Braves Pitching Crisis Deepens | Atlanta Braves News

Reynaldo Lopez’s latest start was another disaster for the Braves, lasting just four and a third innings while surrendering five runs on nine hits — marking his fifth straight start without going five innings. The Padres crushed him, with Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. launching two homers each, including Tatis’s record-breaking blast. The Braves’ starting rotation, aside from Chris Sale, has been a glaring weakness, with an ERA over 5.5 since early June. Manager Walt Weiss remains confident in his young pitchers, refusing to consider moving a reliever into the rotation. Despite the pitching woes and a meager four-hit offense, Atlanta still holds a three-game NL East lead thanks to Sale’s dominance. With the trade deadline looming, the front office is under pressure to acquire another starter — and Martin Perez’s imminent return and Acuña’s potential return offer glimmers of hope, while the elite bullpen remains a key strength. The Braves’ fate may hinge on the moves made in the coming weeks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b148414eafdde6d0