# Atlanta Braves Prospect Mailbag: Left-hand Pitching Help and Michael Martinez

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Podcast: [Locked On Braves - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Braves](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948)
Published: 2026-05-28T21:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Atlanta Braves face pressing prospect questions as the hunt for postseason depth heats up. Can Hayden Harris or Heric Hernandez emerge as left-handed pitching solutions for the second half? Michael Martinez’s explosive bat and rapidly rising profile spark debate: is he the system’s top pure hitter, or does 17-year-old phenom Diego Tornas hold that crown? Jake Mastroianni and prospect analyst Gaurav break down the futures of Hartman, Gil, and Drake, the outlook for power-hitting outfielders and everyday shortstops by 2028, and the trade value of arms like JR Ritchie and Lucas Braun. Insights on Nacho Alvarez Jr.’s struggles, Blake Burkhalter’s rehab timeline, and the sudden farm system power surge shed light on Atlanta’s development pipeline. With trade deadline scenarios looming and top prospects making waves, could the Braves’ next impact player already be waiting in the minors?

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