On Thursday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves will finish their series with the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park.
The Braves are coming off a 4-3 victory on Wednesday.
They currently have a 2-0 lead in the series, so they will look to go for the sweep.
Braves Make Mike Yastrzemski Decision
GettyMike Yastrzemski #18 of the Atlanta Braves at bat during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on April 17, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Mike Yastrzemski was not in Wednesday’s lineup (but he had one at-bat).
For Thursday’s series finale, the Braves have once again left Yastrzemski out of the lineup.
@FantasyProsMLB wrote: “ATL Braves Lineup 04/30 1. Ronald Acuna Jr. RF 2. Drake Baldwin C 3. Ozzie Albies 2B 4. Matt Olson 1B 5. Austin Riley 3B 6. Mauricio Dubon LF 7. Kyle Farmer DH 8. Jorge Mateo SS 9. Eli White CF”
Yastrzemski is in his first season playing for the Braves.
He is batting .202 with six RBI’s, 12 runs and one stolen base in 28 games.
It’s possible that Yastrzemski could once again be used off the bench (on Thursday).
David O’Brien wrote (on December 10): “Yastrzemski will get $9 million in 2026 and $10 million in 2027. There’s a $7 million club option for 2028 with a $4 million buyout.”
GettyMike Yastrzemski #18 of the Atlanta Braves dives but fails to bring in a catch during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on April 25, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Yastrzemski’s Career
GettyMike Yastrzemski #18 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with teammates after scoring in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 20, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Yastrzemski (who is 35) was picked in the 14th round of the 2013 MLB Draft.
He spent the first six and a half seasons of his career playing for the San Francisco Giants.
After a quick stint with the Kansas City Royals last year, Yastrzemski signed with the Braves.
Over 868 career games, he is batting .237 with 123 home runs, 370 RBI’s, 445 runs and 26 stolen bases.
Braves Right Now
The Braves are off to an incredible start to the 2026 season.
They are at the top of the National League East with a 22-9 record in 31 games.
At home, the Braves have gone 12-5 in 17 games.
Following the Nationals, they will head to Denver for a series with the Colorado Rockies that starts on Friday night.
GettyManager Walt Weiss #4 of the Atlanta Braves looks on during batting practice prior to facing the Kansas City Royals at Truist Park on March 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Last season, the Braves missed the MLB playoffs for the first time since 2017.
Walt Weiss is in his first season as the team’s manager.
Atlanta Braves Make Mike Yastrzemski Decision For Tigers Game