss also discussed the , as pickoffs stack up. Draft expert , as the Braves own that pick in the upcoming draft. The , clinching the series against the formidable .

Q&A

What are Eric Hartman's current stats and ranking among MLB prospects?

Eric Hartman has a 182 wRC+ and a .695 SLG, placing him on Baseball America's top 100 prospects list.

What injury updates were provided for Ronald Acuna and other Braves players?

Walt Weiss reported generally positive or neutral injury updates for Ronald Acuna, Spencer Schwellenbach, Hurston Waldrep, Eli White, and Joe Jimenez.

How did the Braves perform in their recent game against the Cubs?

The Braves clinched the series against the Cubs with strong pitching and offensive performances, marking their 30th win of the season.