Braves activate Tyler Kinley, Reynaldo Lopez to join rotation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:01 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Atlanta Braves have activated Tyler Kinley from the injured list, alongside Ian Hamilton. To make room, player Cookie was designated for assignment, and JR Ritchie was optioned. Reynaldo Lopez is also set to rejoin the Braves' rotation this weekend, addressing ongoing rotation challenges. This reshuffling comes as the team struggles with pitcher performance.
- •Tyler Kinley returns to the active roster for the Braves.
- •Ian Hamilton has also been activated.
- •Cookie was DFA'd, and JR Ritchie was optioned.
- •Reynaldo Lopez is set to rejoin the Braves' rotation this weekend.
- •Braves' rotation issues persist amid performance challenges.
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Braves News: Tyler Kinley returns, Reynaldo Lopez set to join rotation, more
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