Atlanta Braves Roster
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Inside the 2026 Atlanta Braves active roster
Ever since the days of Hank Aaron launching home runs into the southern sky, this franchise has carried a deep, winning legacy. The 2026 Atlanta Braves roster continues that tradition, blending explosive offensive firepower with elite pitching.
Following a disappointing 2025 campaign, the front office handed the reins to new manager Walt Weiss. He takes over after the retirement of long-time skipper Brian Snitker, with the sole task of getting this club back to its championship-caliber standard.
I created this guide so that citizens of Braves Country can easily track who is currently wearing the tomahawk across their chest. Below, I’ve laid out the 26-man active squad and coaching personnel to help you keep tabs on the team’s core all season long.
MLB - Atlanta Braves Roster
| # | Player | Position | Height | Weight | Age | Birth place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pitchers | ||||||
49 | Aaron Bummer | RP | 6'3" | 215 lbs | 32 | Valencia, CA |
55 | Bryce Elder | SP | 6'2" | 220 lbs | 26 | Decatur, TX |
72 | Didier Fuentes | SP | 6'0" | 170 lbs | 20 | Tolu Sucre, Colombia |
66 | Grant Holmes | SP | 6'0" | 226 lbs | 30 | Conway, SC |
26 | Raisel Iglesias | RP | 6'2" | 190 lbs | 36 | Isla de la Juventud, Cuba |
45 | Tyler Kinley | RP | 6'4" | 220 lbs | 35 | Plantation, FL |
52 | Dylan Lee | RP | 6'3" | 214 lbs | 31 | Dinuba, CA |
40 | Reynaldo Lopez | SP | 6'1" | 225 lbs | 32 | San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
33 | Martin Perez | SP | 6'0" | 210 lbs | 35 | Guanare, Venezuela |
60 | JR Ritchie | SP | 6'2" | 185 lbs | 22 | Seattle, WA |
51 | Chris Sale | SP | 6'6" | 180 lbs | 37 | Lakeland, FL |
99 | Spencer Strider | SP | 6'0" | 195 lbs | 27 | Columbus, OH |
75 | Robert Suarez | RP | 6'2" | 210 lbs | 35 | Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela |
Catchers | ||||||
30 | Drake Baldwin | C | 6'0" | 225 lbs | 25 | Madison, WI |
9 | Sandy Leon | C | 5'9" | 235 lbs | 37 | Maracaibo, Venezuela |
Infielders | ||||||
1 | Ozzie Albies | 2B | 5'7" | 165 lbs | 29 | Willemstad, Curacao |
14 | Mauricio Dubon | SS | 5'11" | 173 lbs | 31 | San Pedro Sula, Honduras |
7 | Ha-Seong Kim | SS | 5'10" | 200 lbs | 30 | Seoul, South Korea |
2 | Jorge Mateo | SS | 6'0" | 200 lbs | 30 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
28 | Matt Olson | 1B | 6'4" | 225 lbs | 32 | Atlanta, GA |
27 | Austin Riley | 3B | 6'1" | 225 lbs | 29 | Memphis, TN |
Outfielders | ||||||
38 | Jose Azocar | RF | 5'11" | 181 lbs | 30 | Güiria, Venezuela |
23 | Michael Harris II | CF | 5'11" | 195 lbs | 25 | DeKalb, GA |
18 | Mike Yastrzemski | LF | 5'10" | 180 lbs | 35 | Andover, MA |
Designated Hitter | ||||||
15 | Kyle Farmer | DH | 5'11" | 205 lbs | 35 | Atlanta, GA |
8 | Dominic Smith | DH | 5'11" | 224 lbs | 30 | Los Angeles, CA |
Top Braves players to watch
When discussing the modern Braves, the conversation always begins with Ronald Acuña Jr. The dynamic outfielder sets the tone at the top of the lineup with his unmatched blend of speed and power. Right behind him, the infield corners feature massive sluggers like Matt Olson and Austin Riley, both of whom are perennial threats to clear the outfield fences at Truist Park.
