Braves announce NLDS roster with key pitching additions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 5:07 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The Atlanta Braves have announced their 2026 National League Divisional Series roster ahead of their matchup against the Los Angeles Angels. JR Ritchie and AJ Smith-Shawver are notable additions, likely providing depth in the pitching lineup for this series. Lane Thomas returns from health issues, while Dominic Smith, Luke Williams, and DaShawn Keirsey Jr. have been dropped from the roster. The Braves will rely on a combination of pitching strategies to face the Angels in their tournament opener.
- •JR Ritchie and AJ Smith-Shawver added to pitching staff.
- •Lane Thomas returns, providing a right-handed bat.
- •Dominic Smith, Luke Williams, and DaShawn Keirsey Jr. excluded.
- •Braves face the Los Angeles Angels in upcoming NLDS.
- 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — Braves reveal 2026 National League Divisional Series Roster
"JR Ritchie and AJ Smith-Shawver are among the additions to the NLDS roster for the Braves
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