Atlanta Braves demote Connor Thomas after loss to Mets
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:06 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Atlanta Braves lost to the New York Mets 14-3 on July 28 at Citi Field. The second game of the series was postponed and will be made up as a split doubleheader on July 29. Following the defeat, the Braves announced they sent pitcher Connor Thomas to Triple-A Gwinnett, promoting Elieser Hernández to the major league roster in his place. Thomas allowed 11 earned runs in the game against the Mets.
- •Braves lost 14-3 to Mets on July 28.
- •Second game of the series postponed to July 29.
- •Connor Thomas optioned to Triple-A following poor performance.
- •Elieser Hernández called up to replace Thomas.
- •Thomas allowed 11 earned runs in the loss.
- 4:06 AMYahoo Sports — New York Mets Demote 28-Year-Old Pitcher During Marlins Series
- 11:09 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves Demote 28-Year-Old Pitcher During Mets Series
"The New York Mets are coming off a series where they took two of three from the Atlanta Braves. Despite it not being a season they have hoped for, the MLB schedule must roll along. After a slight delay (at Citi Field), the Mets-Miami Marlins series has gotten underway on Thursday evening. During the Marlins […] The post New York Mets Demote 28-Year-Old Pitcher During Marlins Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"On Monday, the Atlanta Braves lost to the New York Mets by a score of 14-3 at Citi Field.They were supposed to play the second game of their series on Tuesday.However, the game has been postponed for Wednesday.The Mets wrote (via X): “Tonight’s game has been postponed. It will be made up as a split […] The post Atlanta Braves Demote 28-Year-Old Pitcher During Mets Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 4:06 AMNew York Mets Demote 28-Year-Old Pitcher During Marlins Series
The New York Mets are coming off a series where they took two of three from the Atlanta Braves. Despite it not being a season they have hoped for, the MLB schedule must roll along. After a slight delay (at Citi Field), the Mets-Miami Marlins series has gotten underway on Thursday evening. During the Marlins […] The post New York Mets Demote 28-Year-Old Pitcher During Marlins Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 11:09 PMAtlanta Braves Demote 28-Year-Old Pitcher During Mets Series
On Monday, the Atlanta Braves lost to the New York Mets by a score of 14-3 at Citi Field.They were supposed to play the second game of their series on Tuesday.However, the game has been postponed for Wednesday.The Mets wrote (via X): “Tonight’s game has been postponed. It will be made up as a split […] The post Atlanta Braves Demote 28-Year-Old Pitcher During Mets Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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