On the mound, veteran left-hander Chris Sale anchors a formidable rotation, consistently baffling hitters and racking up wins. Alongside him, you’ll find reliable arms like Reynaldo López and a deep bullpen featuring lockdown closer Raisel Iglesias, ensuring Atlanta has the firepower to finish off close games in the late innings.
Current Braves injury report
MLB - Atlanta Braves Injury Report
| Player | Status | Expected return | Injury | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Eli White | 7-day IL | May 19 | Concussion (Concussion) | White (concussion) is on track to be activated from the 7-day injured list Monday, Barrett Sallee of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports. |
Ronald Acuna Jr. | 10-day IL | May 22 | Left Hamstring (Strain) | Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Friday that Acuna (hamstring) likely won't be activated from the 10-day injured list until he can play the outfield, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. |
Joe Jimenez | 60-day IL | Early August | Left Knee (Surgery) | Atlanta manager Walt Weiss revealed Wednesday that Jimenez underwent another surgery on his left knee 3-to-4 weeks ago, Grant McAuley of the Marietta Daily Journal reports. |
Spencer Schwellenbach | 60-day IL | Early August | Right Elbow (Surgery) | Schwellenbach (elbow) received a positive update when evaluated last week and is expected to start a throwing program soon, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. |
Sean Murphy | 10-day IL | Early July | Left Finger (Fracture) | Manager Walk Weiss said Tuesday that Murphy (finger) is expected to be sidelined at least eight weeks, Grant McAuley of the Marietta Daily Journal reports. |
Danny Young | 60-day IL | Early July | Left Elbow (Surgery) | Atlanta transferred Young (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Saturday. |
Blake Burkhalter | day-to-day | May 28 | Back (Spasms) | Triple-A Gwinnett placed Burkhalter on the 7-day injured list March 27 with back spasms, Jonathan Mayo of MLB Pipeline reports. |
AJ Smith-Shawver | 60-day IL | Early August | Right Elbow (Surgery) | Atlanta placed Smith-Shawver (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Friday. |
Hurston Waldrep | 15-day IL | Early June | Right Elbow (Surgery) | Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Tuesday that Waldrep (elbow) will throw a bullpen session in about a week and could be ready to rejoin the team in June, Grant McAuley of the Marietta Daily Journal reports. |
Jurickson Profar | Suspension | February | Suspension | Profar will miss the full 2026 season after the appeal of his 162-game PED suspension was denied Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. |
Dylan Dodd | 15-day IL | May 19 | Left Back (Inflammation) | Dodd (back) is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett in the coming days, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports. |
Joey Wentz | 60-day IL | February | Right Knee (Surgery) | Atlanta placed Wentz (knee) on the 60-day injured list Tuesday. |
Atlanta Braves coaching staff
- Manager: Walt Weiss
- Bench Coach: Tony Mansolino
- Pitching Coach: Jeremy Hefner
- Hitting Coach: Tim Hyers
- First Base Coach: Antoan Richardson
- Third Base Coach: Tommy Watkins
- Bullpen Coach: J.P. Martinez
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Atlanta Braves roster FAQ
Who's the manager of the Braves?
Walt Weiss is the manager of the Atlanta Braves. He took over the dugout ahead of the 2026 season following the resignation of long-time skipper Brian Snitker, who transitioned into an advisory role.
Who's the highest-paid player on the Braves?
First baseman Matt Olson and third baseman Austin Riley are typically among the highest earners on the Braves based on their massive, long-term contract extensions.
What's the average age of the Braves roster?
The Braves generally maintain an average roster age of around 30. The front office has intentionally built a mature-leaning team that balances exciting, homegrown talent like Michael Harris II and Drake Baldwin with seasoned veterans like Chris Sale.
What are the Braves' minor league affiliates?
The Atlanta Braves' farm system features four primary minor league affiliates. Prospects develop their skills by climbing the ranks through the Augusta GreenJackets (Single-A), Rome Emperors (High-A), Columbus Clingstones (Double-A), and the Gwinnett Stripers (Triple-A).
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