The Atlanta Braves dropped catcher Drake Baldwin to the 10‑day injured list after a strained right oblique. Baldwin, the 2025 National League Rookie of the Year, posted a .303 average with 13 homers and 38 RBIs before the injury.

Baldwin’s exit forces the Braves to shift a top‑line hitter into the lineup. With the team sitting at 32‑16, a seven‑game lead in the NL East, the loss could tighten the division race if key performers falter.

Backup Sandy Leon replaced Baldwin in the sixth inning of a 12‑0 loss to the Miami Marlins, while Atlanta promoted Chadwick Tromp from Triple‑A Gwinnett. The organization also reinstated left‑hander Dylan Dodd, recalled right‑hander Victor Mederos, optioned JR Ritchie, and released veteran reliever Aaron Bummer.

Bummer’s ERA ballooned to 7.63 after surrendering six runs on five walks in a single inning, prompting his release. Ritchie, a 35th‑round pick, posted a 4.91 ERA in his first five starts. The moves signal a shift toward younger arms as the Braves push for postseason glory.