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Braves Promote JR Ritchie After 0.99 ERA, Lead NL East

4/23/2026

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The Braves promoted top prospect JR Ritchie to the major-league roster for Thursday.
Ritchie entered the majors after posting a 0.99 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and a 28-to-13 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 27.1 innings.
The Braves beat the Washington Nationals 8-6 on Wednesday, moving to 17-8 and atop the NL East.
The Nationals, whose offense ranks second in MLB with 142 runs, will face the rookie pitcher while Spencer Strider nears rehab.

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The Braves promoted top prospect JR Ritchie to the major-league roster for Thursday.
Ritchie entered the majors after posting a 0.99 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and a 28-to-13 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 27.1 innings.
The Braves beat the Washington Nationals 8-6 on Wednesday, moving to 17-8 and atop the NL East.
The Nationals, whose offense ranks second in MLB with 142 runs, will face the rookie pitcher while Spencer Strider nears rehab.