Atlanta Braves clinch NL East title with win over Astros

The Atlanta Braves clinched the National League East division title on September 20 with a 4-2 victory over the Houston Astros, completing a three-game series sweep at Daikin Park. The win marks the franchise’s 24th division title and the seventh in the last nine seasons. Mike Yastrzemski provided the decisive blow with a sixth-inning three-run home run, while non-roster invitee Martin Pérez contributed four and one-third innings of one-run pitching.

First-year manager Walt Weiss secured a division title in his inaugural season, leading a turnaround from the team’s 76-86 record in 2025. Weiss expressed pride in the roster, noting that the team overcame significant injuries and adversity to achieve the accomplishment.

As the team prepares for the postseason and a series against the Cincinnati Reds, roster updates and injury reports continue to emerge. Outfielder Lane Thomas remains sidelined with a strain and will become a free agent at the end of the season, while pitcher Bryce Elder has begun throwing off the mound with reduced effort as he aims for postseason availability. Additionally, the team has activated minor leaguers Adam Zebrowski, Herick Hernandez, and Jair Camargo from various lists for the Gwinnett Stripers.