On Friday night, the Atlanta Braves played the Philadelphia Phillies (at home) for the first game of their series.
The Braves won by a score of 5-3.
Ronald Acuña Jr. led the team with one home run and two walks.
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GettyIan Hamilton #71 of the New York Yankees throws out Harold Ramirez #43 of the Tampa Bay Rays during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium on August 1, 2023 in New York City.
Before Friday’s game, news came out that the Braves have outrighted Ian Hamilton.
Barrett Sallee of 680 The Fan wrote: “The Braves announce that they have outrighted RHP Ian Hamilton to Triple-A Gwinnett”
Hamilton had been designated for assignment earlier in the week.
He has appeared in one game for the Braves this season.
The Braves wrote (via X) on April 22: “The #Braves today recalled RHP Didier Fuentes to Atlanta and designated RHP Ian Hamilton for assignment. Fuentes will start tonight’s game.”
Hamilton’s MLB Career
GettyClosing pitcher Ian Hamilton #63 of the Chicago White Sox walks off the field after giving up a walk-off grand slam to Jason Kipnis #22 of the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on September 19, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians defeated the White Sox 4-1.
Hamilton was picked in the 11th round of the 2016 MLB Draft.
He spent the first two seasons of his career playing for the Chicago White Sox before a stop with the Minnesota Twins.
The 30-year-old then had the longest stint of his career (three years) with the New York Yankees.
Over the offseason, Hamilton signed a deal with the Braves.
David O’Brien wrote (on December 19, 2025): “#Braves signed RH Ian Hamilton, 30, to 1-year, non-guaranteed deal. Came back from severe facial injuries and surgeries after being hit by foul ball in 2019. Had 3.45 ERA & 2.2 bWAR in 110 appearances last 3 seasons w/ Yankees, 152Ks/62 BB in 135 2/3 IP. In 2025: 4.28 ERA/36 app”
GettyIan Hamilton #71 of the New York Yankees leaves the game during the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians during Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field on October 17, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Hamilton has already spent time in the Minor Leagues (with Gwinnett) this season.
He has gone 2-0 with a 2.84 ERA in five games.
Braves And Yankees Right Now
The Braves are at the top of the National League East with a 19-8 record in 27 games.
They are 10-4 in 14 games at home.
Following the Phillies, the Braves will remain at home to host the Detroit Tigers.
GettyIan Hamilton #71 and Austin Wells #28 of the New York Yankees celebrates after defeating the Oakland Athletics 7-3 at Yankee Stadium on April 24, 2024 in New York City.
The Yankees are the top team in the American League East with a 17-9 record in 26 games.
They are in the middle of a series with the Houston Astros in Texas.
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