Braves Shuffle, Injuries Mount Before All-Star Break | Atlanta Braves News

Atlanta Braves News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Braves make bold moves ahead of Pittsburgh tilt, sending down rookie Owen Murphy after a rough debut, calling up lefty Connor Thomas, and bringing back James Karinchak to bolster the bullpen—tying it all together with a roster shakeup to prep for the All-Star break. Meanwhile, Twins lose Byron Buxton to a hip strain, Pirates’ Konnor Griffin sidelined with a hand injury, and Acuña Jr. could start rehab as early as next week—while Rowdy Tellez returns on a minor league deal. Chaos and change reign as teams scramble before the break. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…