The Braves are on fire, winning three straight against division foes to build an eight-game lead in the NL East, but their bullpen shuffle reveals a strategic pivot: veteran reliever Elieser Hernández, who pitched well after a Korean League stint, is DFA’d to make room for James Karinchak—a high-impact, strikeout-heavy arm from Triple-A with elite numbers and a history of overcoming injury hiccups. With the bullpen ranked sixth in MLB, Atlanta’s late-game dominance remains a key weapon as they gear up for another Nationals showdown.

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