LF,CF,RF - Atlanta Braves
- Age 36
- Vanderbilt
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
Availability
Mike Yastrzemski went 2-for-2 with a solo homer and a double in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Mets.
Fantasy Impact
The Braves' left-field platoon of Yastrzemski and Lane Thomas worked to perfection Wednesday night, as both homered off of opposite-handed pitchers In the victory. Yastrzemski entered the game as a pinch hitter for Thomas in the seventh inning and immediately hammered his ninth home run of the year. The veteran later picked up his 16th double of the campaign, and he's now slugging a hefty .615 over 43 plate appearances since the All-Star break.
Mike Yastrzemski went 1-for-2 with a solo homer, a sacrifice fly, and two total RBI in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Nationals.
Fantasy Impact
The Braves finished off an impressive four-game sweep of the Nationals on Sunday, and Yastrzemski was a big part of it. The veteran outfielder went 4-for-8 in the series with two homers, two doubles, and four RBI. He's swinging the bat well on the strong side of a platoon right now.
Mike Yastrzemski went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Nationals.
Fantasy Impact
Yastrzemski hit a game-tying shot, his seventh of the season, with two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning Thursday night. The veteran outfielder had been in a cold spell since returning from a brief stint on the IL back on July 21, so this deep drive was an encouraging sign. Yastrzemski is now up to 30 RBI with a lackluster .676 OPS through 281 plate appearances this year.
The Braves activated Mike Yastrzemski from the injured list.
Fantasy Impact
Yastrzemski has been on the IL since July 10 due to elbow inflammation. He makes his return with Kyle Farmer getting released as the corresponding move.
Mike Yastrzemski (elbow) could return from the IL as soon as Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Yastrzemski has been on the IL since July 10 due to elbow inflammation, but the veteran outfielder may return to the Braves' lineup when first eligible, according to manager Walt Weiss. Yastrzemski was heating up at the dish when he went down, going 7-for-20 with two homers and two doubles over the previous seven games.
