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Braves to Add Veteran Infielder Kyle Farmer and Pitching Prospect Blake Burkhalter as Rosters Expand

The Atlanta Braves are expected to call up Kyle Farmer and pitching prospect Blake Burkhalter when MLB rosters expand on Tuesday. Farmer, who rejoined the organization on a minor league contract, and Burkhalter, a top-15 prospect, were in the clubhouse before Monday's game. The moves come as the Braves add depth for the final stretch of the season.

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Braves Bolster Roster with Veteran Presence and Bullpen Depth

As Major League Baseball rosters expanded to 28 players on Tuesday, September 1, the Atlanta Braves are poised to add veteran infielder Kyle Farmer and pitching prospect Blake Burkhalter, according to reports. Both players were in Atlanta's clubhouse before Monday's game against the San Francisco Giants as part of the taxi squad, as reported by WIS10.

Farmer, 36, made the Braves' Opening Day roster out of spring training and recorded four hits in 15 at-bats. He battled a strained right forearm for nearly three months before being released by the team, but rejoined the organization on a minor league contract and has since played for Triple-A Gwinnett. With infielder Jorge Mateo traded to Tampa Bay and Jim Jarvis demoted to Triple-A, Farmer could provide additional infield depth as Mauricio Dubon and Ha-Seong Kim split time at shortstop.

Burkhalter, Atlanta's No. 15 prospect, has posted a 1.48 ERA and 0.78 WHIP in 16 appearances with Triple-A Gwinnett this season. The 25-year-old, who turns 26 in three weeks, was selected by the Braves in the second round of the 2022 draft. After overcoming injuries early in his professional career, he has emerged as an effective reliever, recording a 1.26 ERA with 46 strikeouts in 35.2 innings this season, or 11.6 strikeouts per nine innings.

The addition of Burkhalter could give Atlanta another option in the bullpen during the stretch run. Braves relievers have combined for a 3.39 ERA this season, the fourth-best mark in the majors. September's expanded rosters provide an opportunity to add depth and potentially find another dependable late-season contributor.

Minor League Movement: Hackenberg Assigned to Double-A

While the major league club adds players, the Braves also made a notable minor league transaction. According to Heavy, right-handed pitcher Drue Hackenberg was assigned to the Columbus Clingstones from the Gwinnett Stripers, a move that sends a top-30 prospect in the organization to Double-A.

Hackenberg, 24, was drafted by the Braves in the second round of the 2023 MLB draft out of Virginia Tech. He has spent time with the FCL Braves and Double-A Columbus. This season, he posted an overall ERA of 5.00 over 72 innings, including a 6.06 ERA in 52 innings at Triple-A. It remains unclear whether the demotion is performance-related or part of a larger roster crunch, as several other moves occurred across the Braves' minor league transaction board.

Upcoming Schedule

After Monday's game against San Francisco, Atlanta will travel to Washington for a two-game series against the Nationals before heading to Philadelphia for four games against the Phillies.

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Heavy.

Framing: The headline emphasizes the sudden demotion of a 24-year-old pitching prospect, focusing on the surprising nature of the move. — neutral and informative, with a hint of surprise at the demotion.

as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:19 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Tuesday, September 1, marked a roster frenzy across Major League Baseball as rosters officially expanded to 28 players for the final stretch of the season.
The Atlanta Braves recalled DH Kyle Farmer and promoted Blake Burkhlater to make his MLB debut.
RHP Drue Hackenberg assigned to Columbus Clingstones from Gwinnett Stripers.
Hackenberg, 24, is a top-30 prospect in the Atlanta Braves organization.
He has also spent some time with the FCL Braves and Double-A Columbus.
The Braves drafted Hackenberg in the second round of the 2023 MLB draft out of Virginia Tech.
It’s unclear whether Drue Hackenberg’s demotion is performance-related or just part of a larger roster crunch.

