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The Atlanta Braves have called up top prospect JR Ritchie for his MLB debut, optioning another player to make room. This move follows the team's recent 8-6 victory over the Washington Nationals.
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The Atlanta Braves got back on track on Wednesday after losing on Tuesday (11-4), with an 8-6 win over the Washington Nationals. The offense showcased its power by hitting four runs, with centerfielder Michael Harris II hitting two of them.
The pitching was okay.
Right-hander Didier Fuentes — four earned runs and seven strikeouts in three innings — provided a shaky performance. Left-hander Martin Perez — two earned runs and struck out four in three innings — on the other hand, did well. Since both Fuentes and Perez will be unavailable to pitch on Thursday, the Braves made another roster move.
Since Fuentes won’t be available for the next few days, the Braves have optioned him back to Triple-A Gwinnett and are calling up right-hander JR Ritchie, per Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game. Ritchie, 22, is the Braves' No. 2 prospect in the organization and the 79th prospect in baseball, and will make his MLB debut on Thursday against the Nationals.
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In five starts, Ritchie is 3-1 with a 0.99 ERA, 13 walks, and 28 strikeouts in 27.1 IP for Triple-A Gwinnett.
JR Ritchie is a top prospect for the Atlanta Braves, and he is being called up to make his MLB debut due to roster adjustments after recent pitching performances.
Before calling up JR Ritchie, the Braves lost to the Washington Nationals 11-4 but bounced back with an 8-6 victory in their next game.
JR Ritchie's debut could provide a boost to the Braves' pitching staff and contribute to their overall performance as they aim for success in the season.
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To add to the moves being made, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports that right-hander Carlos Carrasco will be called up to provide long relief. To clear a spot for Carrasco, the Braves placed left-hander Dylan Dodd on the injured list with a back or oblique strain.
This could be Ritchie’s only start before he is sent down. However, the Braves will need a starter for their game on April 29 against the Detroit Tigers, and Ritchie could be an option to get another start.
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