Overview
- The Braves beat the Brewers 4-2 in the Little League Classic in Williamsport, with Tyler Mahle allowing one run in five innings, Michael Harris II hitting a ninth‑inning homer, and Raisel Iglesias recording the save.
- Major League Baseball’s special‑event extra‑player rule allowed Atlanta to add outfielder Brewer Hicklen for the game and the team optioned him back to Triple‑A Gwinnett the next day.
- Right‑hander Reynaldo López began a rehab assignment with Triple‑A Gwinnett on August 23 and could be activated for the big league club if his outings show he has recovered from left‑knee inflammation.
- The Braves’ MiLB transaction page shows they outright released right‑hander Jacob Schafer on August 24, a move that clears a roster spot but reduces organizational depth at pitcher.
- Atlanta returns home to host the Los Angeles Dodgers and the recent roster moves make López’s rehab results and the health of the bullpen the key things to watch for the team’s late‑August stretch run.