Atlanta stretched its win streak to 10 by riding Michael Harris II’s two homers and Ronald Acuña Jr.’s sixth-inning go-ahead shot, backed by Hurston Waldrep six innings of one-run ball. Raisel Iglesias nailed down the save as the Braves toppled Washington 3-2, completing a four-game set sweep. Ha-Seong Kim kept his timely-hitting streak alive, while Nasim Núñez added baserunning pressure to manufacture a key run. Washington’s offense fought back with CJ Abrams’ RBI single and James Wood’s eighth-inning homer, but fell short. Waldrep’s rookie dominance remains a bright fantasy note as Atlanta’s surge continues.

Despite the win streak, Atlanta has been eliminated from playoff contention. The Dodgers-like late-season push underscores the Braves’ depth and positional competition, with Harris II delivering mammoth power, Acuña delivering clutch moments, and Waldrep strengthening his case as a high-end rookie starter. Washington, though, showed flashes of life with Abrams and Wood powering a late rally, but the gap in the standings remains wide.

Daniel Palencia's breakout season is derailed by a right shoulder strain, forcing the Cubs into a closer-by-committee next week. Keller and Kittredge are the early names to monitor for saves in Chicago.

Will Vest in Detroit should inherit the bulk of ninth-inning chances with Finnegan sidelined, though the Tigers bullpen may rotate save opportunities depending on matchups and usage.

Muñoz leads a cadre of high-end closers with 34 saves and elite ratios, while Díaz, Suárez, Iglesias and Jansen remain pivotal across the league. Chapman’s late-season surge for Boston stands out amid a chaotic closer landscape, with Pagán and Megill among the other notable late-inning arms vying for holds or saves.

Kim's late-season arrival gives Atlanta a versatile, defense-first shortstop with a respectable bat, offering a low-risk path as the club bridges to Lodise and Southesene. The $2 million option for a month or $16 million for a one-year deal shapes 2026 planning and fantasy relevance.

Iglesias anchors the back end as the Braves’ trusted closer, Kim belted his first Braves homer in win form, and Flame Graphs-sourced analyses frame the acquisition with cautious optimism. Waldrep’s resurgence is noted, with other MLB items fueling broader playoff chatter and roster tinkering.