Another Atlanta Braves top prospect is moving up in the minor leagues. Right-hander and No. 6 prospect JR Ritchie is being promoted to Triple-A, per source.
The report comes a day after he was the starting pitcher in the All-Star Futures Game at Truist Park. He pitched a scoreless inning, allowing no hits and a walk while striking out two to get the game underway. He threw 11 of his 19 pitches for strikes.
Ritchie was also the starter for the Braves in the Spring Breakout game back in March. He'll join his fellow Futures Game rep Hayden Harris in Triple-A Gwinnett.