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WIS10

Framing: Reports that the Braves plan to call up Kyle Farmer and a pitching prospect when rosters expand.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC

Facts Included:

The Atlanta Braves are expected to add veteran infielder Kyle Farmer and pitching prospect Blake Burkhalter when rosters expand Tuesday.
Farmer and Burkhalter were in Atlanta’s clubhouse before Monday’s game against the San Francisco Giants as part of the taxi squad.
Farmer, 36, made the Braves’ Opening Day roster after spring training and recorded four hits in 15 at-bats.
Farmer battled a strained right forearm for nearly three months before being released by the team, but rejoined the organization on a minor league contract and has since played for Triple-A Gwinnett.
Jorge Mateo was traded to Tampa Bay and Jim Jarvis was demoted to Triple-A.
Burkhalter is Atlanta’s No. 15 prospect.
Burkhalter, who turns 26 in three weeks, was selected by the Braves in the second round of the 2022 draft.
After Monday’s game against San Francisco, Atlanta will travel to Washington for a two-game series against the Nationals before heading to Philadelphia for four games against the Phillies.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimMajor League Baseball rosters officially expanded to 28 players on Tuesday, September 1.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:19 AM UTC
ClaimThe Atlanta Braves recalled DH Kyle Farmer and promoted Blake Burkhalter to make his MLB debut on September 1.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:19 AM UTC, WIS10 as of Sep 1, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
ClaimRHP Drue Hackenberg was assigned to Columbus Clingstones from Gwinnett Stripers.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:19 AM UTC
ClaimDrue Hackenberg, 24,is a top-30 prospect in the Atlanta Braves organization.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:19 AM UTC
ClaimDrue Hackenberg has also spent some time with the FCL Braves and Double-A Columbus.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:19 AM UTC
ClaimThe Braves drafted Drue Hackenberg in the second round of the 2023 MLB draft out of Virginia Tech.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:19 AM UTC
ClaimIn 2026, over 52 IP in AAA, Drue Hackenberg posted an ERA of ́6.06 with ́54 strikeouts.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:19 AM UTC
ClaimDrue Hackenberg's overall ERA this season was 5.00 over ́72 IP.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:19 AM UTC
ClaimDrue Hackenberg's overall minor league stats include a 13-16 pitching record, 4.51 ERA, ́63 starts, ́281.1 IP, ́302 strikeouts, and 1.49 WHIP.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 4:19 AM UTC
ClaimKyle Farmer, aged ́36, made the Braves' Opening Day roster after spring training and recorded four hits in ́15 at-bats.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WIS10 as of Sep 1, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
ClaimKyle Farmer battled a strained right forearm for nearly three months before being released by the Atlanta Braves, but rejoined the organization on a minor league contract and has since played for Triple-A Gwinnett.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WIS10 as of Sep 1, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
ClaimJorge Mateo was traded to Tampa Bay and Jim Jarvis was demoted to Triple-A.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WIS10 as of Sep 1, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
ClaimBlake Burkhalter is Atlanta's No. ́15 prospect.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WIS10 as of Sep 1, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
ClaimBlake Burkhalter, who turns ́26 in three weeks, was selected by the Braves in the second round of the ́2022 draft.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WIS10 as of Sep 1, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
ClaimBlake Burkhalter has posted a ́1.48 ERA and ́0.78 WHIP in ́16 appearances with Triple-A Gwinnett this season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WIS10 as of Sep 1, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
ClaimBlake Burkhalter has recorded a ́1.26 ERA with ́46 strikeouts in ́35.2 innings, or ́11.6 strikeouts per nine innings, this season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WIS10 as of Sep 1, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
ClaimAtlanta Braves relievers have combined for a ́3.39 ERA this season, the fourth-best mark in the majors.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WIS10 as of Sep 1, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
ClaimAfter Monday's game against San Francisco, Atlanta will travel to Washington for a two-game series against the Nationals before heading to Philadelphia for four games against the Phillies.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WIS10 as of Sep 1, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Heavy., WIS10 18 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-02