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James Karinchak
P
ATL
2026 season
- GP
- 9
- W-L
- 0-0
- ERA
- 1.86
- WHIP
- 0.93
- K
- 8
- IP
- 9.2
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | Dec | IP | H | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9 | @PIT | W 10-5 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 2 | vs STL | L 5-11 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 30 | vs STL | L 3-5 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 24 | @SD | L 2-5 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 22 | @SD | L 0-1 | - | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 20 | vs MIL | W 4-3 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 16 | vs SF | L 2-7 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 14 | @NYM | L 1-8 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Jun 10 | @CWS | L 1-2 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Latest news
Atlanta optioned Karinchak to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
Karinchak has allowed two runs with an 8:5 K:BB over 9.2 frames out of the Atlanta bullpen this season. He'll head back to Gwinnett for now but could get another opportunity later with the big club later in the campaign.
RotoWire via ESPN · Aug 3
Atlanta recalled Karinchak from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
Karinchak has given up just two earned runs in 9.2 innings with the big club this season, and he'll now return to Atlanta to take on a middle-relief role. He'll replace Elieser Hernandez, who was designated for assignment.
RotoWire via ESPN · Aug 1
Atlanta optioned Karinchak to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
Karinchak made one appearance after being promoted to Atlanta on Tuesday, logging a walk and a strikeout in a scoreless inning Thursday against Pittsburgh. He'll now head down to make room in the bullpen for Owen Murphy, who was recalled from Gwinnett in a corresponding move.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 11
Atlanta recalled Karinchak from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
The right-hander was optioned to Gwinnett on Friday but will quickly rejoin the MLB bullpen since Tyler Kinley was placed on the paternity list. Karinchak pitched well after being promoted from Triple-A in early June, allowing just two earned runs with a 7:4 K:BB across 8.2 innings.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 7
Atlanta optioned Karinchak to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.
Karinchak was unscored upon in six straight outings before giving up one run in each of his last two appearances. He's being replaced with a fresh bullpen arm.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 3
Atlanta selected Karinchak's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.
Karinchak will get a look with the big club after putting up a 2.45 ERA and 38:10 K:BB over 25.2 innings with Gwinnett. The 30-year-old has not appeared in the majors since 2023 and will likely work in low-leverage spots initially.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 10