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Justin Upton | Outfielder

Team: Atlanta Braves
Age / DOB:  (25) / 8/25/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 204
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Justin Upton is not in the Braves' lineup Wednesday against the Twins.
The Braves have a scheduled off-day on Thursday, so Upton will essentially get two days to recharge his batteries. Jordan Schafer will start in left field. May 22 - 9:52 AM
Source: Kevin McAplin on Twitter

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Justin Upton - OF - Braves

Justin Upton smacked a go-ahead grand slam and knocked in five runs in Friday's 8-5 win over the Dodgers.

For all his early success, this was the first time he had driven in more than two runs in a game this season. Upton collected his first RBI with a ground out in the bottom of the third inning and put the Braves ahead with his grand slam off Paco Rodriguez in the bottom of the sixth. It was the third grand slam of his career and his first since June 2, 2009. The 25-year-old outfielder currently leads the majors with 14 home runs and is just three shy of his total from all of last year.
May 17 - 10:40 PM
Justin Upton - OF - Braves

In his return to Arizona, Justin Upton launched his MLB-leading 13th homer in Monday's victory over the Diamondbacks.

Atlanta's new toy finished 4-for-5 with a double, a home run, two runs, and two RBI in the route. Heading into the game, Upton hadn't hit a home run in 14 games and hadn't logged a multi-hit game in a week. Upton leads the NL in homers, runs and slugging percentage and is second in OPS.
May 14 - 2:07 AM
Justin Upton - OF - Braves

Justin Upton is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

He's presumably getting a routine day of rest. Reed Johnson is getting the start in right field while Evan Gattis plays left.
Related: Reed Johnson, Evan Gattis
Source: MLB Lineups on Twitter
May 8 - 10:18 AM
Justin Upton - OF - Braves

Justin Upton launched his MLB-leading 12th homer in Saturday's loss to the Tigers.

It was yet another solo shot, giving him 11 so far. Upton also drove in a run Saturday with a ground out, so he now has 18 RBI. Interestingly enough, Upton didn't hit his 12th home run last season until September 1. At this rate, he shouldn't have any issue blowing away his career-high of 31 from 2011.
Apr 27 - 4:18 PM
Justin Upton - OF - Braves

Justin Upton hit homer No. 10 off Colorado's Jeff Francis on Tuesday.

Certainly no one is complaining, but it's interesting that Upton has just 14 RBI to go along with his 10 homers. Nine of his homers have been solo shots, and he's hitting .386 in 44 at-bats with the bases empty, compared to .148 in 27 at-bats with runners on.
Apr 23 - 5:56 PM
Justin Upton - OF - Braves

Justin Upton launched his major-league leading ninth home run Thursday against the Pirates.

The former D-Back is already more than halfway to his total of 17 homers from all of last season. B.J. Upton, Chris Johnson and Evan Gattis also went deep in Thursday's victory. The Braves have hit a franchise record 29 home runs through their first 15 games.
Apr 18 - 10:50 PM
Justin Upton - OF - Braves

Justin Upton hit his eighth home run of the season on Tuesday night against the Royals.

It was Upton's only hit of the game, but he made it count. Upton now owns a .340 batting average but just 12 RBI to go along with his eight bombs. He's one of the hottest players going in the early weeks of the season. And the Braves are now 12-1 on the season.
Apr 16 - 10:09 PM
Justin Upton - OF - Braves

Justin Upton went 4-for-4 with his sixth homer and a double Monday in the win over the Marlins.

Upton scored both Braves runs in the game. He's the first National Leaguer to six homers this year, and he's already a third of the way to last year's total of 17.
Apr 8 - 10:13 PM
Justin Upton - OF - Braves

Justin Upton hit two home runs -- including a ninth-inning walkoff -- in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Cubs.

Upton now has five home runs in just 18 at-bats with the Braves. That's obviously an unsustainable clip, but the 25-year-old has never lacked for talent and could be poised for something big this summer. His brother B.J. Upton also homered in Saturday's comeback victory.
Apr 6 - 10:48 PM
Justin Upton - OF - Braves

Justin Upton connected on his third home run of the season, powering the Braves to a 4-1 victory over the Cubs on Friday in Atlanta.

Upton finished the night 1-for-3 and also added a sacrifice fly. He looks extremely comfortable in his new surroundings, and is now hitting .308 with three homers and five RBI through his first four games.
Apr 5 - 10:24 PM
Justin Upton - OF - Braves

Justin Upton went 3-for-3 with two homers, six RBI and a walk as the Falcons beat the Eagles 17-10 on Monday.

The homers were the third and fourth of the spring for Upton. He was just 5-for-29 in March before going 5-for-6 in his last two games.
Mar 18 - 4:11 PM
Justin Upton - OF - Braves

Justin Upton's agent told the Diamondbacks front office in October that a "trade might be best for everyone."

Upton also asked that the "Uptown" sign at Chase Field be taken down. The D'Backs are refusing to call it a trade request, but it quite clearly was. Upton got his wish on Thursday afternoon as part of a seven-player swap and will team up with brother B.J. in Atlanta this summer. They both hold a huge amount of fantasy potential.
Related: Diamondbacks
Source: Steve Gilbert on Twitter
Jan 24 - 2:48 PM
Justin Upton - OF - Braves

Braves acquired OF Justin Upton and 3B Chris Johnson from the Diamondbacks for 3B Martin Prado, RHP Randall Delgado, SS Nick Ahmed, RHP Zeke Spruill and 1B Brandon Drury.

Upton was dangled in trade talks for the past couple of years and the Diamondbacks finally decided to pull the trigger this winter. He will start in left field in Atlanta -- next to his brother B.J. in center and Jason Heyward in right. Upton, 25, has hit .284/.363/.481 with 48 home runs, 155 RBI and 39 stolen bases over the last two seasons. He boasts the upside of a perennial MVP candidate.
Jan 24 - 1:35 PM
Justin Upton - OF - Braves

According to CBS Sports' Danny Knobler, the seven-player Justin Upton trade won't be finalized until Monday.

The Diamondbacks and Braves have agreed to the parameters of a deal that will send Upton and Chris Johnson to Atlanta in exchange for Martin Prado, Randall Delgado, Nick Ahmed, Zeke Spruill and Brandon Drury. But all of the involved players must first pass physicals.
Related: Braves
Source: Danny Knobler on Twitter
Jan 24 - 10:39 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Brian McCann
2Gerald Laird
3Evan Gattis
1B1Freddie Freeman
2B1Dan Uggla
2Blake DeWitt
SS1Andrelton Simmons
2Ramiro Pena
3B1Chris Johnson
2Juan Francisco
3Ramiro Pena
LF1Justin Upton
2Reed Johnson
CF1B.J. Upton
2Jordan Schafer
RF1Jason Heyward
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Tim Hudson
2Kris Medlen
3Paul Maholm
4Mike Minor
5Julio Teheran
6Brandon Beachy
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Craig Kimbrel
2Jonny Venters
3Eric O'Flaherty
4Jordan Walden
5Luis Ayala
6Cristhian Martinez
7Luis Avilan
8Cory Gearrin
9Anthony Varvaro
10David Carpenter
11Cory Rasmus