On Thursday, the Atlanta Braves are playing the final game of their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
The two teams are tied up at 1-1, so whoever wins on Thursday will take the series.
UPDATE: The Braves won 10-5.
Braves Announced Injury Update
GettyRobert Suarez #75 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals during the eighth inning of the home opener at Truist Park on March 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Braves have been without one of their most productive pitchers (Robert Suarez) since June 19.
On Thursday, they announced the latest update on the two-time MLB All-Star.
MLB.com wrote: “Still hasn’t resumed throwing, but there’s still hope he could return before the end of July.”
GettyRobert Suarez #75 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on April 24, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Before getting hurt, Suarez had gone 4-0 with a 4.56 ERA in 31 games.
He is in the middle of his first season with the Braves.
GettyRobert Suarez #75 of the Atlanta Braves acknowledges the crowd after being recognized by the San Diego Padres on the video board before the start of the third inning at Petco Park on June 22, 2026 in San Diego, California.
Before Atlanta, Suarez had spent the first four years of his career with the San Diego Padres.
Over 237 career games, the 35-year-old has gone 26-13 with a 2.60 ERA.
He had signed with the Braves over the offseason.
Mark Bowman of MLB.com wrote (on December 11, 2025): “Can confirm the Braves have signed Robert Suarez to a three-year, $45 million deal. Suarez and Iglesias give the Braves a strong setup man/closer duo. @JeffPassan had it first”
The Braves have struggled as of late, so whenever they get Suarez back that would be a huge addition to their roster.
He has been one of the best relievers in baseball this year.
Braves Right Now
GettyMatt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on July 9, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Braves came into Thursday’s series finale as the first-place team in the National League East with a 53-38 record in 91 games.
They have gone 4-6 over their last ten games (and are 26-20 in 46 games on the road).
Following Thursday’s game, the Braves will play their final series before the All-Star break when they visit Jordan Walker and the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night in Missouri.
Atlanta Braves Quietly Announced Injury Update On Former All-Star