Ahead of their series finale with the San Diego Padres, the Atlanta Braves announced a couple of notable roster moves.

JR Ritchie is heading back to Gwinnett after another rough start, allowing five runs over five innings. In his place, reliever Tyler Kinley has been activated from the IL. Additionally, Carlos Carrasco has been designated for assignment for about the millionth time, with Ian Hamilton joining the active roster.

The #Braves today reinstated RHP Tyler Kinley from the injured list after optioning RHP JR Ritchie to Triple-A Gwinnett. The club also selected RHP Ian Hamilton to the major league roster and designated RHP Carlos Carrasco for assignment.

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 24, 2026

Ritchie is eventually going to be a staple of the Braves rotation, but that day is not today. He’s really struggled with walks this season, not just in Atlanta but with Gwinnett as well. No pitcher, especially one without premier strikeout stuff, is going to have much success at the major-league level when giving up that many free passes.

Getting Tyler Kinley back is certainly a breath of fresh air for a bullpen that seems to be running out of gas. Walt Weiss said yesterday that more than half of the club’s relief arms were unavailable, including Robert Suarez, who is dealing with forearm soreness.

As far as Carrasco, you know the drill. He pitches, gets designated for assignment, clears waivers, then rejoins the active roster until he has to make his next appearance. Rinse and repeat. I don’t expect anything different this time around.

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